I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I started this blog! I haven’t written a blogiversary post since 2018, so I definitely didn’t want to miss this milestone this year. 2019 marked four years having this blog, but I had a lot of life changes going on and didn’t feel up to writing for…
Author: kowalkowskiallison
A Chicago Staycation for When You Want to Treat Yo’Self
Sometimes the closer we live to a destination, the less we see it as an option for a getaway. It might feel less special or feel like a pointless way to spend money when your home is nearby. But for any of you who live in the greater Chicagoland area (like me), a Chicago staycation…
Travel Influencers That (More Than) Deserve a Follow
With travel slowly coming back to life, I thought it was the perfect time to round up some travel influencers that more than deserve a follow. Travelers are my favorite type of influencers to follow online (obviously). This website wouldn’t even exist without inspiration from some of the OGs below–you can’t start a blog if…
Notes on Traveling Sober and Being “Sober Curious”
updated January 2024 I never saw my extended drinking hiatus coming. Or ever imagined that I would take a trip where I consumed no alcohol (I mean who does that?!). But 2020 was a strange year to say the least, and it lead to my traveling sober in 2021, a first for me since I…
Daydreamer Diaries: 4/9/21
Musings Well, somehow 6 months went by without me sharing one of these! It feels like I’ve made it through my first official winter back in Chicago–last year I was gone traveling for most of it. But now we’ve gotten a few random days of beautiful weather and trees are starting to blossom and it…
Traveling Solo Will Change Your Life
It’s been quite a year hasn’t it? I think we’re all feeling antsy to start living life again, but at the same time, feeling stuck in the stay-at-home mindset that’s been forced upon us for so long. Now more than ever, we have to actively choose to get out of our comfort zones. Traveling solo…
Solo Female Travel in Turks and Caicos
When researching solo female travel in Turks and Caicos, I didn’t find many resources, so I wanted to put together a full guide! If you’re dreaming of a Caribbean escape, TCI (Turks and Caicos Islands) has you covered. With award-winning beaches, friendly locals, COVID infrastructure, tons of sunshine, and all of the good vibes I…
Traveling to the Caribbean During COVID-19
Traveling to the Caribbean during COVID-19: should you or shouldn’t you? For me, it was not easy or straightforward to make that decision. And I’ve come to notice a trend now that I have 3 solo trips under my belt. As much as I love traveling, it still makes me a bit nervous. I’ve realized…