Welcome to my first ever gift guide for travel girls here on The Daydreamer Next Door! I can’t believe I haven’t written one of these yet, but after the success of my Camino de Santiago Female Packing List, I figured it was time to share some of my general favorite travel items. These are things…
My Honest Review of a Girls Weekend in America’s Most Violent State
New Mexico is a state that’s been on my bucket list for years. I probably have to credit (blame?) Instagram influencers for that. When someone really pretty who’s really good at taking photos goes to White Sands National Park or the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico as a destination becomes very appealing. But of course…
One Day in Arches National Park
We started our epic road trip across Utah with one day in Arches National Park. Of course, one day is never enough to do it all, but we were able to get a really good feel for this park with the time we had. If you only have one day in Arches, I do recommend…
My 9 year blogiversary and a slightly unhinged essay about its name
I started this blog in September of 2015, and it’s been my favorite hobby ever since. I don’t always write blogiversary posts, but we’re overdue for one! Of course I want to share how things have been going and what little goals I’ve reached and haven’t. I’ll get to all that in time, but first…
A Summery Summary (2024)
I’m back with another seasonal round up…all the highlights and favorites from June, July, and August 2024. Let’s dive in first with what I was able to check off my summer bucket list. Then I’ll talk about some things I’ve been loving lately. What Got Accomplished From My Summer Wish List PICKLE BALL Ever since…
A Millennial Shares Her Best Podcasts For A Road Trip
I’ve been a podcast listener/fan for almost a decade now! I have them on doing chores at home, when I’m driving around running errands, in the background at work, during travel, or (when I’m really hooked) just because. I share my favorite listens from time to time on my seasonal update posts, but I’ve never…
What NOT To Do Before Your Trip With MedSailors
If you found this post, most likely it’s because you already booked an epic sailing holiday with MedSailors. Woohoo you are going to have the best time! Or maybe you’re still in the daydreaming phase and you’re craving all the MedSailors content before you book. I’ve definitely been there, too! I did my first trip…
The California Zephyr! Riding from Chicago to Grand Junction (and back)
This spring I got to check another thing off my bucket list: riding the California Zephyr! The California Zephyr is an Amtrak train that takes you from Chicago to San Francisco in about 52 hours, if you do the whole route. My boyfriend and I were headed to Utah to visit Salt Lake City and…