In all my years of traveling and the hundreds of destinations I’ve had the privilege of experiencing around the world, there are just some spots that leave an impression on you for one reason or another. Some are thrilling, some take you out of your comfort zone, and some are… Read more
If you’re thinking to yourself right now, “I want to travel, but I’m not sure where to start,” then this series running this week is for you! I will be outlining the steps to start traveling, starting long before you book the trip, through the planning process and then afterwards…. Read more
If you’re thinking to yourself right now, “I want to travel, but I’m not sure where to start,” then this series running this week is for you! I will be outlining the steps to start traveling, starting long before you book the trip, through the planning process and then afterwards…. Read more
If you’re thinking to yourself right now, “I want to travel, but I’m not sure where to start,” then this series running this week is for you! I will be outlining the steps to start traveling, starting long before you book the trip, through the planning process and then afterwards…. Read more
A couple weeks ago when Nick and I were enjoying a morning walk in our neighborhood, we were talking about our trip to Charleston and Savannah, which we just got home from. I was saying how excited I was for this trip as it was the first new spot we’d… Read more
I’m a big believer in organized trips, having things planned out (to a certain extent) and being prepared for what lays ahead. And while sometimes, you just have to be spontaneous and figure things out as they come, I like to be prepared as best I can be before we… Read more
These days we really can’t go on vacation without our favorite tech, those pieces of technology that help us get through our days and make travel (and life) easier. And while some people might prefer to totally unplug during a trip, I find that really difficult and in an effort… Read more
When Nick and I first started traveling regularly, I won’t sugar coat it, it was expensive. We were starting from scratch, figuring out what worked for us and often our trips would end up costing thousands of dollars. And while I wouldn’t take back those first years of travel for… Read more
I’ve always whole-heartedly believed that travel shouldn’t be an escape from reality, that we shouldn’t want to escape from our normal lives because if we do, that means we haven’t built an everyday life we love. And for a long time, I really did love my life in Portland just… Read more
I’ve seen some pretty beautiful places over my years of traveling along with some pretty amazing sights and cities, but there is just something about a place that completely takes your breath away with it’s scenery. And whether it’s somewhat man-made or totally natural, these 8 spots have completely blown… Read more
Travel is about so many different emotions and I find that with each different trip I take, I come away learning something very specific. Everyone experiences different destinations differently, however there are generally “types” of trips that all seem to have their own distinct experiences and you’ll walk away from… Read more
In this age of Instagram and blogging, it’s easy to form your travel list of “must see” spots based on popular places, like Paris and London and Tokyo. And while all of those are great and are all definitely “must see’s,” there are also a ton of places in the… Read more
Today Nick and I are celebrating 7 years of marriage (and celebrated 12 years together in October!), so I thought it would be fun to do a travel Q+A with the both of us! This is the first time on LOM that we’ve both answered your travel questions like this,… Read more
People often think we’re crazy when we fly off to Europe for a long weekend, usually trying to make a 3-day holiday into a European escape. And while, yes, it’s a ways to fly for such a short period of time, sometimes with flight deals you might be able to… Read more
One thing that may surprise people that don’t know me personally is that I adore animals. And while I don’t have any of my own at the moment, I love animals and often fall head over heels in love with them when we run into animals when traveling around the… Read more