Virtual Travel
- Virtual Day of the Dead: 2020 Virtual Dia de los Muertos Festivals & Traditions
- Best Mexico Ruins: Ultimate Guide to 20+ Ruins in Mexico
- Virtual Field Trips: Zoo Webcams, Live Safaris and Wildlife Cams
- Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip
- Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Museum Tours
- Virtual Field Trip: Aquarium Live Feeds and Ocean Webcams
- Virtual Travel from Home: Things to Do When You Can’t Travel
The Haphazard Traveler
Advice and destination guides for culture & adventure travelers
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Sailing the Virgin Islands: Catamaran Charters for Your Best Vacation Ever -
Best Algarve Beaches: 10 Stunning Beaches Of Portugal’s Algarve -
Miami to Key West Road Trip: Florida Keys Itinerary -
Best Huatulco Beaches & Hotels: Ultimate Vacation Planner -
Airbnb Savannah Georgia: Historic Stays + Neighborhood Tips -
Washington DC Airbnbs: Best Stays + Neighborhood Guides! -
Airbnb Key West Florida: Best Rentals with Pools & More! -
Airbnb Tulum Mexico: Stylish Stays + Bonus Tulum Tips! -
Virtual Day of the Dead: 2020 Virtual Dia de los Muertos Festivals & Traditions -
Best Travel Subscription Boxes 2021: Give A Vacation in A Box -
Chapel of Bones Evora, Portugal + San Francisco Church & Nativities -
Best Mexico Ruins: Ultimate Guide to 20+ Ruins in Mexico -
The Best Oaxaca Beaches: Oaxaca, Mexico Coast Guide -
Virtual Field Trips: Zoo Webcams, Live Safaris and Wildlife Cams -
Best Things to do in Bogota, Colombia: Top Sights, Tours & Eats -
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip -
Ducklings at Constitution Gardens & the National Mall in Washington DC -
The Best Washington DC Gardens by Blooming Season -
Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Museum Tours -
Virtual Field Trip: Aquarium Live Feeds and Ocean Webcams -
Virtual Travel from Home: Things to Do When You Can’t Travel -
Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Tulum Beach Hotels, Villas & Airbnbs -
Tavira, Portugal: Where To Stay In The Algarve -
Things To Do in Evora, Portugal: Visiting Portugal’s Museum City -
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral in Colombia: Day Trip from Bogota -
Seoul Architecture & Instagram Spots: Best Things to Do In Seoul -
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC: Map & Guide By A Local -
La Paz Travel Guide: Beaches, Hotels & Best Things to Do -
Things to Do in Todos Santos: Where to Stay, Eat & Play -
JFK Layover at the TWA Hotel -
Things To Do In Oaxaca City, Mexico: Top Sights & Cultural Tours -
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Traditions & 2021 Trip Itinerary -
Where to Stay in Oaxaca, Mexico: Best Hotels, Airbnbs & Hostels in Oaxaca -
Hotel Tiki Tiki: Review of A Mid-Century Gem in Tulum -
What to Wear in Morocco: Cities to Sahara Morocco Packing List -
Affordable Tulum: Beach Bliss on a Budget -
Tulum Packing List: What To Wear In Tulum + Outfits Inspo -
Rio Lagartos Flamingos & Las Coloradas Pink Lakes: Complete Travel Guide -
Driving in Mexico: Useful Car Rental, Insurance & Road Tips -
How To Pet A Manatee (Without Going To Jail) -
Snorkeling, Charter & Liveaboard Packing List -
Thailand Snorkeling Liveaboard -
Dry Tortugas National Park: Day Trip, Snorkeling & Camping -
Inca Trail Part IV: Machu Picchu -
Inca Trail Part III: The Trek -
Two Weeks In Morocco: Intrepid Travel Morocco Tour & Itinerary -
Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Hiking to Machu Picchu -
Inca Trail Trek Training Plan
FEATURE: USA TRAVEL
Airbnb Savannah Georgia: Historic Stays + Neighborhood Tips
Explore Savannah, Georgia and live like a local. Get advice on historic Airbnb Savannah stays for couples, solos & groups plus neighborhood tips, top sights & tours – including haunted pub crawls and cemetery tours!
Washington DC Airbnbs: Best Stays + Neighborhood Guides!
Headed to the U.S. Capital? I’ve got tips from a DC local on top Washington DC Airbnbs in the best neighborhoods – perfect stays for couples, solos, friends & families with kids!
