Life Update 2022

Hi! Yes, it’s me: Paul from Beyond Utah. After 18 months, but who’s counting? *chuckles nervously* It’s been a rough couple years for me. Along with the rest of planet, I’m juggling the covid19 pandemic as best I can, not knowing any of the definitives. How much longer will this last? Will there be more […]

Our First Time Traveling With A Pet

As brand new doggy dads, we were excited to start traveling with our pet/ puppy, Augie! We decided to do a short weekend (one full day) in San Francisco, as it was his first time flying! Looking back, maybe we should have picked a closer destination. It was about 5 hours of flying there, and […]

My Top 5 Tips For New Bloggers

This summer I rang in the 5th year of online blogging. I have always been a storyteller, and elevating my feelings through words has become a special outlet for me. I’ve been wanting to grow my blog into a business, but I struggled to justify the money needed to take Beyond Utah to the next […]

How I made my mother-son trip more meaningful

It can be an interesting conversation, telling your parents that you’re going to become a blogger. There’s a lot of misconceptions, and I feel like there is certainly a spectrum. I consider myself a travel blogger, but I don’t do it full-time. That being said, there are still plenty aspects of blogging that my family […]

My Skincare Routine

Flying and spending time abroad has varying effects on everyone’s health. I get questions all the time (from passengers and friends) about sleep, eating habits, and skincare. I generally tweak each of these based on where I’m going; and today I’m sharing exactly how I care for my skin while traveling. If you have a […]

A Glimpse Into Portugal

Olá amigos!Summer is here and I’m excited to see where the next few months take you all. I’ve already started seeing some vacations pictures and I hope you all make the most of the warm weather and enjoy the sunshine at home or abroad. 🙂 On my end, I’d like to share a little bit […]

Berlin: Beyond Utah Edition

Hey friends! I wanted to branch out and cover one of my “for fun” trips. At the end of February, I ventured to the German capital for a second go at the city (I briefly visited for a day back in 2016). This time around, I stayed for 4 days and set out to explore […]

Becoming a Flight Attendant: My Story

Before I begin sharing what led me to become a flight attendant,  I need to note that this story is solely my own (see my full disclaimer here). Each flight attendant has their own reasons, timeline, and experiences unique to them. I share my story in hopes that it gives those looking at this rewarding career […]

Flight Attendant FAQ

Hey friends! As some of you know, I am now working full time as a flight attendant at a major US-based airline. Per my disclaimer, I won’t refer to it directly on my website. But I’ve received a lot of similar questions about my new lifestyle and thought I would tackle some of the most […]

An Open Letter To My Younger Self

Like many of you, I have plenty of things that I wish I could have told my younger self. Whether that’s experiences I should have pursued or toxic relationships I should have ended earlier – there’s so much I wish I had known. On the other hand, through my experiences I learned about the world […]