Welcome to my blog!

I am a world traveler with an obsession for documenting my life through photography, videography and writing. When I am not traveling myself, you can find me booking trips for others as a travel advisor, recruiting students to attend University of South Carolina and sharing about my post-grad lifestyle in Nashville.

An American’s Experience at The Most Portuguese Carnival in Torres Vedras

Portugal’s most Portuguese Carnival in Torres Vedras is the perfect place for travelers to get an authentic and exciting festival experience without losing traditions to mainstream chaos. As an American traveling to a less commonly known Carnival festival, I had a lot of questions when preparing for my trip. Here is everything you need to know as an American at “The Most Portuguese Carnival” in Torres Vedras.

10 Steps To Have A Seamless Day On The Slopes

Winter sports are intimidating because of their upfront expenses, needed gear, and require a bit of set up before actually getting on the mountain. Once you make it past those barriers, you will discover that the panoramic views of the mountains while flying down the slopes make it all worth it. After years of skiing, I finally developed a method to have a seamless day on the slopes.

Answers To A First-Time Cruiser’s Questions

This spring break, my friends and I took the Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas! Although I am a confident traveler with lot’s of experience, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous as a first time cruiser. I had so many questions that I decided to write them down, and answer them once I get back from my trip!

Girls Trip to Charleston, South Carolina

One of the blessings of being a student at University of South Carolina is the ability to go to so many fun cities for weekend trips. Throughout college, my favorite city to explore has been Charleston. This MLK weekend, my friends and I headed down for a girls trip!

College House Tour

My senior year will be my second year living in my townhome. I highly recommend finding a place you like and staying there because moving is such a pain. It feels like my home now more than ever.

What Kind Of Traveler Am I?

The summer of 2022 is my last summer before getting a full time job and arguably my last free summer ever. I decided to take advantage of this time and travel. From South Carolina to Ohio to Italy to Colorado and back to Ohio… I’ve been all over the place. I’ve been recording all of my lessons learned in my journal and want to share with you what I have learned about myself and my traveling style.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello.

Everyone is familiar with the saying when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Well in Italy, the saying replaces lemonade with the traditional liquor shot, limonchello. This perfectly sums up how my study abroad experience was. We were constantly learning to make limonchello with the lemons we were given. My travel day home is the best example of this.

5 Things You Need To Include In Your Vision Board

I’m a really visual person, and vision boards are my favorite way of planning out my goals. I have gone through a lot of change in my mindset in 2020 and I imagine you have to. So, I decided to make a vision board as we continue into 2021. Not as a resolution, or something that needs to be checked off, but just a daily reminder of this mindset shift and my goals.

Creating The Perfect Class Schedule In College

Now this is a college student’s dream: The Perfect Class Schedule. You know, the one that doesn’t start until 10 am, is over by 3pm, and no class on Fridays. Not to mention professors that grade easy. While I can’t promise you that you will get this dream schedule, I have some tips to plan out a schedule that will fit right for you.

5 Top Picnic Spots in Columbus, Ohio

Since the quarantine got extended, we find ourselves looking for more things to do outside because this nicer weather. This week is also National Travel and Tourism Week, so I wanted to write a post about keeping the travel spirit alive! One thing you can do is be a tourist in your own city and visit all of the best parks that Columbus has to offer! Grab some takeout to support local or pack your lunch and have a picnic!

5 Spring Break Ideas For College Students

Spring Break is fast approaching! I decided to write an article of spring break ideas for college students for all of those last minute planners out there. These five ideas are very common for college students, and the opportunities will not be hard to come across. Ideas range for all budget types and interests.

How to Cope With Anxiety on Family Reunions

My pretty pictures of my trip to Mexico did not tell the whole story. In fact, while the trip was incredibly planned, I did not find it relaxing at all. This is because I suffer from anxiety, and when traveling with 32 family members it is hard to escape it. This post is about some things I did to help myself cope, as well as what I wish I did differently.

The Best Things To Do In Ireland

Hey guys! A couple years ago my family took a trip to London, UK and throughout Ireland during our spring break. I planned the trip (with the help of my mom booking tickets) so I thought I’d share with you my itinerary and what I think the best things to do in Ireland are.

My Top 4 Products for Thick, Curly Hair

Hey gals! This article is for the girls with the thick hair who feel like they’ve tried EVERYTHING, and nothing works (ugh). Try these four products, and your hair will be replenished, silky and you can finally say goodbye to the frizz that clings to your gorgeous curls. *Disclaimer this is not a paid promotion

Podcasts Every College Girl Needs

1) This podcast recommendation list has something for everyone, whether you like self-improvement, listening to crime stories, travel, gossip, or a little bit of positivity to start your day off right!

How To Rent A Car As An 18 Year Old

This post is all about the Enterprise CarShare Program that allows university students to rent cars even if they are below 21. I will be describing the process of renting the car through this program because there are several steps that can get confusing.

To Do Organizers!

Hey guys! I created some organizers because I love to write down all of the assignments and things I have to do. Feel free to print these out and use them! I hope you enjoy.