North American Travel
I’ve made it to 46 states so far, so I’ve seen a lot of what the United States has to offer. This section features my favorite places and things to do, plus massive bucket lists for each region of the country to help you plan your travels.
European Travel
It’s no secret that I fell in love with Europe the very first time I visited. You’ll find content about Austria, Poland, Italy, Iceland, and France in this section, including food, natural wonders, historic sites, and more!
South American Travel
Peru is one of the most popular countries in South America for visitors and once you visit the Andes, you’ll see why. Check out all my tips and guides to plan your visit in this section.
Disney Parks
I grew up visiting Disney World almost annually and then ended up working there during college, so it’s safe to say that it almost feels like home. Disney posts are some of my favorites to write, so check out this section for info on Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris.
Travel Decor and Gifts
This section was inspired by my desire to incorporate my love of travel into the decor of my house without being too cheesy. It features my favorite travel-themed decor and gifts travelers will love.
Recent Posts
Everything You Need to Know About the New Rules for Visiting Machu Picchu
In order to combat the effects of overtourism, new rules for Machu Picchu were introduced in the summer of 2017 restricting visitors. Machu Picchu announced more new rules in January 2019 further limiting visitors. Most of the guides I found when planning my trip to...
How to Get to Pompeii from Rome, Naples, or Sorrento
I'll be honest, getting from Naples to Pompeii was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've ever had. I've navigated airports, train stations, subway systems, and bus stations on six different continents and I've never had quite as much trouble as I did in...
Inca Rail vs. PeruRail: Picking the Best Train to Machu Picchu
When booking a train to Machu Picchu, you can choose from Inca Rail or Peru Rail. Each offers service to Aguas Calientes - the town just outside the ruins - with stops in Ollantaytambo and Cusco. On our trip, we rode Inca Rail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and...
Squaw Valley for Beginners
As I described in my tale of our time skiing in the Alps, I'm not the greatest skier in the world. Where I come from in southeastern Michigan, we ski on landfills because we don't even have mountains. Knowing that I was heading to one of the premier ski areas near...
25 Bucket List-Worthy Things to Do in the Great Plains States
The Great Plains region is often overlooked, but it's home to some fascinating National Parks and plenty of historic sites that tell some of the sadder stories in American history. Despite the images of rolling fields of grain, you'll find gorgeous mountains, geysers,...
The Definitive Ranking of Every Kind of Butterbeer at Universal Studios Orlando
For any Harry Potter fans visiting Universal Studios, butterbeer tasting has to be on your list of things to do. But with six different kinds of butterbeer available (one of them is only sold during fall and winter - sorry summer visitors) how can you choose which one...
Paddle Around Glowing Jellyfish While Bioluminescence Kayaking in Florida
Did you know that Florida has bioluminescent life forms in its waters? I sure didn't and I spent almost two years living in Orlando when I worked at Disney World. Thankfully, I saw the light (Get it? The bioluminescent kind) and discovered that you can actually go...
10 Awesome Things to Do in Pompeii (Plus All the Tips You Need to Plan a Visit)
The Pompeii ruins are one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and are one of Italy's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ancient city was buried by ash from an eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius - you can see it looming ominously over the ruins...
Everything You Need to Know to Visit Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center visitor complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida is an awesome attraction for the whole family. Space enthusiasts and casual visitors alike can easily spend a whole day immersed in the exhibits about spaceflight, the history of the center's many...
45 Bucket List-Worthy Things to Do in the Southwestern United States
The American Southwest is home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes imaginable. Canyons, hoodoos, and dwellings left behind by ancient inhabitants are just some of the amazing things to do in the Southwest and every last one of them is bucket list-worthy....
About Me
Kris is a girl whose suitcase never rests. Follow her adventures around the United States, abroad, and to her beloved Disney parks. Traveling the world, camera in hand, and sharing all of her best adventures is her ultimate dream. 
