Ah, Lansing the capital of Michigan. Well this city may not be your first choice to visit, if you find yourself here rest assured there are still many adventures to be had! Spending a significant amount of time in the Lansing area I went on a hunt to find the best free things to do in Lansing, Michigan so you don’t have to. We have everything on this list from nature preserves to museums if that sounds like your cup of tea then this list is for you! 1.) Woldumar nature center Let’s start with one of my favorite places...
25 of the Best Amazon Travel Essentials for 2023
This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my full disclaimer here. Whether you are on your first trip or have been traveling for years, you will want to add these 25 Amazon travel essentials to your packing list for 2023! I’ve been traveling for almost a decade, yet I am always looking for new travel essentials to add to my packing list! I love trying new products to see what works...
50 Unique Bucket List Ideas to Give you Travel Inspiration
I’m a big bucket list person. I love having goals and a running list of destinations I want to visit. My goal was to create a list with some of the coolest bucket list ideas I’ve seen to date. I hope this helps you plan your next adventure and inspires you to get out and explore! If you need more help planning your next epic adventure make sure to check out this guide to help get you going! Africa Chapmans Peak, South Africa Maletsunyane Falls, Lesotho Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius Church...
The Top 15 Best Places to Camp in Michigan
This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my full disclaimer here. I might be biased now, but I think some of the best camping I have ever done is in Michigan! There are so many hidden gems throughout the state, not to mention we have two whole sections of our state to explore! One of my favorite things to do in the fall season is go camping. Whether in a...
The Best Things to See in Bogota, Colombia
While I was researching what to do with my time in Bogota, Colombia every blog, vlog, and person I talked to said the same thing. “Oh, you only need a day in Bogota with a max of two.” Or “oh Bogota is dodgy and there’s really no reason to visit for long.” Can I just say, Bogota ended up being my favorite city we visited in Colombia! This city holds such a rich history, culture, and vibrancy to it. I could have easily stayed longer and am already planning my return trip. If you are an adventure seeker and want...
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Colombia
Before leaving for Colombia I was met with just about every response imaginable. Some were excited for me, others kept asking “is Colombia even safe to visit? Now that I have been, I feel there is more room to answer their long-awaited questions. I want to start by saying I absolutely loved my time in Colombia! I am already figuring out how I can return! The culture is rich, the food amazing, and the country ripe for learning. While traveling to Colombia may need a bit more planning than other countries and requires a good head on your shoulders, it...
How to Plan an international trip Start to finish
Travel planning for an international trip is something I was so excited to write about! One of my favorite things to do is plan for international travel. It doesn’t matter if I’m planning a trip for myself, for someone else or just to brainstorm ideas, I am always planning and putting something together! If you are just starting out in the travel planning world it can be a little overwhelming to plan and put a trip together from scratch. Trying to pick a place, know the requirements, get the right documents, know what to pack, and so forth can take...
The best travel apps of 2022
In today’s world, there are so many helpful travel apps. Each one promises to solve some unresolved issue you may have or some issue you didn’t even know was there yet. With 10 years of travel under my belt, I have used my fair share of apps. I wanted to compile a list that I found to be actually helpful with apps I continuously turn back to. There is enough clutter on our phones without all the useless, false promising travel apps taking up space. So without due, here are the essential travel apps that are actually worth your time,...
How to spend 24 hours in Anchorage, Alaska
One perk of my job includes discounted airplane tickets. This often means last-minute trips on my days off to places I never thought I would find myself. This past week that meant I found myself in Anchorage, Alaska with no plan or preconceived notion of what Anchorage had to offer. This is my favorite way to travel! I immediately took to google maps trying to find the hidden gems tucked away within the streets of Anchorage. Here’s how I spent 24 hours in Anchorage, Alaska, I hope you can pull some inspiration from this list and maybe even book a...
How to spend 3 days in arizona
Trying to plan a trip with no knowledge of the destination beforehand can be a bit intimidating. So I went ahead and put together the best things to do when you only have 3 days in Arizona all to give you some inspiration and ideas for your next Arizona adventure! If I am being honest, Arizona was not high on my dream destinations list. My friend and I were sitting in a coffee shop talking about wanting to travel more while browsing google flights. Before I knew it I was staring at a cheap ticket to Arizona while thinking, what...