Travel tips, guides, and real life stories to inspire your next adventure. Go explore!
I recently revisited Venice for research. Yes - research :) I’ve been to Venice before, but as a travel designer it’s important that I periodically revisit the cities where we often send clients. From scouting evolving neighborhoods, meeting new guides, trying new restaurants, touring new hotels, observing new processes for public transportation and museum entry and more. Staying on top of these details is KEY to our work!
Read MoreI recently spent a week in Venice, brushing up on this northern Italian city that for centuries now has captivated the hearts and minds of explorers, artists and….tourists. Speaking of tourists: in a city with about 55,000 residents and over 30,000,000 annual tourists you’ll see the best, and sadly the worst, tourist behavior here.
Read MoreOK well it wasn’t entirely research - it was also my honeymoon! But, during our trip we saw/did/ate/experienced SO MUCH GOODNESS, that it was impossible to not be giddy with excitement knowing how special future client vacations would be, as a result of all the gems I discovered on this trip.
Read MoreThis has been a tough recap to compose, mainly because it’s hard to find the words that capture an experience that’s JUST THIS BIG.
Read MoreLiving Big Travel has grown so fast that it’s hard to believe we’re now in our 6th year of operation. In this time, we’ve led nearly 400 women on 35 hosted adventures all over the world and designed over 100 personal vacations. It continues to be the honor of my life to build this brand and to be a conduit, cheerleader, and instigator for your travel dreams. #pinchme. But alas, it’s time to start a new chapter for Living Big Travel, and for myself.
Read MoreICELAND! What a magical country. Majestic views around every corner, thousands of waterfalls, friendly locals, and the hottest tap water you’ve ever encountered (pumped from the hot spring source!). I was lucky enough to spend another week exploring this beautiful country with a pack of hilarious, adventurous and supportive women..
Read MoreIf you’ve been following this company for a while, then you know that Switzerland has a soft spot in my heart. The mountains in this small country take my breath away, and every time I see their mountains its as if I’m seeing them for the very first time…
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that Croatia is ‘on the map.’ But that does not take away from the beauty of this small country. And after 5-6 trips to Croatia, I only want to go back more and more and more…
Read MoreGrowing up in the West, taking the occasional trip to Mexico to visit Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan were relatively quick trips to find the sun and sand. But I didn’t make it inland until much later in life, and once I did – I just knew I had to share it with clients….
Read Morerecently had a discussion with a client that wanted help designing a family vacation. She said the trip was on her bucket list, which is something I hear quite often, and love being part of. But the conversation went further,...
Read MoreWhen you touch down in Vietnam you’re greeted with what can be an overwhelming sensation of flavors, traffic, honking horns, crazy smells and more. But if you’re open to it, you’ll also experience an abundance of kindness from warm people,...
Read MoreI love traveling on my own. I love spending time with my BFF (me!) to think through big life questions, to stroll a new street without an agenda, to make new friends in unlikely places, and to let travel do...
Read MorePlitvice Lakes National Park is one of my favorite natural wonders in Europe. It’s the oldest AND largest national park in Croatia (and there are 8.) The park was formed in 1949, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...
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 MoreI hate to be a ‘debbie-downer’ but if something happens while traveling internationally, and you find yourself without your Passport, credit cards or any form of identification, it can feel like you’re sliding towards rock bottom! While no one plans...
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 road to Machu Picchu, AKA the Inca Trail, is a beautiful 45 km hike (about 28 miles) that generally takes 4 days of hiking and 3 nights of camping, to reach. The views along the way, and at the...
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...
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