So you wrote a blog post. Congratulations. Uh, now what? Other than sending it to your mom, your BFF, and maybe your high school English teacher (this isn't lame, my husband is a high school teacher and he would shed happy tears if one of his … [Read more...] about 8 Things You MUST Do Before Sharing Your Blog Post on Pinterest
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Travel Blogging Income Report: How I Made $22,000 in my First Full Year
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