Destination Russia: Extra-Ordinary Encounters from a Land Full of Stories
I often wonder where my obsession with everything Russian originated? Russia is certainly a land full of stories easily picking up the attention of those who are fascinated by history, transformation,...
View ArticleShore Diving at the Deerfield Beach Pier in Florida
It wasn’t that long ago that I was panicking in a pool in Costa Rica telling my scuba diving instructor that I was d-o-n-e. Somehow, I pulled through that life-changing experience of getting my open...
View ArticleOver 50+ Gift Ideas for Scuba Divers for Every Occasion
Are you trying to buy a present for someone on your list that is a scuba diver? Perhaps you’re not a diver yourself so you have no idea where to start or they already have all the essentials so you’re...
View ArticleVegan Guide for Tennessee
If there’s one thing that Tennessee was built for, it’s a good ole’ fashioned road trip. Windows down. The best road trip playlist playing over the radio. Enough gas station snacks to put you in a...
View ArticleAn Excellent Free Resource to Traveling the World for Free
There’s nothing I love more than going on a trip and knowing something was free. And, no, I’m not talking about someone gave me something for free in exchange for me writing about it. That’s not free –...
View ArticleHow to Ethically See Baby Sea Turtles Hatch in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Who honestly doesn’t think baby sea turtles are adorable? I’m a little concerned if you say they’re not. They’re super adorable but super vulnerable too – at least while on land and many sea turtles...
View ArticleA Guide to the Best Street Art in Columbus Ohio (Map Included!)
I love searching out street art whenever I’m in a new place. A mixture of research ahead of time and stumbling on random pieces is my favorite way to do it. I had a list of Columbus Ohio murals I...
View ArticleEcotourism in Florida | 5 Major Ways to Make a Difference
In 2018, over 126 MILLION visitors came to Florida. Yup, six zeros folks. I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of travel. Travel has the power to affect the people who go, and the...
View Article101 Things to Do in Nashville (From a Local!)
Is Nashville on your bucket list? What I call home, you may very well be longing to visit. I’ll admit – I didn’t use to understand the appeal to my home city. However, as I’ve gotten older…and wiser, I...
View ArticleThe Perfect 3 Day Itinerary in Columbus, Ohio
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a fan of the Midwest. I definitely consider it the most underrated region in the country which is quite silly considering how much it has to offer, how friendly the...
View ArticleVegan Guide for Boston, Massachusetts
I always expected Boston to have an amazing vegan scene. I had never been before but it’s a large city, fairly progressive, located near New York City and so I just assumed it would be full of vegan...
View Article20+ Books to Read if You Are a Scuba Diver
Are you a scuba diver with a thirst for knowledge or looking to buy a gift for the scuba diver in your life? Ever since getting my scuba certification, I’ve been trying to devour as many books as...
View ArticleScuba Diving Movies and Documentaries: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Ever since getting my scuba certification earlier this year, I’ve become annoyingly obsessed. I’ve tried to read all the scuba diving books and watch all the scuba diving movies. I’ve scoured scuba...
View ArticleLace Up in One of These 11 Vegan Hiking Boots
Just because you love hiking doesn’t mean your shoes have to be leather and your socks have to be wool! There are plenty of vegan alternatives to everything you can possibly need to be an avid outdoors...
View ArticleAn Ethical Guide to Kayaking with Manatees (and Wild Monkeys!) in Florida
There are several moments in life that have left me speechless and truly in awe of this world. It made me forgot about all the negative moments and how truly wonderful things can be and why this planet...
View Article10 Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit in Tennessee
Headed to Tennessee for the holidays? There are plenty of things to do in Tennessee in December – no matter what part of the state you’re visiting or live in. Between the beautiful, snow-capped...
View ArticleMonthly Recap(s) | April – September 2019
Is this a monthly recap or a biannual recap? Clearly, it’s been a while. I won’t lie. I actually stopped doing this because I wasn’t sure if anyone really cared about them. While many of my posts, I...
View ArticleWeird & Alternative Things to Do in Europe’s 5 Major Capitals
When you think of Paris, you think of the Eiffel Tower, when you think of London you might think of the Queen and Buckingham Palace. Rome will most probably be the Colosseum. Madrid you could lean...
View Article12 Practical Tips for Dealing with Anxiety While Scuba Diving
Anxiety is a very real thing. Until you experience it – whether temporarily or it’s a lifelong ordeal – you just can’t understand the enormousness of it. Anxiety in scuba diving is common. Trust me....
View ArticleVegan Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans. Oh, New Orleans. I do love you. You stole my heart from the first moment I was there and this second trip just solidified that feeling much more. New Orleans is unique and eery and creepy...
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