In 2013, I had the immense privilege of spending a month in Tanzania, Africa, with Young Life. We book-ended our travels in Dar es Salaam, but for a large portion of our trip, the group stayed in Machui, a small village about an hour inland from Stonetown in Zanzibar. When I say small village, I … More Machui, Zanzibar
Two hours isn’t nearly enough time to do St Louis justice, but I had to share this gem if you’re like me and driving through the city with hardly any time to explore. Stopping at the HIlton St Louis at the Ballpark simply to experience the rooftop bar and a meal is completly worth it. … More Two hours in St Louis
October is the perfect time of year to attend the Lantern Festival in Jinju, South Korea. Such a fantastic way to immerse yourself in food, art, culture, and more food! I took a bus to Jinju and spent the afternoon wandering the shores and canvas art pieces. Themes from the recognizable (Beauty and the Beast) … More Jinju Lantern Festival
Marseille, France. Beautiful? Yes. Disorienting, also yes. Dirty in places? Absolutely. Still happy to have visited? Of course! We spent a day in Marseille, most of it wandering, eating, and experiencing a food tour through Culinary Backstreets to see places we never would have tried un-guided. One of my favorite aspects of Europe and certain … More Marseille, France
Ah, Stockholm. Thinking back on this trip immediately gives me a sense of crips, clean air and pure thoughts. Stockholm is a beautiful city filled with delicious food and kind people. Getting to Stockholm After landing in the Stockholm Arlanda Airport, the drive into Stockholm proper is about 40 minutes. We didn’t even look to … More Two-day Trip to Stockholm, Sweden
Have a day in Cologne and want to make the most of it? Welcome to the Portland of Germany, first of all! Cologne is a vibrant city that is loving, accepting, and one of the most tolerant cities in the area. At least, that’s according to our Free Walking Tour guide. Which is the first … More Day Trip Must-Dos in Cologne, Germany
Endless Horizons Await 