I’m one of those weirdos who travels for days to get to far-flung jungles in Borneo before I visit a ton of closer and more obvious destinations such as the Grand Canyon. I decided to devote a year to
Horseshoe Bend in Pictures: Why You Need to Visit Arizona
Possibly Arizona’s easiest “hike,” Horseshoe Bend is popular for good reason. Stretching a mile across, this dome in the middle of the Colorado River is stunning to behold. The overlook is 4,200 feet
21 Things to Eat, See & Do in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Would you believe my 15 Things to Do in Ann Arbor, Michigan is the most popular post on Global Girl Travels? After spending the summer in this hip, college town once again, I’ve got even more hand-pic
Watch this Video to See Niagara Falls at Its Most Beautiful
Watch my latest travel film about one of the world’s most popular waterfalls, Niagara. Niagara Falls is easily one of my favorite waterfalls on earth. (Iceland’s Kirkjufellsfoss is a close second.) My
The Magical Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona
I believe in the power of nature to heal and to inspire.
This is a huge part of what motivates my travels. In my twenties, I often sought chaotic urban destinations and was dazzled by the movement, th
Why tour Upper Antelope Canyon? These 9 photos reveal all
I always say that some tourist traps live up to the hype. I try never to be a travel snob. If a destination calls to me, I go — even if that means fighting crowds. Upper Antelope Canyon by definition
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Blogging 101: How Pinterest Became My Number 1 Traffic Source
I rarely promote commercial products without compensation, but today I want to tell you about Pinfinite Growth because it really works. Pinfinite Growth is an e-course for bloggers who want to beef up
Broods Live at the Metro in Chicago (PHOTOS)
I often travel for concerts and I’ve been to Chicago for a couple of shows now, the latest of which was Broods. Chicago is an excellent music city, primarily known for jazz but with a thriving indie r
They Really Exist: The Rainbow Mountains of Arizona
I’d seen pictures of the rainbow mountains of China and the strata of Iceland’s Landmannalaugar range, but nothing prepared me to step inside a rainbow on the border of Arizona and Utah. In fact, I di
10 Life-Saving Steps Before You Quit Your Job to Travel
I think it’s safe to say we’re all pretty fed up with the rally cry to quit our 9-to-5’s and travel full-time. Those posts are sort of a big middle finger to anyone silly enough to desire financial se