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I wrote a blog for tips BEFORE you go to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, just to help you prepare with packing and getting ready. But I decided to also write one for tips to enhance your experience once you're already inside the park. Read & enjoy! Whenever a group of cars are pulled over, pull over. It's most likely an animal sighting that you don't want to miss! Drive slow. There are frequent animal crossings and you don't want to hit anything. This is even

Trying foods from around the world is what makes traveling even better! There are so many dishes that you don't have access to back in the states, or if you do, it simply doesn't taste the same. Just like anything else with traveling, people have their own opinions on which foods are must-try item, but here are my favorite food items from around the world: China Peking Duck This is one of my absolute favorite dishes of all time! Peking duck is a dish from Beijing where the me

Idaho Falls prides itself on offering the amenities of a large metropolis in the charming package of pleasant, laid-back living. It's a small city on the shores of the beautiful Snake River located in the heart of some of the nation's best known recreation areas. The River Walk This is the main attraction of the town since it's built along the shores of the Snake River. Spend a couple hours walking along the shores and admiring the beautiful views. Here are some highlights yo

Grand Teton National Park is an excellent place to spot some amazing wildlife. As like anything that has to do with nature, nothing is guaranteed. You never know when you're going to see an animal or where, but checking in these places can increase your chances! You can even join this Facebook group to see posts of when/where wildlife was spotted in the park to help you out as well. Moose Moose are extremely hard to see unless you get pretty lucky. They enjoy marshy wetlands,

When you travel, it's inevitable that some weird things are going to happen to you. Not good. Not bad. Just things that just make you scratch your head and think, "is this really happening?" And they typically turn into those stories that just make you laugh so hard because it just really was such an odd experience! Here are some of mine: Splotchy The first morning that I woke up in Myanmar, I had what appeared to be a drop of water on my cheek. When I went to wipe it off, my

Grand Teton National Park is a 310,000 acre park featuring the 40-mile long Teton Mountain Range, which is visible from nearly everywhere in the park. It's only 31 miles south of Yellowstone National Park, but offers extremely different natural views. Here is your ultimate guide to visiting one of my favorite parks in the US: Where to Stay Camping There are 6 campgrounds within the park: Gros Ventre ($33/night) Jenny Lake ($32/night) Signal Mountain ($34/night) Colter Bay ($3

It's always scary to move across the globe, especially when you don't know much about the city. Even if you've visited a place before, it's a lot different when you're living there. After living in Chongqing, China for a year I have a good idea of what life is like in this awesome city. Here's a little information to help you gain confidence about your move! Cost of Living Averages Rent Studio/1 bedroom- 1800-2200 ¥ ($260-317 USD) 2 bedroom- 2200-3000 ¥ ($317-433 USD) Utili

The Grand Canyon is the second most visited National Park in the US with just under 6 million annual visitors. It's a huge canyon (duh!) with layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. It's definitely a must-see on anyone's USA Bucket List! Here's a guide to help you on your first trip: Visiting Entrance fee: $35 per car, valid for one week OR Interagency Annual Pass: $80, valid for one year (unlimited access to all federal parks-I recommend

This small city in Southern Idaho is known as the gateway to Snake River Canyon. It blends the best of both worlds: city amenities & conveniences with outdoors recreation. This city truly stole my heart. It's not very often that I can picture myself living in a place, and I was already looking up house prices by the time I left. Here are 7 amazing things to do when visiting this city: 1. Shoshone Falls This is definitely the main attraction. It's probably the only reason why

Many people who know me think I have been traveling my whole life. Which isn't really true. Sure, I went on family vacations as a kid and even did a Japanese student exchange program in middle school- but, that was kind of the extent of my traveling growing up. It wasn't until my last semester of college that I decided to study abroad. I really wasn't able to do so being a full-time student-athlete, so once my senior season was over in the fall, I decided to try it out in the

When you're preparing for your trip to Yellowstone National Park, it can sometimes feel overwhelming even after reading my Ultimate Guide and 4-Day Itinerary. Here are my tips to help you out when you're planning your amazing Yellowstone vacay: NO CELL SERVICE or WiFi. I have T-Mobile and didn't get service at all for 4 straight days. My mom has AT&T and would only get service after about 10pm when most people had left the park and cleared up the signal. We heard several peop

Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. It really is an awesome place to just escape the real world for a couple days and get lost in the beauty of nature. Here's what to do during your time in Sedona: What to Do Balloon Expedition See the red rock formations from up above! It's quite pricey, but if you want to see these amazing rock f

Yellowstone National Park is usually a top bucket list item for people traveling through the United States. The park is a massive 3,500 square miles, or 2.2 million acres, which can make it seem overwhelming when planning a visit to this beauty. I have an Ultimate Guide for visiting this park with lots of detailed information about where to stay and what to do. But let me make it even easier by planning out your 4-day itinerary for you: Watch my YouTube video to help you plan

Staying healthy should always be a top priority of yours, even if you're not traveling. But when you're traveling and your usual routine is messed up, it can sometimes be hard to keep your health and immune system as a top priority. When you're traveling you're most likely getting less sleep, readjusting to a new time zone, eating different foods, and being exposed to germs your body has never seen before. This makes it even MORE important to stay healthy while traveling. Her

Yellowstone is known for having some amazing wildlife to view! Although it is possible to see wildlife anywhere throughout the park, there are definitely some areas that may increase your chances of seeing a certain animal. You can even join this Facebook group to see posts of when/where wildlife was spotted in the park to help you out as well. Here's my guide to spotting wildlife in Yellowstone: Bison Everywhere. Literally everywhere. I can't even count the amount of times w

Dutch tulip growers build a huge garden with approximately 200,000 tulips in Dam Square & everyone's invited to pick a free bouquet of tulip

On March 1, 1872 Yellowstone became the first National Park in the United States. It's famous for sitting on top of a dormant volcano and is home to more geysers and hot springs than anywhere in the world. People come from all over the world to gaze at these natural wonders and spot some beautiful wildlife. Here is the ultimate guide for your first visit to Yellowstone: Where to Stay Camping There are 5 campgrounds within the park for summer camping: Madison ($27/night) Grant

Traveling to a country that doesn't speak your language can be quite intimidating. You start to think of everything that could go wrong and can even talk yourself out of visiting the place entirely. But I promise you- there are ways to make it less scary! Try out these tips: Try learning basics There are lots of apps or websites that'll help you at least learn the basics of whatever language you're trying to learn. You might not be able to have a full conversation with someon

Prague is often referred to as a fairytale city or a Disneyland for adults. The architecture around the city is absolutely jaw-dropping. But, there are numerous parks scattered around the city to offer gorgeous greenery and an escape from the city life. Here is a list of must-see parks to see during your visit to this magical city: Petrinske Sady 118 00 Praha 1 Letenske Sady 170 00 Praha 7- Letna Stromovka 160 00 Praha 7- Holesovice Vitkov 130 00 Praha 3-Zizkov Riegrovy Sady

Monterey is a beautiful seaside city known for its ocean activities, dining, and gorgeous landscapes. It's a great place to see marine life.