It’s often hard to find the perfect itinerary for the hodgepodge of bride-to-be, college friends, future sister-in-law, cousin and random co-worker. Well Vegas can wait! To celebrate the bride-to-be and keep her close-knit crew busy, fed and happy, look no further! Portland may just be the perfect balance of low key but fun and nice […]
Category Archives: From My View
04
Oct
Oct
Where to Next? If you’re the person who always likes to have a trip planned, I sympathize with you. It’s something to look forward to and motivation to get through some long days. When wanderlust kicks in, these are the steps I usually go through. Do you have friends in other states or abroad you […]
04
Sep
Sep
I have a bit of an obsession with Alcatraz. It began when my parents introduced me to The Rock in middle school (prime time Nick Cage movie, 100% recommend!) Since then I have watched dozens of documentaries, visited the island 4 times and even applied for a job as a tour guide (made it to […]
27
Aug
Aug
5 Reasons why its not worth overpacking & what you should always bring 1. You won’t have to pay for checked baggage. This isn’t the case for all airlines, but most have a fee and it can add up fast. It would be the equivalent of AT least two dinners. 2. If you bring a […]
26
Aug
Aug
And my favorite to travel with. Has anyone been on a college campus lately? Backpacks are BACK! And it makes sense. Bags are heavy and it is so much better to have equally distributed weight on your back, versus everything on one shoulder. When I was in school everyone had big shoulder bags and 8 […]
17
Aug
Aug
When you’re traveling solo, you hear this question a lot. It’s usually asked for three reasons. 1) The seat taker needs an extra seat to be with their party so if you answer no, the seat will be upended from you and you’re left by yourself.2) The seat asker wants a place to sit but […]
01
Aug
Aug
Hi there! I’m Penelope, an avid traveler with a sense of adventure and type-A research and guides to stand behind. My itineraries are most often an organized mishmash of exploration and activities, with lots of local food in between for sustenance and a cool bar to unwind in at the end of the night. I know […]