France is the most visited coutry on Earth. It offers a variety of landscapes from the cliffs of Brittany to the mountains of the Alps and all the charming castles and villages in between. With more than 4,000 km/ 2,500…
The Most Epic Bavaria Road Trip
This past week I traveled through Bavaria with my best friend and her dog, an Australian shepherd named Snow. This itinerary is thus dog and budget friendly. I will include a complete breakdown of the costs for each activity, stay,…
The Perfect 3-Day Yellowstone Itinerary
Yellowstone is the oldest of all US national parks. The diversity of its landscapes is truly unbelievable. Dramatic mountain peaks meet low valleys, vibrant hot springs, and frozen lakes. Wildlife is also abundant throughout the park, and the weather usually…
Best Trails in Beavers Bend State Park
Beavers Bend State Park offers 3,482 acres of lake, trails, forests, and shorelines perfect for every nature lover. There you’ll find every type of outdoorsy entertainment from fishing and kayaking to hiking, paddling, or even boating. In my – maybe…
The Ultimate Guide to Flaine (French Alps)
Growing up, I always thought of vacationing in the Alps as something only wealthy people could do. As I got older, I realized that’s not true at all. Though skiing can get quite pricey, spending a summer in the Alps…
One Perfect Week in the Vosges Mountains
When tourists plan a vacation to France, they often plan to visit Paris, but you’ll rarely hear them mention Alsace, and it’s a shame. It’s most famous for its timber-framed architecture, vineyards, and potteries. It’s surrounded by the Vosges to…
My Immigration Story
Ever since we embarked on this immigration journey, many have inquired about the process of becoming a US citizen. I quickly noticed that most people hold mistaken beliefs about immigration procedures. As my 5-year immigration journey finally comes to an…
8 Simple Ways To Recycle
This past week, we celebrated Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate the planet we call home than by reducing our contribution to landfills? The average American produces 4.4 pounds/ 2 kg of trash every day and recycles little…
15 Free Things To See Near Vegas
Las Vegas is well known for its innumerable hotel casinos and vibrant nightlife. But did you know you could travel around the world by visiting replicas of famous landmarks along the Strip? The Strip is the name given to the…
Ultimate Guide to Ennis’s Bluebonnet Trails
If you know me, you know I LOVE wildflowers. There is something magical about seeing color pop up everywhere, even in the most unlikely places after a long gloomy winter. Wildflowers get no care, yet they bloom in adversity and…
Utah Mighty 5 – One Week Itinerary
Utah’s five national parks – often referred to as the Mighty 5 or Big 5 – have been gaining in popularity over the last couple of years. Zion National Park in particular has been seeing a record number of visitors…