Solo Travel: An Empowering Adventure
It’s almost the one year anniversary of my first solo travel experience, my 3-day vacation to San Francisco! This particular experience was incredibly empowering and brought with it a new…
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7 Tips for Mindful Travel | Enjoy Every Minute of It!
I recently traveled to New York City for the first time, to spend two long and epic days in Manhattan. I've been doing a lot of personal development in the…
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Introducing the AmaLea
The Danube has a new ship on its waters- the AmaLea! This new ship combines timeless elegance with modern amenities, such as, a heated pool with a swim up bar,…
Vancouver, WA City Guide
Vancouver, Washington is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest and sits right on the edge of the Columbia River. It is across the river from the northern…
New Orleans – What I Got Right & What I Got Wrong
In May, I was embarking on a cruise in New Orleans and arrived a day prior to explore the city. On my visit, there where aspects I got very right…
Best Local Food in Pacific Northwest
Most cities in America have that one dish that—when you visit—you just have to try. New York has the bagel, Chicago owns the Deep-dish pizza, Philadelphia is the land of…
Why Did Woody Guthrie Love the Columbia River So Much?
Woody Guthrie moved to Portland with his family in 1941. At the time, a documentary was being made about the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, and Guthrie was…
Knock, Knock, Knockin’ on Death’s Door
We wanted to fill you in on a little secret. Did you know one of the most destructive sites for shipwrecks in the entire world is located in the US?…
Spectacular Wildlife Along the Columbia River
At 1,200 miles in length and spanning several states, the Columbia River is the fourth largest river in America. It packs so much power that its dams produce half of…
Little-Known Secrets of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
We know what we’ve read in history books. The issue with historical accounts is that they tend to ‘deify’ people, make them seem heroic to a point that’s almost unrealistic.…
Love Traveling Solo?
Do you love to travel alone? Perhaps you spent years globe-trotting with your family, always deferring to their destination suggestions. Or maybe you simply enjoy a trip to yourself to…