Anyone who has ever traveled alone in the wilderness will tell you that some of their best experiences happened while they were solo. You see things when you’re alone that almost never occur when you’re in a group. I know firsthand that going solo can feel terrifying. But when you find the courage to lean […]
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How my journey to find the best Minnesota state parks changed my life
Two years ago, I decided to embark on a journey to visit all 69 Minnesota state parks. What started as an exercise to be more courageous changed my life in so many ways. In this post, I highlight some of the most important lessons I learned along the way. I also share my favorite parks […]
How to plan a memorable vacation on a small budget
Have you been dreaming of a family vacation but worry that you can’t budget for travel right now? Or maybe you can’t stand the thought of spending a small fortune on one of those readymade vacation packages. Either way, you’re in luck. In this post, I share my five best tips for planning a memorable […]
5 Ways to Bring That Vacation Feeling Home
Have you ever felt a little depressed after a long-awaited vacation came to an end? You saved money, planned, and anticipated for months. Then just like that, it’s all over. But what if I told you that you could bring that vacation feeling home? Sure, it won’t be exactly the same as running down a […]
Why you need a vacation and how to disconnect while you’re there
Are you in need of a vacation and the opportunity to disconnect and recharge? In our always connected and overly busy culture, never has there been more of a need to power down. But according to Glassdoor, two-thirds of Americans report working while on vacation. This is a problem and I have some ideas about […]
Five Reasons You’ll Love the Road Less Traveled
It’s never been easier to jump on the internet and book an entire vacation in less time than it takes to brew your morning coffee. While convenient, these trips can feel a bit sterile. From airport transfers to mega resorts to pricey excursions, most travel today is engineered for efficiency and profitability. There’s certainly a […]
5 Tips to Stay Motivated and Make Your Dreams a Reality
Raise your hand if you’ve had big exciting dreams that you’ve given up on. Whether you wanted to learn to fly planes, earn a master’s degree, or travel the world, I imagine we’ve all had something we deemed unattainable and gave up. I shudder to think about how many things I declared I would do […]
Create vacation memories that last when you learn to linger
Ahhhhh, the magic of travel. We spend months dreaming and planning and when our dream vacation finally arrives, it’s over in the blink of an eye. So what if I told you that you could make those memories last by learning to linger? There are so many different ways to travel today. You could let […]
How to Save Cash for Your Next Vacation and Say Bon Voyage to Debt
Are you among the millions of Americans in desperate need of a vacation but can never seem to scrape together enough cash? Maybe you make more than enough money, but struggle to save enough beforehand and end up putting it on your credit card. Perhaps you’ve already figured out the money stuff and need to […]
3 TED Talks to Help You Get Unstuck and Start Moving Forward
I think we all go through periods in our lives when we feel stuck. In fact, a survey showed that one-third of American’s, that’s 100 million of us, feel dissatisfied with their lives. I’ve been there and I know how overwhelming and defeating it can feel. I also know what it’s like to get unstuck […]
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