The Future of Hippie in Heels
We continue to mourn & heal as we wrestle with Rachel’s passing. In May, we tragically announced that Rachel Jones, beloved child, fiancé, sister, friend & travel blogger, had unexpectedly passed away. We’d like to share a bit more about
10 Best Packing Cubes You’ll Love
When it comes to being Type A, I'm getting an A+ in it. I am the most organized traveler - and my travel buddies often joke that I never even unpack. I like things to be just *so* in my
Favorite Cenotes Near Merida: Santa Barbara Cenotes
There are thousands of cenotes in the Yucatan. Cenotes were actually made when the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hit earth! You can read about the giant crater the cenote created, the Chicxulub crater, at that link. Living in Merida,
Ask Me Anything: How Do You Decide on a Place for Vacation?
As part of my Ask Me Anything series, I answer common questions I get from readers. You can read other AMA posts here. In this article, I want to answer the question of how I decide on a place to
Hacienda Sac Chich, Near Merida, Yucatan
My parents recently came to visit and I really wanted to show them a Hacienda. I had been to some for lunch outside of Merida and had stayed in a couple of smaller ones in town, but I was looking for
12 Sensible Ways to Balance Full-Time Work & Travel More
Years ago I met Danielle through a friend - she had been to Uganda and I was dying to go! We were both nurses and travel-lovers. She is still a nurse but still finds time to travel all the time
Picking Up Where We Left Off in Goa
As I flew back to Goa, I wasn't sure how I felt. I was excited to go back but also wondered how it would feel to come back as a tourist, without my home and my dogs, and if it
What to Wear On Safari: A Complete Packing List & Outfit Examples
I've been on a few safaris as a backpacker in India but hadn't seen a tiger yet, so was stoked to get to visit Bandhavgarh Park - the park with the highest density of tigers in India. I wasn't sure
10 Things to Know Before Taking a Bandhavgarh National Park Safari
Going on a safari in India is on so many India travel bucket lists. After doing it and seeing a tiger, I can say it is really SO worth it - even if you have to fly half way across
Where to Stay in Mexico City: Trendy Areas Near Top Attractions
There are so many apartments for rent in Mexico City that are boho-chic or modern or have an old fashioned feel. The options are limitless for where to stay in Mexico City. It can feel overwhelming at first when you
Bandhavgarh Resorts: Samode Safari Lodge Review
After 10 months away from India, the longest I'd been away since 2012, I was dying to get back to "Mother India" and there was no better place to start my time there than a safari with Samode Safari Lodges,
Dating Abroad: Should You Try Travel Dating Sites?
"Quit your job, go abroad, find love, don't come back" is the quote that pops up all the time in my Pinterest and the dream of many. But are people really doing this? Life isn't always like the movies, but