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 […]
Category: Travel Advice
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 […]
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 […]
How to be a traveler, not a tourist
Whenever you step foot into a new country, you’re presented with two options. One, visit the country as a tourist. Or two, arrive as a traveler.In my opinion, there is no right or wrong answer.I recently traveled to the Bahamas, where I was most definitely a tourist. But I’ve had the opportunity to experience many […]
How To Keep Your French Alive (in 2019)
Learning a language can be a hard, but rewarding, experience. For my Francophiles out there, you know how difficult it can be to maintain your level of French (especially coming home to an English-speaking country after living abroad). I wanted to compile a list of resources that can help any French speaker (past, present or […]
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 […]
How to use Instagram to research your destination
In this day and age, the Internet makes finding things to do and see so accessible, it’s almost overwhelming. But with the takeover of social media, sometimes all you really want is just that one “Instagram moment” to share with friends and family. I am guilty of this and have honed my abilities to find “that” […]
How I afford to travel 2.0
How I afford to travel: Version 2.0 If any of you have browsed through my Instagram gallery (@beyondutah), you know that I’ve got a serious case of the travel bug. My original post on how I afford to travel was posted way back in November 2015. Almost 2 years later, I’ve jimmied up a few more ways to […]
Unique Spots to Instagram in Paris
A study published by the Independent found that about 40% of millennials choose their destination based on its “Instagrammability.” In a city like Paris, you can imagine the overload of Instagram pictures. My Bastille Day post was dedicated to the best spots for a unique picture of the Eiffel Tower. Here’s some other unique spots in Paris and […]
3 Day Trips from Salt Lake City
Trip Advisor will tell the average tourist that sites such as Temple Square, the Natural History Museum, and the Utah State Capitol building are the must-sees in Salt Lake. But you don’t want to be just an average tourist, do you? Utah has so much beauty, we even have our own hashtag #beUTAHful! You could miss out […]