If you’re from the United States and contemplating an easy weekend getaway, then Virginia Beach needs to be on your radar. With a wide variety of activities on offer, from beach days, brunch hopping…

When it comes to exploring destinations close to home, I could admittedly be much better about expanding my horizons. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of feeling that “getting away” only…

If there’s one thing that stands out about Cape Town against all of the other cities I’ve visited, it’s the epic views. It seems that no matter which way you look in this South…

Whether I’m traveling by plane, automobile or on foot, podcasts are my favorite way to not only pass the time but also feel like I’m learning something in the process. Whether it be tips…

Aloha! I’m honored to be sharing my insight here on Michelle’s blog about traveling (and living) more consciously and sustainably. I am Elana – a photographer, educator and the writer behind elanaloo.com where I share my travel adventures,…

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must during any trip to Abu Dhabi or other nearby locations in the UAE. It’s one of the largest mosques in the world — and in…

Stopovers are hands down one of my favorite ways to maximize an airline ticket. Not only does a stopover break up the trip to cut down on exhaustion, but it also allows you to…

Over the last two plus years of straight travel, packing, unpacking, and seemingly continuing the cycle for eternity, you could say I’ve developed a go-to list of items that I simply don’t travel without.…

After spending one blissful week in the ultra chic beach town of Tulum, I completely understand now why tourism is booming here (and is only on the rise). Sure Tulum is beautiful, but so are many…

Of many recent travels, one of my favorite destinations has been exploring Quintana Roo’s chicest beach getaway, Tulum, Mexico.  But while my lengthy research of the area paid off in the end, I was…

There are places you travel to that have little documentation of how to get there, where to stay and other important details you need as a traveler. And then there’s Marrakech. When it comes…

I want to be honest with you about something. And that something is that I’ve never been a big fan of all-inclusives — whether that be a cruise, beach resort or even the local buffet…

It seems like every time I go browsing on the internet these days (and let’s be honest, that’s like every day…multiple times a day), the term “digital nomad” is everywhere. What was once a moniker…

If you’re a foodie at heart, then I can guarantee one thing: you’ll LOVE visiting Tulum. This place is a paradise for food lovers, and even after a full week of eating my way…

This past February I was able to visit the beautiful island of Puerto Rico for the first time, thanks to an invite from two amazing hotel properties located in San Juan. But I’ll be…

When I was contacted in January about a press trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have to admit — I was initially hesitant. Hadn’t Hurricane Maria completely ravaged the island? Weren’t hundreds of thousands of…

If the name St. George, Utah isn’t immediately recognizable, you might better know it as the closest city in proximity to Zion National Park. St. George is located on the Southwestern tip of Utah,…

Although I’m a writer by trade, there are still some thoughts and emotions I have surrounding travel that are difficult to verbalize. The authors of the below inspiring travel quotes have seemed to eloquently…

During my recent trip to Manhattan for the NY Times Travel Show, I was invited to stay in the adorable and quirky Funky Loft space which is used as both an Airbnb rental and photoshoot location and…

Traveling internationally for the first time can be a bit overwhelming—to say the least. First, there’s all the pre-preparation like obtaining a passport if you don’t already have one, applying for visas, planning out where…

If my Instagram feed is any indication, Banff is one of those spots in summer that people go bananas over. Nature photographers, hiking enthusiasts and travel bloggers alike hit the trails with the goal of capturing…