Author Archives: Megan Starr

Kostanay, Kazakhstan: Spending Winter in ‘Almost’ Siberia

Kostanay, Kazakhstan is almost Siberia.  Almost.  It lies very close to the Russian border and in the northern Kazakh steppe.  There is nothing for miles and miles…and miles…and miles. Summer is probably beautiful there.  I imagine parks open with ferris wheels spinning and kids laughing while eating their pink cotton candy.  I imagine teenagers sitting […]

6 Best Faroe Islands Tours (Puffins, Waterfalls, & More!)

Best Faroe Islands tours and excursions- Vagar Island

You don’t have to rent a car to enjoy the Faroe Islands to the maximum. These Faroe Islands tours will give you a taste of the archipelago and its best sights with ease. These are the best tours in the Faroe Islands. Below is a short guide to the excursions and activities we cover in […]

Colorado to California Road Trip: 5 States in 7 Days (+ Map)

Valley of Fire State Park Nevada

The quickest way to reach any destination is by plane, but taking a scenic road trip is far more memorable and exciting. This is especially true when embarking on a Colorado to California road trip, one of the nation’s best! Some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the US can be found between these […]

15 Best National Parks to Visit in August (+ Travel Tips!)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Are you booking an end-of-summer trip and looking into some of the best national parks in August as a destination? This guide showcases 15 incredible US national parks to visit in August that you should consider for your trip! August can be a bit of a hectic month in terms of tourism. The United States […]

15 Best Small Towns in Michigan (That You Should Visit!)

Mackinac Island

Michigan is a very underrated state and one thing that makes the state even more amazing are the several places to visit there. These are the best small towns in Michigan! If you’re looking to escape for the weekend, definitely consider one of these Michigan small towns. Some are situated near the lake and others […]

My Experience on a Hurtigruten Cruise in Norway (and How You Can Go on One Too!)

I had just arrived in Norway.  In between seeing bleached-out messes on Paradise Hotel on Norwegian television and the constant running of news, I would sometimes skim through channels to see a large cruise ship slowly drifting its way down a narrow fjord.  I remember frequently asking myself how someone could be so harebrained to […]