Street art is the best way to experience a city's pulse without stepping foot inside of a museum. I visited Porto, Portugal back in September for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference and was impressed at the display of public artworks next to hundred-year-old buildings. The one above was located … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Porto Street Art
Photo Friday: Scenes from Rural Thailand
I was finally comfortable in Chiang Mai when it was time to leave for the mountains. I packed up my sleeping mat, took some medicine for my swollen lip, and piled into Bill's pickup truck for the bumpy drive into the no-name villages of Thailand's north. Although I had spent plenty of time in … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Scenes from Rural Thailand
The Solo Traveler Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us and there are deals all over the Internet as well as gift guides on every travel blog. But how do you know what to get the traveler in your life? I realize how hard to shop for I am, so I've compiled a list of products I think my fellow traveling females will enjoy. … [Read more...] about The Solo Traveler Gift Guide
Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
I loved my bike tour in Munich and I knew I wanted to try again in Berlin, a city known for its bike culture. As locals told me, "bicyclists have more rights in this city than pedestrians or drivers." The weather in Berlin wasn't nearly as cooperative as it had been in Munich, so I was … [Read more...] about Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
London Like a Local
Can you tell London is my favorite city? This was my fourth trip to London and although I was there primarily for World Travel Market, I wanted to see the city through the eyes of a resident, rather than my usual tourist self. Here are my tips for seeing London like a local. London … [Read more...] about London Like a Local