Last Updated on January 10, 2020Ordering inexpensive evening gowns online can be a bit of a gamble. You never know for sure if the photos on the website will live up to their real-life counterparts! We’ve all seen the pictures and heard the stories of evening gowns from overseas vendors looking cheap and falling apart at the seams. For this post,… View Post
Last Updated on November 25, 2019For this post, I’m reviewing 5 different camera backpacks I’ve used over the years, and what I consider the best camera backpack for travelers. I’ll discuss their pros and cons, and which one I ultimately chose as my “go-to” backpack for traveling with my camera gear. Now, that being said, I do understand that what… View Post
Last Updated on December 31, 2019This gift guide is for the travelers in your life who love map-themed things! I am one of those travelers who can’t get enough of maps and globes. I’m in the process of decorating my home with a world map theme, and I’ve found some really cool things I wanted to share. I’m not limiting… View Post
Trying to figure out what to wear to Thanksgiving this year? This post is here to help – with outfit suggestions and ideas that range from formal to casual but, most importantly, they are COMFORTABLE. This is one holiday that is always a bit interesting to figure out an outfit for. On the one hand, you’re likely seeing your entire… View Post
Last Updated on November 18, 2019Written by Sarah Saker One of the best parts about going on vacation is the chance to take a break from your normal routine. You can turn off your laptop and phone, taking a break from work. You can stay up a bit later or splurge on fun activities. There are lots of foods to… View Post
Last Updated on November 15, 2019When you think of Russia, you can’t help but also think “vodka.” Russians and vodka have a longstanding history with one another. And the Vodka Museum in Moscow is here to shed some more light on this history! (Plus, there are inexpensive vodka tastings here…need I say more?) If you’re debating adding Moscow’s Vodka Museum… View Post
Last Updated on January 22, 2020After living in Russia for more than a year, my husband and I have accumulated quite the collection of Russian souvenirs! Most of these were bought right at Izmailovsky Market in Moscow, too. (Click here if you missed my post on that!) The majority of the souvenirs on this list will easily fit in your… View Post
Last Updated on November 13, 2019The best place to buy souvenirs in Moscow, Russia is easily Izmailovsky Market. It’s located just outside the city center and is easy to get to via the metro. The prices here are a fraction of what you’ll pay on Arbat Street for the same souvenirs… and you can barter! My husband and I went… View Post
Last Updated on January 22, 2020 When traveling (or living) in the Midwest in winter, a warm coat is always a must – bonus points if it looks nice and not marshmallow-like! This swing coat from my friends over at ModCloth fits the bill for both. And how gorgeous is that burnt orange color? I had originally pictured wearing this… View Post
Last Updated on November 6, 2019This post will explain the differences between Sandals Montego Bay and Negril Resorts in Jamaica, as well as Sandals Royal Caribbean. I was fortunate to experience all of these resorts and thought it might be helpful to share some firsthand photos and knowledge of our stay…. in case you just can’t decide which Sandals resort… View Post