[UPDATED DECEMBER 2025] Nestled in Iceland’s volcanic and glacial landscapes, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa with milky, sky blue water- everyone has seen it on their IG feed. But beneath the ethereal beauty is a common and pesky concern for visitors: Blue Lagoon hair. So is the Blue Lagoon water bad for your […]

Looking for a travel guide to Hoi An? You’re in the right place! I’ll be honest: Vietnam was never any where near the top of my travel bucket list, but now it’s one of my favorite countries (and one I can’t wait to go back to, especially after this trip to its south France-esq countryside)! […]

An ancient, lizard-like stone structure that rises out of the mist of the jungle, Angkor Wat (the “City of Temples”) is an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap, Cambodia. And if you’re visiting Angkor Wat, Cambodia, there’s a lot you need to know before you go! What is Angkor Wat? It’s the largest […]

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 Jokulsarlon Glacier is HANDS DOWN my favorite thing I did in Iceland. Seriously- if you only have time to do one thing, this is it! I really feel like not writing this complete guide to visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland would be doing a disservice to society 😅 You can picture […]

Thinking about visiting Chichen Itza? You should. It’s one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Once the epicenter of the Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive examples of Mayan architecture left in the ancient world. Its iconic “pyramids,” legendary sports courts, and royal palaces are just […]

Before I got to Thailand, I thought that Khlong Toei was a street food market. I pictured little bamboo stalls with fresh pad thai, steamed buns, mango sticky rice, fresh basil, spicy eggplant curry- all of the romanticized imagery that I saw watching Anthony Bourdain when I was growing up. But one morning during our […]

Cappadocia is a stunning area in central Turkey famous for fairytale scenery, caves, Suess-esq rock formations, and dreamy hot air balloons taking flight at sunrise each morning. Hot air ballooning over the ancient valleys and moonscapes is the top thing to do in Cappadocia. Know before you: Cappadocia travel guide for women You’ll have to […]

  Planning a trip to Iceland? AMAZING choice- it’s my absolute favorite country! But there are a few things that no one told me when I decided to take a spontaneous trip to the land of fire and ice– we’re talking vacation ruining, money guzzling things that you HAVE to know! You’ll read countless articles […]