While I can’t remember exactly when my travel obsession began, I do recall my parents taking us on incredible summer vacations. We were a road trip family. So with a fully packed van, we'd go to California or Florida or Colorado for a week, stopping at sites along the way; other times we'd enjoy an adventure a few hours from home.

Years later, I said hello to more college debt and lived in Melbourne, Australia, for five months through a foreign exchange program. Not only did I get to know the area and country on an intimate level rather than just as a tourist, but I also met students from all over the globe.

To me, travel is more than just checking off a “Top Things To Do” list. That definitely plays a part, but it’s also about having the courage to go where you’ve never gone before, the curiosity to experience different cultures and regions and the desire to make time for memories. Traveling doesn’t mean you have to be rich or leave the country. To paraphrase Bilbo Baggins, adventure can even be found right outside your door. 

What I write in this blog are my own experiences. I’m not an expert nor a true vagabond (though I’d like to argue that I’m one at heart!). However, with a background in journalism, I want to give you an honest opinion about the places I visit. My hope is that you'll take my knowledge and tips and create your own adventures.