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July 4, 2021August 11, 2021National Parks Travel

Badlands National Park on the 4th of July

Can you think of a better way to spend the 4th of July than exploring America the Great’s National Parks? I sure can’t! Neither could the swoon of prairie dogs that welcomed us to our last stop for gas before entering Badlands National Park.

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April 25, 2021August 11, 2021National Parks Travel

An Adventurers Weekend Guide to Asheville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Losing track of time, we sped through the Blue Ridge Parkway with mountain music echoing from the stereo. As the smoke started to steam off the treetops, we knew we were home: Asheville, North Carolina headed to Smoky Mountain National Park.

July 23, 2020August 11, 2021National Parks Travel

Acadia National Park: Everything You Need to Know

One of North America’s most beautiful coastal parks, Acadia National Park, is every New Englanders paradise – where pine trees meet the ocean. From its sandy beaches to its wild woodlands and picturesque ponds, Acadia has something for everyone.

June 23, 2020June 29, 2020Italy Travel

Top 10 Culture Shock Moments for Americans in Italy

Here are the Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew before I landed in Rome, Italy:

May 27, 2020June 9, 2020Uncategorized

A Letter to My Student

A Letter to my 8-year-old student following the murder of George Floyd.

March 13, 2020April 25, 2020Italy Travel

A New Reality for Americans Abroad

Due to Trump’s suspension of all travel from Europe to the United States (U.S.) for the next 30 days, many American’s traveling abroad are now…

March 9, 2020April 25, 2020Travel

Why I Quit My 9-5 Job (& How You Can Too!)

To most people, the dream of quitting their 9-5 job to go backpacking around the world sounds far-fetched, impossible, and to some, irresponsible. But what…

March 1, 2020March 18, 2020Italy Travel

Coronavirus in Italy: All You Need to Know

It is with a heavy heart that I must say ciao to Italy. Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID 019) across Italy,…

June 18, 2020April 3, 2021Italy Travel

How to Backpack Europe with 10 Pounds or Less

This story begins with two Americans in high heels lugging a 5-piece luggage set through the cobblestone Vatican streets fighting the smoldering sun and sweat…