A travel blog for the inexperienced traveler to help plan the trip of a lifetime
Who is Allison Ball? Six years ago, Allison Ball sat next to her sister, Emilie, who was just recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates from white blood cells called lymphocytes and thus affects the part of the immune system called the lymphatic system. In the simplest terms, with... Continue Reading →
John Mann’s interest in flying began as young as four years old from watching some of his favorite TV shows, including Ripcord, Johnny Quest and Sky King. He dreamed of adventure and was captivated by the thought of flying above the earth looking down at all the sights and special features. He can’t remember a... Continue Reading →
As the Christmas season approaches, it seems only fitting to address a fear many people have: traveling during the holidays. In the Christmas classic movie Home Alone, we see eight-year-old Kevin and his family rushing through the airport in hopes to reach their flight before take off. As they rush through the terminals, hundreds of... Continue Reading →
With the snow falling around us, the season of skiing and snowboarding begins. Eager to be out of the classroom, we stare out our classroom windows wishing for freedom from our desks. Winter break is not far away- and it is time to start planning a trip to the slopes. A few winters ago, my... Continue Reading →
In my eighth grade year, my family decided to head down to a nearby ski resort (Ski Sawmill) and take some lessons on how to ski. Since then, we have taken multiple trips with other families we are close with to larger resorts. My siblings have taken the time to join our high school's ski... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas was my absolute favorite holiday movie. I spent hours watching the movie, and ever since I have begged my parents to take me to Disney World for Christmas! So, below is my dream trip! Dates Of Visit: December 20 - December 27 Where to Stay: Disney... Continue Reading →
Ski season is coming, and ski vacations are certainly popular during those winter months. Preparing a ski getaway will make you excited, but you will never forget the price when you are planning a ski trip. Below are tips for budgeting your ski trip. While it won't necessarily be the cheapest plan, there are some... Continue Reading →
Winter season is coming, are you guys excited to plan a ski vacation? I lived in the south of China for twenty years, and unlike those northern cities, it seldom snows there. Even though I have been skiing in China before and it was my first time skiing. Xiling Snow Mountain is located... Continue Reading →
As the screen came into focus I heard a slightly computerized sounding “Hi there!” and my friend studying abroad in London appeared on the screen. Due to the five-hour time difference and the fact that she’s usually off in a different country on the weekends, it was so nice to finally find a moment to... Continue Reading →
Buying gifts for people is hard. That’s why I am here today to help give you some ideas for the traveler in your life! A Map – This gift makes a beautiful decoration to add to anyone’s home. Be sure to gift them decorative pins too. That way they can add pins to all of... Continue Reading →
The Road Most (Knowledgeably) Traveled 