This week on The Traveler Series, meet Doni Belau of Girls Guide to Paris. For over three decades, Doni has fallen in love with Paris-that city of endless style and beauty-where she believes women can be whoever they want to be.
Celebrating Artisans With ‘The Little Market’
Every now and then I come across a business that truly inspires me by how they give back to the community. Whether through charitable donations or sending a percentage of proceeds to non-profit organizations, there are an array of companies now that are founded on philanthropic principles. One such business is The Little Market.
A Photo Tour of France’s Normandy Region
After college I lived in France’s Normandy region in a charming apartment with a bright blue door. This is a collection of photos from Rouen, Etretat and Mont Saint-Michel.
Balancing Wanderlust & Wedding Planning
It had never occurred to me to push travel on the back burner in lieu of planning my wedding; I could no sooner separate two sides of myself than choose between swapping guidebooks for wedding magazines.
A Road Trip through France’s Loire Valley
From historic chateaus dotting the Loire Valley to savory bites in market places, this is a photo tour of France’s Loire Valley.
The Pin the Map Project ‘Very Inspiring Blogger Award’ Nomination!
From day one, I have been in awe of the encouraging comments and support I’ve received from people around the world in the travel community. A blog without readers ceases to exist so I am thankful to all who visit and take the time to read my writing.
The Traveler Series: Max Hartshorne of GoNOMAD Travel
This week on The Traveler Series, meet Max Hartshorne of GoNOMAD. Max has been the editor of GoNOMAD-a successful travel website-since 2002. Over the past decade, Max has had the privilege of working with writers and publishing travel articles about nearly every country in the world!
Thrillist’s ‘Best Day of Your Life’: A Guide to New York’s East Village
When an event promises to deliver the best day of you life it’s a tall order that can mean many things to different people. While one person’s ‘perfect day’ may involve a beach, another’s might include a lazy day at home-yet despite your preference it is likely your best day will always include to things: delicious food & drinks.
Movies & Books that Inspire Wanderlust
While I may dream of waking up to an undisturbed view of the sun rising over a white sand beach and clear waves lapping lazily on the shore, the fact is not everyday is an adventure when balancing wanderlust with a 9-5 career.
6 Reasons to Cheer for Colombia this World Cup
I’m surrounded by a sea of bright yellow jerseys, Aguila beers, and the smell of fresh arepas and simmering Sancocho. Everyone is watching the television, holding their breaths, eyes glued to the screen; all of a sudden the restaurant erupts into Spanish cheers and chants of “COL-OMB-IA! COL-OMB-IA!”
The Traveler Series: Colleen of Leap: A Travel (but mostly food) Blog
This week meet Colleen of Leap, a travel blog with a focus on food and striking imagery. Having recently left the comfort of her D.C. firm, Colleen moved to Germany with her boyfriend for a year sabbatical.
Your Guide to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
It’s time! Today at 4pm EST, Brazil will play Croatia in the first match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Every four years countries from around the world shelf their political differences and step into the world of sports.
Finding Woodstock at Governors Ball 2014
I could only imagine what the people driving by were thinking as we all pushed our way along the chain link fence, stuffing flasks into our pockets and looking like we just tumbled off the fields of Woodstock. The sounds of electric guitar floated on the thick, summer air as we made our way to Randall’s Island for this year’s Governors Ball music festival.
Think like a Travel Agent: Tricks for Saving on Airfare
Like most things in life, travel is what you make it and while you can customize a vacation to fall within the buckets of “budget” or “splurge,” there are tips to finding affordable airfare-no matter your travel style.