Michigan State University - So Much More Than Football and Farming
Growing up 10 minutes down the road from Michigan State University I knew it for two things; farming, and football. I never really came to explore the campus or check out the festivals and art that it had to offer. So I was blown away to discover the artistic side to this Big 10 University. Here are four reasons MSU is bringing culture to college.
Snorkeling The Siflra Fissure In Iceland
The Silfra Fissure is located in Þingvellir National Park and is the only place in the world where you can snorkel in between two tectonic plates. In some places you can even touch both the North American and Eurasian plates at the same time. You can see up to 260ft. down making it some of the clearest water in the world and one of the world’s top diving locations.
Turns Out I AM A Vlogger
I used to tell people I'm not a vlogger. Hell, I made multiple videos titled "I'm Not a Vlogger, I'm a Travel Host". But here's the deal, nowadays, they're the same thing. I wanted the show to be all about the location and me just a talking head but I couldn't figure out why people weren't watching. So I stopped, took a break and did a lot of research about consumers and social media. Here's my big takeaway: people don't want to just join for the destination, they want to be a part of the journey.
Moon Palace Vacation in Jamaica
when a friend of mine won an all-inclusive trip to Jamaica and offered to take me as his +1, I had a choice; try to contact companies to get in as much adventure as possible, film around the resort, or completely turn off and aside from occasional guilt for not featuring a location, ACTUALLY relax! I chose the later.
White Water Rafting the Killer Kern River
The Killer Kern. That’s what they call it. The Kern River has claimed over 280 lives since 1968 and another 8 this summer alone. After learning that less than 2% of accidents occur on commercial rafting trips and being reassured that we would not only be rafting with Ed, but he would take along his best guides for the trip, I began to feel better about the idea.
Why YouTube Scares Me
I've been creating and hosting Monica Goes for over two years now and I have a confession...YouTube scares me. This entire social media, blogging, and vlogging world scares me! I feel a bit old and late to the game. When I started, I had to google "how to use twitter". All I ever wanted to do was host and inspire people to go on adventures! SEO's, MCN's, CPM's...all I knew was I wanted to be a CEO of my own brand, the rest of those three letter terms are gibberish to me. It's been one serious learning curve!
10 Things To Do in and Around Dublin
Traveling to Ireland? Here are 10 things to do in and around Dublin. Find out where to eat, here the best Irish music, and see the Irish countryside
Extreme Cave Kayaking in Pismo Beach California
Pismo Beach, California offers some of the best cave kayaking in the world at Dinosaur Caves. As someone who’s afraid of everything, cave kayaking really pushed me to my limits and was worth every awesome risk!
Chicago Travel Guide - Downtown Adventures, Pizza, and the Skydeck
Chicago is a must-visit big city full of amazing food, adventures, and more. From Navy Pier, to the Seadog Boat Tour, to Pizza at Lou Malnati’s and popcorn at Garrett’s Popcorn, there’s so much to do and eat in Chicago! And for adrenaline junkies, stand on the Skydeck at Willis Tower and see the city from above.
Hanging Bridges, Horseback Riding, and Zorbing in Arenal Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country full of adventures. In one day at Mistico Park, we go to do the Arenal Hanging Bridges, Horseback Riding, and Zorbing. If you’re looking for a Costa Rican adventure, look no further!
The Springs Resort & Spa - Costa Rica
The Springs Resort and Spa in Costa Rica is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. With room views overlooking Arenal Volcano, a swim up bar, and an animal sanctuary on site, this resort has something for everyone.
National Park 100 - For the Newcomer...
National parks were not super on my radar yet. My dad and I planned a long road trip for the move to California and THAT’S where I started to get it. We stopped in Moab and took pictures at Arches National Park, we took back roads to drive through part of Rocky Mountain National Park, we stopped at the Grand Canyon to take in all of the wonder and man did it spark something in me!
Shooting a Webseries on an iPhone
For me it was a way to start. A way to learn about this whole hosting thing and taking videos when I'm out and about. I never could have dreamed the show would take off and get to the point where it is today. And all shot on my iPhone!