View from Piazza Michelangelo in Florence

Italy + Spain: Backpacking Guide

November 21, 2015

What a whirlwind adventure! Our trip was all the things - fun, amazing, exciting, beautiful, tiring, scary, thrilling, filling, packed, but most of all unforgettable.

Now, I wish I had some magical trick to share about how two twenty-somethings in their second year out of college could afford a 10-day trip to Europe. No, my parents did not pay for it... No, I didn't win a contest (I wish!).

Our secret, we work in the travel industry, which comes with awesome perks like flying standby for free.

Why High School Friends are Worth Cherishing

October 18, 2015

Recently, two of my good friends came to visit my roomie and me in Austin, and it was one hilariously, fun weekend. If feels like just yesterday we were roaming the halls of Carmel High School, sharing our lockers in the senior hallway, gossiping in the lunch room...

Guide to Surviving Your First Business Trip

October 9, 2015

Traveling for work is one of my favorite things. I know someday it may become a hassle, but while I have no obligations at home it is the best. I have been on a few business trips, but last week was my first one alone. I embarked on a 3-day trip to a conference in Montana, and I was so nervous.

Nine Things You Should Bring to a Job Interview

September 29, 2015

Interviews can be daunting. One conversation could possibly change your career path. Providing that you are relaxed, prepared, and qualified for the position you should have no problem at all. I have recently experienced being the interviewer and realized what looks best from candidates seeking a position at my company.

Here are nine things to bring to a job interview to make sure all goes as planned:

DIY: Tribal Pumpkins for Fall

September 28, 2015

Growing up, I would always look forward to my family’s holiday traditions. When fall settled in, my mom would warm our house with the smells of the season. We would carve pumpkins for the front porch and make caramel apple lollipops with the apples we picked at a local orchard. My mom went to great lengths to make each season special, and looking back I really appreciate her efforts.

Things to do Instead of Spending Money

September 20, 2015

Challenge: Spend nothing this weekend.

Challenge accepted. As the summer is wrapping up, I am reevaluating my expenses after a summer of fun. I found that most of my money is spent on the weekends, my highest expense is eating out, and I am not frugal when I travel. So after making myself sick from seeing how much money I have spent recently, I decided to do a spending cleanse.