With opportunities to remote work more plentiful than ever, the rise of the “workcation” isn’t far behind. If you can work from anywhere, why not get a change of scenery and truly take advantage of…
Explorer’s Log
Yes, you read that correctly. Six months into a global pandemic, Josh and I considered imploding our lives in Iowa to move to Kentucky to buy and run a wigwam-shaped motel.
When I attended my first travel conference—TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange)—last year, I had no idea what to expect. Luckily I had some online friends who showed me the ropes and made me more comfortable in the…
I’m not proud of it, but I’ve definitely been known to get “hangry.” If I don’t eat a big enough breakfast or miss a meal while we’re on the road, all of a sudden I’m…
Before you ever leave the house, creating a road trip playlist is an essential part of your adventure. For as long as I can remember, one of my favorite parts of hitting the road was creating the…
When it comes to planning the perfect road trip, it’s important to remember the essentials. Sure, there are lots of tips when it comes to packing your car for a trip. But for me, the…
When it comes to planning a road trip, I fully understand that the process can seem a bit daunting. Unlike a destination vacation or an all-inclusive getaway, there are a lot of variables to consider when heading out on the open road. So in order to help make your planning process a little easier, I’ve decided to share what I do when I’m prepping for a road trip…
I couldn’t be more excited to finally announce my new project—Wandering the World’s Largest. While I’ll still be chronicling my travels on Olio in Iowa, Wandering the World’s Largest is a new journalism-based endeavor that…
A great soundtrack is necessary for any decent road trip, but when you spend as much time in the car as I do, sometimes the same CDs and tracks (fun as they might be to scream sing) can get a little old…