Solo Travel

How to Easily Find Dog-Friendly Hotels in Seconds

I LOVE traveling with my dogs, especially on weekend getaways. Friends often ask me how I find our accommodations. It hasn’t always been this easy, I tried lots of different ways but the BEST way is by using the Expedia search platform… and let me tell you WHY I think that! Prefer watching the Instagram […]

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What to Pack for the Galápagos Islands: Ultimate Guide with Gear Recommendations (Plus Size Inclusive)

My solo trip to the Galápagos Islands was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. With the help of social media and blogs I was able to prepare as best I knew how, but still learned a LOT along the way to share with you. Here are items that I found were ESSENTIAL

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2025 Travel Goals: Must-Visit Places and Adventures for the Year

Many years ago I took the Strengths Finder assessment at my workplace and found my #1 strength to be Achievement. So, I started applying that to all areas of my life to see if I could maximize my natural talent. I began setting yearly travel goals for myself because I found if I didn’t make

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How to Spend the Ultimate Girls’ Day in Palestine, Texas

Home of the Texas State Railroad, this smaller East Texas town has tons of surprises and fun in store for travelers! I first explored on my own on a #980Friday (every other Friday I have off because I work 9 hours days M-Th) for research purposes. In Palestine, I was able to explore locally-famous places

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