I started The Scenic Route Traveler in college, somewhere between my first and third study abroad semester, because I needed somewhere to put everything I was seeing. It began as a blog. It still is, mostly, just with a camera and a video channel attached now.
I keep doing it because I think showing someone a place they've never heard of does something that a checklist itinerary can't. It makes that place real. The food markets and the quiet parks and the unremarkable street corners where something interesting happened, that's what makes a place somewhere people actually live rather than just somewhere to visit.
Over the past decade, what started as a study abroad blog launched during three semesters abroad has grown into a brand spanning 48 countries across six continents. Through writing, photography, and video, I now cover destination guides, hotel reviews, hiking itineraries, and cultural stories, all built from firsthand experience in each place.
That work includes partnerships with tourism boards, boutique hotels, and outdoor outfitters across North and Central America, producing content across multiple formats for each. The range runs from rural Illinois bed-and-breakfasts to luxury inns in Panama, which reflects what this brand actually covers: places worth knowing about, regardless of size or budget.
The Scenic Route Traveler covers destinations across six continents through a travel blog, photography portfolio, and YouTube channel. Whether you're planning a trip, looking for a specific destination guide, or just here to see the world through someone else's lens, it's all here. For brands and partners interested in working together, the best place to start is the ‘Work with me’ page.
By the Numbers
The Scenic Route Traveler publishes across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads, with content spanning destination guides, travel photography, and short-form video. The archive covers 230-plus destinations across 48 countries and six continents, with new content published four to six times per week across platforms.
For partnership inquiries, press trips, or collaboration opportunities, reach out directly through the ‘Work with me’ page.
Frequently Asked Questions - The Scenic Route Traveler
What makes The Scenic Route Traveler different from other travel blogs? The content comes from firsthand experience across 48 countries and six continents, documented through writing, photography, and video. The focus is on destinations worth knowing about, not just the obvious ones, covered with enough depth to be useful when planning a trip.
What destinations do you cover? Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, and Oceania. The full destination library lives in the blog.
How often is new content published? Four to six times per week across platforms. The blog and YouTube channel are updated regularly with new destination guides, travel photography, and videos.
Do you offer photography services? Yes, proposal photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, destination shoots, and personal branding sessions. Chicago-based, with availability for travel domestically and internationally. Full details are on the Book a Shoot page.
How can brands or tourism boards work with me? Partnership opportunities include sponsored content, press trips, destination campaigns, and multi-platform coverage across blog, video, and social. Reach out through the ‘Work with me’ page to start a conversation.
Ready to start your next adventure? Explore our complete collection of travel guides, photography inspiration, and destination insights at The Scenic Route Traveler. Because life should be an adventure - take the scenic route!