Travel tips, guides, and real life stories to inspire your next adventure. Go explore!
DOUBLE 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 MoreKathy said it best in her email to me “It feels like that was a dream!” It’s now been a few weeks since the adventure to Kauai; back to normal life, and our time on Kauai really does feel like...
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 MoreDo I need a Visa to visit Iceland? How long does my U.S. Passport need to be valid to enter Iceland? How many blank pages do I need in my U.S. Passport to enter Iceland? Are any vaccines required before...
Read MoreHere’s the thing you need to know about visiting New Orleans: the city is ‘living big’ EVERY DARN DAY! And if you visit, it’s on you to jump into the fun, history, food and just laissez les bons temps rouler (AKA: let...
Read MoreHeading to the airport in wintery conditions? Here are a few tips to prepare – as best you can – for the adventure that will likely follow.
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...
Read MoreOn a recent trip to Thailand I asked the women on the trip to tell me what item they traveled with, on their way to Thailand, that is their MUST HAVE ITEM for long-haul flights. Here’s what they had to...
Read MoreMy first piece of advice: avoid the tight connections. They’re stressful, EVERY SINGLE TIME! But I also realize that sometimes they’re unavoidable, either because of delays, life scheduling or otherwise. So if you’re in this boat, heed this advice for...
Read MoreImagine the scene: you’ve been living in Western Europe or beyond, and have always heard of a place called New York City, that in your mind, represented the path to freedom, opportunity, land and wealth. You’re one of the lucky...
Read MoreJet lag: it’s the real deal, and can be a big downer on your vacation if you aren’t getting any sleep, and missing out on the fun. Follow my tips below to set your body, and vacation, up for success!...
Read MoreIf you’re like me, when you’re traveling you want to eat great food. I mean, who doesn’t? But if you want to find the realllllllly great spots, you need to put in the time and do your research. Here are...
Read MoreIf you’ve found yourself in Rome, you just CAN’T miss out on visiting the Colosseum. But make sure you read my tips below, otherwise it can be a crowded, frustrating and less magical than what it can be (and...
Read MoreI often tell people that if you want to really see Costa Rica, you have to find yourself on a bumpy dirt road to get there. And on this year’s Living Big adventure to Costa Rica, we got our fair...
Read MoreTraveling through Thailand is amazing for so many reasons, but one I put at the top of the list, is the warm spirit of the people. I mean there’s a good reason Thailand is often referred to as “the land...
Read MoreExperiencing New York City in the fall is one of my favorites travel experiences in the US. It’s the cool crisp air (in our case this year the air was EXTRA cool!) And it’s seeing the leaves change colors and...
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