Preparing for the hike and tips along the way! The Tongariro Crossing is one of the World’s Most Epic Day Hikes according to National Geographic. Located on the North Island just below Taupo, Tongariro is a National Park and Dual World Heritage site featuring out-of-this-world volcanoes, craters, mineral springs, vivid green and blue lakes and […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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Milford Sound was the highlight of our New Zealand trip. Not only do we recommend the drive there, but an overnight stay was the best decision we made. Here’s everything you need to know! The drive to Milford Sound is half the fun. From Queenstown, I recommend renting a car so you can stop at […]
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Total Days: 4 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in West Bay, Doha | Transportation: Taxis and some walking | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Treating yourself to Middle Eastern culture and food | Highlights: Souks, Desert Safari, Al Thakira Mangroves Forest DAY 1 At a glimpse: A quintessential Doha dayTravel agenda: Once you’ve made […]
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Doha, the capital of Qatar, is the “little sister” city to Dubai. While Dubai offers ample accolades and record-breaking landmarks including the best hotel, tallest building and largest mall by total area, visitors in Doha won’t be disappointed with the Arabic-inspired architecture, waterfront sand dunes and authentic Middle-Eastern attractions. Not the largest in the world, […]
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Tips and interesting facts to read before traveling to Dubai or other parts of the UAE! Dubai is a show-off. The city currently holds the following records: tallest building, largest indoor ski resort, best hotel, largest flower garden, largest performing fountain and the list goes on. Residents are so wealthy they have buildings erected so […]
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Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Transportation: Taxis mostly, a public bus to Abu Dhabi | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Experiencing Middle Eastern culture, food and some striking landmarks | Highlights: Souks, Desert Safari, Mosques The slightly adjusted itinerary, with a reasonable amount of luxury, because it’s all relative when you’re in the city of opulence! If […]
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Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Transportation: Taxis mostly | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Nothing but the best | Highlights: Souks, Desert Safari, Mosques The more extravagant itinerary option, because, when in Dubai! If you don’t need the extra pampering or elaborate dinners, check out this itinerary instead. DAY 1 At a glimpse: A feast for […]
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Six reasons why you should have a Bachelorette in New Orleans. And why it’s possible not to make it all about partying. 1. Never a dull moment! You don’t have to stay up until 4:00AM Saturday night to party (if you don’t want to). Prefer day drinking on Saturday afternoon or partaking in a Sunday […]
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Eat your heart out! NOLA’s food scene has blown up in the past few years. It is home to some of the world’s best cuisine and chefs. Below are some of the items you should try when you’re there: Alligator: is served a variety of ways and the fried alligator at Cochon, alligator cheesecake at […]
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Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in CBD or French District | Transportation: Mostly walking, some Ubers and a streetcar ride | Traveled: Girls trip| Type of Trip: Exploring the city during the day, good food, live music and drinks at night| Highlights: Garden District tour, jazz on Frenchmen Street, kayaking in the bayou This is an itinerary for those who want an authentic […]