I debated back and forth about where I wanted to stay near Volcano National Park, and Volcano Inn was on my list since it was a four-minute drive from the park. After texting and talking with the manager of this place, I decided to pull the trigger and book my stay. I am SO happy I did! This place is truly magical!

My main food goal in Hawaii was to eat all the fresh fish I could, and boy, did I accomplish that—and then some. Below are my six favorite places to eat, drink, and have amazing experiences. I picked these places based on their vibes, food, drinks and the overall memories I took from them. As you will see, I returned to some of these a few times!

To be honest, surfing wasn't on my list of things I needed to do in Hawaii until my boss told me I needed to do it. Okay, boss, challenge accepted! This was the perfect way to spend my last day in Oahu: going on a quick hike and then spending my last few hours in the ocean learning the most popular sport in Hawaii, surfing!

IslandView Hawai'i is the only family-owned and operated pelagic shark dive tour in Haleiwa, Hawai'i. Before becoming a tour company, it was once a crabbing company that provided their family's primary source of income and food.

For a while, the family only invited friends on their boat to swim with the sharks since they were a family of divers and lifeguards, and they felt comfortable taking them. That changed in 2012 when they realized they could provide a safe and controlled environment for visitors to experience the magic of swimming cage-free with sharks.

My favorite thing to do in Colorado is hitting up as many hot springs as possible. It doesn't matter if it is winter or summer. After a day's adventure, soaking in a hot body of water is refreshing and relaxing!

With almost 100 hot springs in the state, you may be unsure which ones to visit. If so, check out my three favorite hot springs below!

If you google "how to ski alone," you will see the advice: don't do it. And I will say, “I call bullshit on that.” I will call bullshit on that because if you follow the tips below in a ski resort, I think you will be perfectly fine.

Here are my top ten tips to ski solo….

It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . and this year, I really do mean it, unlike last year in my story titled The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year…. 

I have had a complicated relationship with this holiday in the past. But this year, I am excited to return to this holiday, and even more, I am excited to share my two favorite Christmas pop-up bars in D.C.!

Below, I'll share my experience, why you should check them if you are in Washington, D.C., and a few tips!

So, since I desperately needed some grounding in the form of a date night for myself, I got into my car and drove about an hour to King Spa in Chantilly, Virginia, on a cold, rainy November Friday.

If you plan a date night with yourself at King Spa, below are my tips to make things go smoothly.

In September, I went to Colorado Springs for a work trip. Despite being busy, I was able to play and explore a new area of my favorite state. Below are my recommendations for outdoor places you should check out if you have a few days in Colorado Springs—with tips for each one.

Read on to learn tips you can use, as well as my experiences in this park, to help you get a glimpse of the excitement available to you at Great Sand Dunes!

When I first heard about Luray Caverns, I was intrigued. What are these imposing spikes coming from the ceiling? How did they form? How did anyone find this place? I had so many questions and wonders. So, when I was in Shenandoah this past summer, I made a pit stop here.

 I will discuss how the caverns were found, the formations, some of my favorite attractions, and my takeaways!

Over the years, I have explored my fair share of trails in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Since it was my first national park, it holds a special place in my heart. The first time I came here, I hiked Old Rag with an ex and his two friends. Since then, this park has become the one I’ve visited most. Today, I will share some things you need to know about these trails, my favorite ones, and some personal stories about them.

Here, you explore with a boat or small watercraft instead of your feet! The American Canoe Association named Janes Island one of North America's best paddle trails since it offers over 30 miles of water trails that meander throughout the island's salt marsh. The great thing about most of these trails is that they are protected from wind and current, which helps if you are a novice paddler.

It all began with a guy named Captain John Smith. He led two Chesapeake expeditions in the early 17th century from Jamestown to document its geography and native peoples. He found his way to Smith Island in 1608. Then, throughout the 17th century, settlers came from southwestern England and Wales and established farms across the island group.

I am a sucker for hot springs and thermal baths, so when I researched Budapest, I was surprised to find that Széchenyi Bath is the biggest and most popular thermal bath in Budapest—and all of Europe, for that matter! How crazy is that??

These are my top three tours you should do as a solo traveler in the Lake District, UK

I share my experience at Wateredge Inn and why you should stay here as a solo traveler!

I spent three nights and two full days in Vienna, Austria. Full disclosure: after Prague, I made this a rest point on my trip. This choice worked out perfectly since it rained a lot while I was there. The universe knew I needed rest.

The one tip I recommend you use while doing a food tour of Vienna is to pack your patience and go solo or make a reservation because it was packed everywhere I went. The average time you’ll wait to be seated is around 25 minutes.

Nowadays, travelers love coming to Budapest to see the beautiful Parliament Building and the Castel (Buda) during the day and enjoy the pub crawls and clubs (Pest) at night. While there for my three-day tour, I stayed on the Pest side, which felt slightly worn down than the Buda side. I believe it is like this because when Budapest was under communist control, the Pest side was hit harder than the Buda side.

Let’s examine the places I ate and drank and what foods I tried so that you know the best places to go when visiting Prague!