I started Practical Wanderlust in June 2016. I wanted to have a travel diary for our year-long honeymoon: a way to record our experiences for our family and friends, and perhaps share information with other travelers too. Always mindful of my budget, … [Read more...] about Travel Blogging Income Report: How I Made $22,000 in my First Full Year
2017: the Year that Everything Changed for Us
In 2016, I got married, quit my job, and skipped away with my new husband to take a year-long honeymoon. How the heck was 2017 supposed to top THAT?! Last year’s year-in-review post was a round-up of 16 travel fails in 2016. At the time, our bad … [Read more...] about 2017: the Year that Everything Changed for Us
Glamping Near San Francisco: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Redwoods. Vineyards. Mountain towns nestled in pine trees. Scenic coastal views. Otters. Sea lions. Ponies, for some reason? Fresh oysters. It kinda sounds like I’m describing a bunch of different locations, doesn’t it? Nope: I’m describing one small … [Read more...] about Glamping Near San Francisco: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Itinerary
33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter
Prague is one of the most stunning cities in Europe, with the added bonus of being budget-friendly AND having Christmas Markets that stay open after New Years (a HUGE plus!) And Prague in winter is magical: there's nothing more romantic than … [Read more...] about 33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter
53 Perfect Gifts for Every Type of Travel Lover (& for Yourself) in 2026
Earlier this month, my family was like, "so now that you and Jeremy are done traveling long-term, what do you want for Christmas?" The question stumped us. For the last year, we'd been traveling - which meant we couldn’t receive any physical … [Read more...] about 53 Perfect Gifts for Every Type of Travel Lover (& for Yourself) in 2026
Backpacking Ecuador: Itinerary for 1 Incredible Month
For such a small country, Ecuador is insanely diverse. From the high altitude metropolitan city of Quito, to the animal refuge of the Galapagos Islands, to the adventure town of Banos, to the high mountain regions of the Andes, to the Amazon … [Read more...] about Backpacking Ecuador: Itinerary for 1 Incredible Month