Did something a bit different with this post! We took turns sharing about our experience as we planned and then embarked on our Croatian adventure. Two friends, but two very different people, we talk about why traveling with a companion can change how you travel. Lindsey: Eventually we just have to pick somewhere, I texted…
Adventure Arkansas: Hot Springs
Over the past few years I’ve started to hold a lot more appreciation for my home state. I grew up in the historic town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, just a few miles from downtown. This city, located in the gentle rolling hills of the Ouachita Mountains, is known for its natural thermal waters and for…
Boston Re-Run
Pun totally intended. I was in Boston last week for a few days and did an interview for the blog with my friend Heather (read that here) before she raced the Boston Marathon. The main point of the trip was to cheer on my friend in the most famous marathon in the world, but we…
Farewell, Tulsa
I’ll never forget my skepticism when Jackson said, “Tulsa’s pretty cool.” I was still in school in Jonesboro. He had driven from Springfield to check out the Tulsa area so this conversation took place over the phone. “Oh?” I asked, not buying it. Later that year I had moved to Springfield and Gearhead decided to…
Taken With Tulsa: Series Launch
I’m turning twenty four this month and, wow, that’s strange to write… Again, I’m thinking “Wait, How’d I Get Here??” Anyway, my brother is coming all the way from Virginia to visit and celebrate with us, and I am PUMPED. I can’t wait to show him around this cool city I’ve been calling home for…
An Interview with Soon-to-Be World Traveler and Southeast Asia Backpacker: Naomi Tate
A lot of people talk about wanting to travel. You’ve heard your friends or family members say, “I love to travel. I want to see the world.” And then there’s people that actually travel. There are friends and family members that can actually tell you stories about their adventures. The difference between travelers and want-to-be…