Two Weeks in Japan (Bonus: Free Basic Japanese Phrases Cheat Sheet PDF)

Incredibly long post with popular spots and some off the beaten path options.

Exchanging JR Pass and Reserving Shinkansen Tickets (Bonus: Free Shinkansen ticket reservation template PDF)

Getting all the use out of that glorious JR Pass

Packing for Iceland In September (In a Carry On)

What I packed along, carry-on only, for a September trip to Iceland.

Tsankawi Ruins Trail

Technically a part of Bandelier National Monument, but at a different location (not too far from Bandelier), Tsankawi trail is an outdoor museum explored at your own pace.

Iceland Photo Scavenger Hunt

Another edition of the photo scavenger hunt, this time, generalized for Iceland!

Bandelier National Monument

The eye catching Bandelier National Monument.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Visiting Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

Countries Visited Checklist

An organized way to check off the countries you’ve visited.

How to Make Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

The classic flakey biscuits and white country gravy, veganized.

Petroglyph National Monument

Visiting the three canyons of Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument in Aztec, New Mexico.

Fremont State Park and Museum

One of Utah’s many state parks, complete with a museum, petroglyphs and hiking trails.

Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Visiting the ancient history in Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Nageezi, New Mexico.

Tokyo Day Trips: Nikko

A Tokyo day trip to the incredibly beautiful and totally magical Nikko, Japan.