47,124 steps, 20.33 miles, 109 floors – That’s how you explore a city in a day. I had always wanted to go to the magical “Adult Disneyland” of Europe, so my college roommate and I decided to make that a reality this summer. We had both been exploring other countries beforehand and planned to meet … More How to Explore Prague in 24 Hours
Along the southwestern coast of Italy, there is a land of boats, colorful beach umbrellas, and the most picturesque little cliffside houses. From the small towns of Praiano and historic Amalfi to the popular destination Positano and touristy island of Capri, there are so many different spots to explore. As an increasingly popular, but still … More The Amalfi Coast – Italian Paradise
From boat rides to mountain hikes, full course fine dining to local street food, luxury hotels to hostels, and busy cities to quaint villages, traveling will bring you out of your comfort zone and allow you to experience an entirely new world. That means you have to remind yourself that there will be unexpected circumstances … More How to Prepare to Travel Abroad
I am by no means a fitness expert, but I love a good workout to get out some energy or to let off stress at the end of a long day. Here are some quick little tips that I use to get myself motivated to try to stay on track with my workout routine. – … More Fitness Tips
^^^ say that ten times fast TUESDAY How many excursions do you think it’s possible to fit into one day? Thanks to my mom’s planning, we were able to push that question to the limit – Costa Rican style – which was well worth it! On Tuesday morning, promptly at 6:30 AM, our shuttle driver … More Ziplining, Rock Climbing, Horseback, Tubing, Waterfall, Volcanic Hot Springs & Mud Bath
Welcome to Guanacaste I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the past week in the Guanacaste region of Western Costa Rica with my family and wow, can I say – we really experienced it to the fullest. Thanks to careful planning and research by my mom and aunts, we were able to explore … More Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Some people spend their whole life searching for some idea of what they believe will bring them success and happiness, never satisfied with what is right in front of them. It’s so easy to get caught up in the crazy rush of everyday life and forget to take a step back and really appreciate all … More Happiness is a State of Mind
A road trip to all of the great hikes in Arizona from the Grand Canyon through Utah and Zion National Park has been on my travel list for a while now. But, being a full time working student with multiple jobs can make this a little difficult. Luckily, Southern California has some pretty scenic hikes … More Red Rock Canyon
After a night of camping in Anza Borrego’s Culp Valley grounds, we hiked around the area for a little, then packed up our gear to head over to Slot Canyon. I had been wanting to explore here for a while after seeing so many interesting pictures from within the slots. I found the GPS coordinates with … More Slot Canyon
Anza Borrego Desert State Park is the largest recognized California park, spanning across a large section of the Eastern part of Southern California. I have camped here twice, once in the summer and once in the winter – with great weather both times (not too hot, not too cold). This past weekend, we headed out an … More Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Breanne Burnell 