From the historic streets of Boston to the witchy allure of Salem, my solo adventure was packed with unforgettable moments, historical insights, and meaningful connections.

I visited my cousin Madeline and her family in Stuttgart, Germany. Together we explored Esslingen, Heidelberg, and the Black Forest. After a transportation strike canceled my solo trip, I changed plans and visited Ludwigsburg and the Ludwigsburg Palace.

Explore Nashville’s top 5 historic homes — from antebellum mansions to Civil War sites — for a meaningful, off-beat experience in Music City.

Every year on the second weekend of December, the city of Franklin, Tennessee holds it's Dickens of Christmas. This victorian-themed festival provides the over 100,000 visitors to interact with volunteers dressed as Charles Dickens characters, experience live entertainment, shop local merchants, and nourish themselves on a variety of food options.

Using your cell phone provider's international data plan can be expensive and not the best option to stay connected. A mobile hotspot can be more cost effective and offer a more reliable internet connection for your next international trip.

A trip to the Mediterranean is the perfect Summer experience. Not wanting to travel solo, I signed up for one of Contiki's group trips: Rome to Barcelona by Train hosted by the YouTuber Morgan Yates.

I took a couple vacation days to explore Chattanooga, Tennessee. Join me as I take a train ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, taste some whiskey at the Chattanooga Whiskey Distillery, and hike up to Ruby Falls to wander the caves.

Experience Halloween magic in Hiawatha, Kansas: home to the oldest continuous Halloween parade in the U.S.! From double nights of trick-or-treating to the famous Halloween Frolic and fall festival fun, this hometown tradition makes celebrating spooky season and birthdays extra special.