10 Best U.S. Ice Skating Rinks for Winter Gliding
Winter may bring a chill to the air in many parts of the United States, but it also invites those who love the season…
10 Merry Tennessee Winter Festivals & Holiday Attractions
As you seek a winter destination that sparkles with festive charm, set your sights on Tennessee. This region, renowned for its natural beauty, transforms…
9 Best Gifts for Travelers This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of wanderlust ignites in the hearts of many. To celebrate the joy of exploration and the thrill…
Love National Parks? Bring Them Home for the Holidays
Have you seen the National Park jigsaw puzzles from Xplorer Maps? My favorite is a 1,000-piece depiction of Isle Royale National Park in Michigan,…
Best Carry-On Luggage for Domestic Travel in the USA
Traveling is a significant part of our lives whether it’s for business or leisure. One of the essential aspects of traveling is packing, and…
16 Unforgettable Things To Do in Germany
Germany is home to some of the most well-preserved medieval towns, scenic hikes, festive markets, and unique dishes and drinks. No matter your interest,…
Virtual traveling through movies, TV and books
Even though we can’t physically travel right now, we can still explore from our couches! A week ago, I asked you all on my…
5 reasons we postponed our trip to Taiwan in March 2020
I am not an alarmist. I am not a hypochondriac. I am not fearless, but I’m not fearful. I rarely can be swayed off…
My U.S. airline ratings: From least to greatest
If you’re an airline reading this, and you don’t like what I have to say, then change my mind. I would be happy to…
Podcast episode: The Bosnian War
Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina in September challenged us in a lot of ways. Realizing that while I was watching Arthur on PBS, kids my…
Podcast episode: Traveling with Nina
At long last, we’ve been interviewed in a podcast style! The Phonic Scribe interviewed Jared and I about our travels through the years.
6 tips for traveling on holiday weekends
Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful. More crowds, more delays, and just overall more potential for frustration. I have traveled many times…
Learning from other cultures (AND actually putting it into practice)
Do you remember in grade school when you learned about other countries? I remember in sixth grade, everyone picked a country and we had…
Secondhand travel wardrobe
I love thrift stores. So much in fact, that I started an Instagram thrift shop called Thrifting with Nina. (Decided to stick with my…
5 challenges for a traveler who doesn’t speak the language
We travel all the time to places where we don’t know the native language. We’ve had some issues, but most of the time (especially…