Travel tips, guides, and real life stories to inspire your next adventure. Go explore!
It strikes me as so peculiar when I first discover a mash-up of these two countries in an unlikely place: at Vatican City. For over 500 years a special group of Swiss military guards have taken on the role of the chief army charged with protecting the Pope and Vatican City.
Read MoreI’m frequently asked about the Basque Country - where is it, what is it, and why can’t I find it on my map? While there is a LOT to see/do/experience in this area, you could also just build an entire visit around food, and I promise you’ll be more than satisfied!
Read MoreAs you travel throughout Thailand you’ll start to notice a consistent icon: what first appears to be a small house on a pedestal is actually a spirit house, or San Phra Phum in Thai. You’ll find spirit houses outside 5* hotels, small cafes, family homes and everything in between. Spirit houses are a space for the living to honor the spirits that own the land that their homes, buildings and business are built upon.
Read MoreI started Living Big Travel in 2013, and at its core then and now is Connection. It started with reconnecting with myself after a transformational 5 month solo adventure, evolved to finding ways for small-groups of women to connect to themselves, each other and unique experiences on our Hosted Adventures, and most recently - with our new focus on custom Travel Design - we’re focused on creating custom travel experiences that allow clients to connect with their friends, family and travel mates without the stresses and challenges that often come with planning your own trip.
Read MoreWHEW! You made it to the third, and final part, of this blog series! Part 1 outlines what led to this adventure, and Part 2 outlined all the details of where I went on my 5 month solo adventure. Part 3 is all about what I learned along the way as I was planning the trip + traveling ‘with’ myself for 5 months.
Read MoreIn May 2013 I set-out on my first long-term solo travel adventure. To read more about what led to this adventure, how I saved the money to quit my job and travel for 5 months. Here’s a preview of how the experience unfolded:
Read MoreIf I put myself back to a previous phase of like, circa 2011 or so, life looked so very different. It wasn’t bad - don’t get me wrong, just different. I was a hitting a stride in my corporate marketing career, having fun with friends, traveling a bit, and overall setting out on a life-path I thought I was meant to live.
Read MoreWhile the state of the world requires us to sit tight, postpone travel and slowwwwwww down, it doesn’t mean we have to stop dreaming, imagining and planning our next adventure! To help with all that dreaming, imagining and planning, we want to provide as much content and advice as we can!
Read MoreTraveling to Asia from the US for the first time, especially when you start the journey solo, can be an intimidating experience. I’ve been there and know how it feels! That’s why our adventure to Thailand has a special place...
Read MoreAhhh… Autumn in New York; what could be better? The vibrancy of the city will draw you in, rain or shine! We experienced a bit of both. Our spirits couldn’t be dampened even by the remnants of Hurricane Michael; we...
Read MoreAh Italia! How we love your sweet gelato, classical street musicians, delicious food, and incredible sights. The more we saw of you, the more we wanted to see! From the lush rolling hills of Tuscan wine country, to the cobble...
Read MoreThe Canadian Rockies are chock-full of beauty and adventure! Between the jagged, ice-capped peaks and the magically colored lakes, there’s no way to avoid the jaw-dropped and wide-eyed look. It was so special to share this amazing adventure with the...
Read MoreIceland is full of SO much magic. Rainbows! Long-haired horses! Bread baked underground! Icebergs! It’s an overload for the senses, and with the ever-changing weather, it’s different every time you visit. I’m so thrilled I got to share Iceland with an...
Read MoreDOUBLE RAINBOWS – are you kidding me?!?! There’s an unmistakeable charm in Iceland. You can find it everywhere you go; the colorful houses in Reykjavik, the geothermal waters, horses with gentle eyes, hidden waterfalls you have to hike into (and...
Read MoreThe traditional way to say ‘cheers’ in Croatian is živjeli (g-va-lee) And when I look back on photos from our recent trip to Croatia I just want to open a good bottle of Croatian wine, look each woman in the eye...
Read MoreI know you just want to get on the plane, get in your seat, and get everything settled in your corner of your little home for the next 2, 6, or 12 hours. BUT: please don’t disregard the needs and...
Read MoreIceland is on the map in a BIG way. Not a week goes by where I don’t hear of someone visiting Iceland, booking a trip to Iceland, or that it’s on the top of someone’s bucket list. Thanks to a...
Read MoreYou know the classic Cyndi Lauper song ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ well that song was basically on repeat in my mind throughout the entire #LivingBigThailand 2018 trip. 12 women joined from all corners of the US for our...
Read MoreI just got engaged (yea!) during a recent Living Big Travel research trip and vacation in Vietnam. While there is a lot of planning underway for our wedding, the part I’m most excited about is the honeymoon planning. I know,...
Read MoreFirst there was Global Entry, and now there is Mobile Passport Control. Thanks to these two programs, entering the United States is easier than ever. A little 101: Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows...
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