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8 Travel Resolutions for 2024
The New Year is upon us and with it brings an influx of world travelers! While the coronavirus still lingers, experts predict that 2024 will be one of the busiest travel years yet. And if you are one...
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Memorable Travel Moments in 2023
The New Year is the time to dream and a time to plan. For those who love to wander, a fresh year brings a blank canvas and calendar, ready to be filled with cross-country roadtrips, European getaways,...
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Top 15 Travel-Inspired Blog Posts in 15 Years
In January 2009 I set out on a journey to capture and convey what it means to live the European lifestyle while also sharing insights as to how to bring elements of European cultural into your own...
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8 Ways to Practice the Nordic Concept of Lillördag this Winter
The holidays have come and gone, and if you’re in the Midwest or another cold weather climate, you’re settling in for the full-fledged winter season. For many of us in the U.S., January-March can be...
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16 Things to Do in Huntington Beach California this Winter
The early winter months are a great time to visit southern California (SoCal). The temperatures are generally moderate (65-70 degrees Fahrenheit in January), it’s almost always sunny, and there’s so...
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Après Ski Looks for 2024
Although I’ve never been skiing, I love visiting ski towns in the winter and summer. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to visit such iconic ski towns as Park City, Boulder, Vail and Mont...
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How to Spend a Day in Laguna Beach, CA
Earlier in January, I spent several days in Southern California including an afternoon in the beautiful Laguna Beach. While I’ve been to Southern California many times, this was the first time I had...
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9 Ways to Practice Koselig, Norway’s Winter Superpower
Winter is in full swing. For many of us, including yours truly, this time of year means shorter days and longer periods of darkness. And with the cold and decreased sunlight comes another dark and...
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The Secret of the French Croissant
You’ve probably heard the saying that Champagne isn’t true Champagne unless it comes from the Champagne region of France, otherwise it’s just sparkling wine. Well, as I sit here anticipating National...
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9 Ways to Kickstart Travel Planning in 2024
January 30 is National Plan for Vacation Day, making it a great time to start planning your next adventure. And with many of us stuck in the bitter cold temperatures, that’s all the inspiration we...
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Best Places for Digital Nomads
One of the best things about being a professional communicator is the ability to work from home…which really means the ability to work anywhere in the world. And if you’re one of the 43% in the U.S....
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Fika – The Swedish Coffee Break
I absolutely love working from home but there is one thing about going into the office that I miss a little – the coffee break. It’s not that I don’t give myself breaks every day while at home, but...
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3 Game-changing Pizza Tools for Authentic Italian Pizza
Happy National Pizza Day! Although pizza will never taste as good as it does when you’re eating it in Italy, there are a few, easy-to-use tools, that can up your pizza game and help you make an...
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8 Spring Break Destinations for March 2024
It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation, especially when that vacation falls during a busy or high season like Spring Break. In the U.S., Spring Break usually falls during the weeks...
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10 Strategies for Picky Eaters When Traveling Abroad
I don’t like French food. But that doesn’t stop me from traveling to France and being a self-proclaimed Francophile. Seriously, I’ve traveled to France multiple times and have realized that I eat the...
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5 Travel Trends to Embrace in 2024
For someone who may not travel very often, dedicating precious vacation time and money to an unfamiliar or atypical destination can fill you with anxiety, which is definitely not how you want to feel...
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Best Beaches in the U.S. 2024
Tripadvisor just released its Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Beaches in the United States – and my top 2 favorite beaches made the list! The Best of the Best ranking lists 25 of...
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9 Spring Break Wardrobe Essentials
For many of us in the Midwest, we are counting down the days to Spring Break! Not only is it a time to relax and kick back with family and friends, but it’s also a time to soak in that much needed sun...
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Having Trouble Sleeping? Try Sleeping Scandi-style
We all know that getting quality sleep is critical part of a healthy lifestyle. But how often do you really get the recommended 7-8 full hours of uninterrupted sleep? If you’re anything like me – a...
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The Art of Doing Nothing – Niksen on Vacation
I’m a planner by nature – especially when it comes to vacations. However, not every vacation needs to be planned down to the minute or packed with activities to make it worthwhile. Sometimes, you just...
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