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Life Before Travel Blogging FAQ

  Q: How did you start traveling? A: I have had the travel bug for as long as I can remember.  When I was 14 years old, I went on my first trip without my parents to AUSTRALIA! I went with a student ambassador program and ever since, have had the itch to travel.  I […]

May 8, 2020
The Best Brunch in Nashville: 9 Places to Visit

What kind of brunch are y’all in the mood for?! Here are some of my favorites depending on your group and how much you’re wanting to eat/drink! The Best Brunch in Nashville Best Bachelorette Party Brunch Hampton Social– A Basic Bitches DREAAMMMM Brunch spot!  And I know this because I AM a basic bitch.  Super […]

February 13, 2020
Your Basic Nashville Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary

Nashville Bachelorette Weekend: Friday Night Setup the Airbnb:  Check out @Popclinkconfetti to have your personalized champagne bar and balloon wall setup before your arrival! Happy Hour: Saint Anejo for tequila and margaritas, duh. OR get tickets to The Listening Room and have your pre-dinner drinks there!  It’s a Nashville staple and should definitely be done […]

Bali Travel Guide

I have been getting lots of requests about Asia travel tips lately, so thought I should write about my Bali experience.  I have traveled to Asia twice, but both times were before I started travel blogging, so unfortunately, I don’t have any “Insta-worthy” photos to share (but I did add a few from my Iphone3 […]

December 16, 2019
Paris France Travel Guide

The City of LOVE!  Paris really is one of the (if not THE) prettiest cities in the world.  And I’ll NEVER get over the Eiffel Tower… I swear I could just sit in the lawns around the Eiffel Tower gazing up at it all day long. A Complete Paris France Travel Guide: This was my […]

December 13, 2019
The Best Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach NC

So, y’all know that I was just in Wilmington, NC, but did you know there are some amazing beaches located just 15-20 minutes from Wilmington? One of those beaches is Wrightsville Beach and to be honest, I was completely blown away by it. I cannot believe I didn’t know about this little hidden gem! Now, […]

August 1, 2019
Wilmington NC Travel Guide

Something I say almost every time I travel anywhere is, “I wish I just had one more day here,” and that was most definitely the case when I visited Wilmington, N.C.! Actually, I wish I had another three to four days! I had not visited Wilmington before, and I was so impressed with the quaint Southern town.  […]

July 18, 2019
Spring Break With Motel 6

This post is sponsored by Motel 6, but all opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again… SPRING BREAAKKKKKK!  As y’all know, I loveeeee traveling!  You also know when I travel that I love to treat myself—from splurging on luxurious accommodations, indulging in the local cuisine, or having that extra glass of bubbly. […]

April 26, 2019
Switzerland Travel Guide

    Holy SMOKES guys, I just went to the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to in my entire life and I can’t even begin to wrap my head around it.  A magical country called…. SWITZERLAND. Keep scrolling for my complete Switzerland travel guide! I can’t count the number of times in my life […]

April 1, 2019
Cartagena Travel Guide

Vivaaa Cartagenaaa! Cartagena, Colombia was one of my favorite trips of 2018.  It was one of those places that I have always wanted to go and then I finally got the opportunity and it TOTALLY blew me away and exceeded my expectations.  It is such a beautiful, colorful city that is full of life.  It […]

January 20, 2019
The Ultimate London Travel Guide

London is one of my all time favorite cities!  I’ve done quite a few posts on London, but below is my all around travel guide. Scroll down for all my recommendations London can be quite expensive, especially because the British Pound is usually so much stronger than the US Dollar or any other currency, but […]

November 24, 2018
Girl’s Night In with Drink by Numbers

I’m not sure if y’all are familiar with the brand Big Betty or not, but if you’re anything like me, it’s something I know you’re going to be all about.  It all started with their famous wine glass that holds an ENTIRE bottle of wine.  I mean, that just makes sense right?  An easy way […]

October 22, 2018