I took my first international trip in 2003 when the internet was still dial-up, we bought phone cards to call home on pay phones, and relied solely on travel books for where to go. My camera had actual film in it, I drank too much alcohol and slept off too many hangovers well into the afternoon. I …
Starting Over
Hello, and welcome to my new blog, Jet Lagged & Hungry. In 2017, I decided I wanted to sell my business, pack up and take off on a trip around the world. After convincing my ever-so-accommodating husband that I wasn’t losing my mind, we started planning. We saved every extra penny, took …
6 Breathtaking Spots to Watch a Sunrise on O’ahu
Not everyone wants to wake up at dawn and head to the top of a mountain or nearest beach to see the sky light up, but it's always been my favorite way to spend a morning. There’s something about watching the sun peak out over the horizon that makes me feel alive and excited to begin the day. If you …
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Vegan Food and a Small Fire in Italy
Have you ever loved a restaurant so much you set it on fire? No? So it's just me then? Our road trip through the Puglia region of Italy took us to the quaint Italian town of Trani. We only stayed a few days, but the time we had there was unforgettable—only in part because I started a small …
8 Books To Inspire You To See The World
When we planned our year trip, I started to read everything. Books, blogs, magazines, interviews with long-term travelers. I looked at Instagram accounts and listened to audio books. I became obsessed with learning everything I could about how to be the best traveler I could be. Absorbing all that …
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Plant-Based Food in Lisbon
When we set out on our trip around the world, I was nervous about finding plant-based food in different countries. I knew I'd need to make some exceptions and I often did. While some cities were easier than others, Lisbon was a vegan's heaven. If you're planning a trip to Lisbon, here are some of …
Catch the Sunset & Grab a Drink in Lisbon
During our month in Lisbon we spent most evenings watching the sunset or grabbing a drink before dinner—usually both. May was the perfect time to visit. The days were warm and sunny and sunset was late. Although there were plenty of tourists, it wasn't as busy as the summer months. Catch the Sunset …
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Travel Apps to Make Your Life Easier
While I prefer writing stories about my travel experiences, I also hope to be a resource on how to travel. So if you're looking for where to go or what to do, you are in the right place! When I started traveling, the smart phone hadn't even been invented yet. Does that make me sound old? Somehow, …