A day trip from Pittsburgh and Columbus, photos of Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio had been blowing up my Instagram before I went for a whirlwind overnight trip. This beautiful region has seen massive increases to tourism since the pandemic. In this post, I spotlight two of the park's hottest spots.
Guide to Pittsburgh if You Love Sports but Your Traveling Partner Doesn’t (aka, There’s No Crying in Travel)
When you're into sports but your traveling partner isn't, you'll want a city that has something you'll both enjoy. Pittsburgh just might be that place.
4 Things to Do in The Outer Banks if You Don’t Like the Beach (aka, Life’s a Beach, but Vacation Doesn’t Have to Be)
In which the Scaredy Cat makes a lot of enemies by admitting she doesn’t like the beach and offers up a list of beach alternatives in the Outer Banks.
A Virtual Baking Adventure with Running Into Joy
Last month, I was invited by blogger Amanda Kay Oaks for a completely different kind of adventure. An adventure in baking!
Guide to Peru: 48(ish) Hours in Lima
Lima is an underrated city that most travelers to Peru have to travel through. Find out what to do in Peru's capital city in "48 Hours in Lima"
J.R.R. Tolkien Travel Quotes: Traveling is Precious
In honor of J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday (Jan. 3, 1892), I've compiled a few of his quotes about travel and adventure.
Guide To Travel: Camp Scaredy-Cat (Including Must-Have Apps For Finding a Campsite)
If 2020 has been good for anything, it's the camping business. Get in on the trend by exploring campsite-finding apps and stick around to read about some of my memorable camping experiences.
A Note from the Scaredy-Cat About the State of the World — and my “World,” Too
CW: pandemic, anxiety, depression Hello from my front porch, dear readers. It's been a while. I hope you're all well out there. My last post was two months ago, which, wow, I did not realize it was that long ago. Time is strange these days. I wanted to give you an update. I haven't forgotten... Continue Reading →
Guide to Peru: A Visitor’s Guide to Peruvian Food (aka, The Very Hungry Scaredypillar)
If you follow my social media accounts or have checked out the About Me page, you’ve probably caught on that I’m a little food-driven. I like to try new foods wherever I go and have a distinct fondness for regional cuisine that I can’t get anywhere else. I recognize that what’s weird and unique to... Continue Reading →
Guide to Travel: Questions to Ask Yourself for Fool-Proof Packing
When getting ready to pack for your big trip, how do you know what to bring? Ask yourself these questions to help get you on the right track.