A little before I hit my two year blogaversary in February, something interesting happened. Social media sharing of my posts went up. All that time spent on SEO optimization paid off, and search engines became the number one source of…
Blogaversary Round Two: Looking Back on a Year of Travel & Storytelling
Today, Adventuring the Great Wide Somewhere turns two years old! A small part of me can’t believe it’s been two years already. As a part-time traveler with a full-time job and minimal spending money, two years is a long time…
Where to Next?
What a year it has been. So far I’ve visited family in Washington State, taken a weekend trip up to Canada, and vacationed in France and Italy. Before I get to writing about Europe, however, I wanted to take a…
Travel Planning 101: How to Get the Best Deal on Airfare…Every Time
You may have noticed over the last few months that my travels have been limited to locations within Florida. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, and thanks to family visits, holidays, and offerings like the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival,…
8 Reasons to Visit Paris Right Now
As Dan and I prepare for our upcoming trip to France and Italy, I can’t help but reminisce about the last time I was in France. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know my family spent…
21 Travel Quotes to Inspire Wanderlust
I’m a sucker for travel quotes. Not only do they inspire me to get out and see more, but they serve as practical advice for everyday life. There are a few classics in here, mixed in with some of my…
Cheers to the New Year!
2015 was a hell of a year for me, and I mean that in the best way possible. This time last year, I was cramped behind a desk, holding back tears as I suffered through what can only be described…
48 Hours In Paris – Part II
Our second day in Paris was incredible and exhausting all at once. The soles of our feet ached from dashing around the city the day before, but we were lured from our warm beds by the promise of what lay…
The Beginning of a New Adventure
I never traveled much internationally as a child. My mother’s parents both still live in France, but I can only remember visiting twice when I was younger. For the most part, my grandparents made the long trip to visit us…