Airbnb Key West Florida: Best Rentals with Pools & More!
Planning a Florida vacation? Get tips on the best Key West Airbnb stays for solo travelers, couples or groups of any size: honeymoons, families, bachelorettes & more!
Virtual Travel
Virtual Day of the Dead: 2020 Virtual Dia de los Muertos Festivals & Traditions
Learn about Dia de los Muertos traditions with videos and resources for a virtual Day of the Dead field trip for kids & adults! See how the holiday is celebrated in different cities in Mexico and the U.S.
Oaxaca
Best Huatulco Beaches & Hotels: Ultimate Vacation Planner
Discover the secrets of Huatulco’s best beaches! Ultimate vacation guide with Huatulco hotels & beach resorts, things to do & best tours in this guide to Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca.
Europe
Best Algarve Beaches: 10 Stunning Beaches Of Portugal’s Algarve
What are the best Algarve beaches? These are the 10 most beautiful beaches in Portugal’s Algarve, from secluded stays to luxury getaways!
Chapel of Bones Evora, Portugal + San Francisco Church & Nativities
Evora, Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage site with so much history! Don’t miss the San Francisco Church, home to the Evora Chapel of Bones and a collection of nativity sets from around the world.
Tavira, Portugal: Where To Stay In The Algarve
Bypass the crowds of Faro & Lagos and head straight to Tavira, Portugal. Learn why Tavira’s stunning beaches & location make it where to stay in the Algarve!
Things To Do in Evora, Portugal: Visiting Portugal’s Museum City
Evora is a UNESCO site with Roman ruins, medieval cathedral & bone church ossuary. Find out all the things to do in Evora, Portugal plus restaurants and historic hotels!
Washington DC
Washington DC Airbnbs: Best Stays + Neighborhood Guides!
Headed to the U.S. Capital? I’ve got tips from a DC local on top Washington DC Airbnbs in the best neighborhoods – perfect stays for couples, solos, friends & families with kids!
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip
Although we can’t travel right now, there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home. Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.
Ducklings at Constitution Gardens & the National Mall in Washington DC
Most people know about Washington DC’s cherry blossoms. But don’t miss our cutest season when ducklings hatch in Constitution Gardens and the National Mall!
The Best Washington DC Gardens by Blooming Season
Washington DC has more than just cherry blossoms! Find out what’s in bloom now with this guide to the best Washington DC gardens, grouped by blooming season.
Mexico
Best Huatulco Beaches & Hotels: Ultimate Vacation Planner
Discover the secrets of Huatulco’s best beaches! Ultimate vacation guide with Huatulco hotels & beach resorts, things to do & best tours in this guide to Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca.
Packing Lists
What to Wear in Morocco: Cities to Sahara Morocco Packing List
What to wear in Morocco packing list for every stop including cities, mountains & a Sahara overnight, with info on seasons and weather!
Tulum Packing List: What To Wear In Tulum + Outfits Inspo
Pack light and chic for your Tulum, Mexico getaway! My Tulum packing list will help you be ready for a perfect vacation in any season, including weather info and extras based on activities.
Snorkeling, Charter & Liveaboard Packing List
Liveaboard boat trips are an amazing way to experience snorkeling and diving destinations, but what should you bring? Grab these tips for what to pack for any snorkeling or diving trip, whether based on land or a liveaboard! I’ve used this list all over the world including Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and the Florida Keys.
How to Create A Packing List With A Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Learn how to create a packing list for minimalist travel with my step-by-step guide. Travel light and chic + get a free packing list template & capsule wardrobe planner!
Snorkeling
How To Pet A Manatee (Without Going To Jail)
The first time I saw a manatee in the water, I mistook it for a rock. I first saw the manatee from the beach at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida. It had been surfacing for air at the edge of the swimming area, so eventually I put on my fins and snorkel and swam out for a closer look. Unfortunately, it had...
Inca Trail Part IV: Machu Picchu
Located in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the ruins of a 15th-century Inca city. The Incas built it around 1450, at the height of their empire, but abandoned it a century later during the...
Inca Trail Part III: The Trek
In November, during Peru's rainy spring season, I hiked the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with my sister Holly. We did the "classic" 4-day, 3-night version of...
Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Hiking to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By hiking the trail, you'll get to see smaller ruin sites and follow the path Incans...