Places I Miss in North Carolina
July 7, 2024
Hey folks, I’m almost out of North Carolina! I’ve been so blessed to live in a state that truly has it all. I’ve visited beaches, mountains, huge cities, and small towns.
Travel
My travels and travel-related tips, tricks, and destinations!
The Accommodation Problem
June 17, 2024
As travelers and digital nomads, we take on a lot of blame for not being sustainable, being selfish, and not caring about the people who live in the places we only visit. Some of the blame is misplaced, but some of it isn’t.
Bookstore Crawl Itinerary in Raleigh, NC
June 10, 2024
I’ve heard of three other people doing bookstore crawls. They meticulously plan their route and drive happily from one bookstore to another, buying books and talking to owners along the way. I did one earlier this year and loved it.
The Travelers Guide Through the Stages of Illness
April 30, 2024
The hero’s journey. If you didn’t learn this in school, then count yourself lucky. I spent hours analyzing books for their call to adventure, mentors, ordeals, and rewards.
The Naturalists Notebook: A Hidden Gem
April 25, 2024
I am one to make audacious claims, but I’m serious when I say I have been to the best bookstore in Maine. Somehow, against all odds, it has only 74 reviews on Google! This is a tragedy, a downright crime.
Top Used Bookstores in Raleigh, NC
March 14, 2024
I adore used bookstores. Their aura is always calm and slow, places I happily spend a free Saturday combing through the books and their pages. My recent bookstore crawl was in Raleigh, expanding…
A Look into Chinese Culture with a Chinese Lantern Festival
February 22, 2024
I’m not saying all travel is boring, but I’m starting to realize an issue with it. Sometimes, especially with budget travel, your whole itinerary consists of you looking at things. Look at this historic landmark, leave and look at this landmark, now leave and look at this landmark. You get it.
7 Lessons I Learned on My First Car Camping Trip
January 9, 2024
For those new to the party, I took my first car camping trip recently and learned a lot. Getting on the road was so fun, and knowing I only had myself to keep me company left me with a lot of time to think. I chose my destination based on proximity and landed on Croatan National Forest, a short three-hour drive. The forest was stunning, and seeing the ocean alongside the trails was an experience I’ll never forget.
Discover France Alongside the Characters of The Alice Network
December 25, 2023
The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn, is a New York Times and USA Bestseller about two women going on adventures of their lives, one to protect her country, and one to to protect herself. In 1915, Eve Gardiner was recruited to be a spy for the British Intelligence Agency, but espionage comes with risks, and not all of them have happy endings.