Category Archives: Itineraries

New Zealand South Island Itinerary

Total Days: 9 days on the South Island | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels in central downtown Queenstown, Te Anau, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Tekapo and Christchurch, and one night on a Milford Sound Cruise | Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on mountains, hiking and unique scenery  | Highlights: Queenstown scene, Milford Sound, Rippon Vineyard, […]

New Zealand North Island Itinerary

Total Days: 6 | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels | Transportation: Aukland is walkable and rented a car for the rest of the trip| Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on beaches and unique scenery  | Highlights: Waiheke Island, Tongariro Crossing Hike, beach walks and kayaking trips There are so many different routes you could […]

4 Days in Doha Itinerary

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 […]

Dubai + Abu Dhabi Middle Eastern Economical Adventure

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 […]

Dubai + Abu Dhabi Middle Eastern Lavish Adventure

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 […]

A Long Weekend in New Orleans Itinerary

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 […]

5 Days in San Francisco Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Recommend the Washington Square Inn or a hotel in Nob Hill | Transportation:  Lots of walking and urban hiking, Uber and a car rental for 36 hours | Traveled With: Sister and brother in law | Type of Trip: A whirlwind of walking to the best landmarks and excellent […]

The Best Day Trip Itinerary North of San Francisco

So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it!  Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito.  There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]

2 Days in Foodie Heaven aka Bologna Itinerary

Total Time: 48 Hours | Accommodations: Hotel or Airbnb at Bologna Central| Transportation:  Almost all walking | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Focus on Italian food and landmarks | Highlights:  Food tour, Sanctuary of the Madonna, Landmark and University exploring “Bologna is the food capital of the world” according to the Guardian.  How can […]

5 Day Verona & Venice Itinerary (with a Dolomites Side Trip!)

Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Hotels | Transportation: Walking and boat rides, trains between cities| Traveled: Couple Trip | Type of Trip: A slightly skewed balance of food and exploring| Highlights:  Palazzo Guisti Palace, food tour and cooking class, boat ride on Lake Garda and Venice architecture *Though Venice was flooded in November 2019, […]