Category Archives: Travel Tips

Six Reasons to Have a Bachelorette Party in Nantucket (and Six Reasons Not To!)

Nantucket is an incredible Bachelorette getaway…if you are willing to plan ahead and spend some money. This is for the bride-to-be that loves a good beach day and charming hydrangea-covered cobblestone streets during the day and a great beer and (classy) escapades in the evening.  Pros of a Bachelorette in Nantucket Seafood – As one might […]

10 Day New England Road Trip from Boston

I’ve included a guide to the quaint and quintessential New England stops on a 10 day road trip below! 1 Day on the North Shore, Massachusetts Massachusetts’s “North Shore” consists of the coastal towns North of Boston. Assuming you’re starting in Boston, head north to destination Salem. Salem has the history and intrigue to warrant […]

Cape Town Bucket List

Check these off your Cape Town travel list and you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic trip! Hike the trailsGet some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful mountains overlooking Cape Town. Lion’s Head is a 45 minute- an hour hike with some scrambling at the top. Just enough exercise and adventure to feel really good about it! […]

Tips for Visiting Cape Town

Surprising facts and tips learned while traveling in Cape Town, South Africa! South African cities are casual. When packing, jeans are acceptable almost everywhere – though I would turn it up a notch for visiting vineyards or nice restaurants. Speaking of, the food is incredible. Lots of breads, seafood, game meat dishes and desserts are […]

Lessons Learned on a South African Safari

Just a few fun facts and tips to inspire a South African trip, motivate that delayed booking, or dazzle fellow adventurers! Click here for my specific Kruger Park experience at The Shishangeni Lodge. Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in Africa. Only a certain amount of visitors are allowed per day and camps […]

Staying at The Shishangeni Lodge in Kruger

Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and became a National Park in 1921. It is 7,523 square miles, or roughly the size of Israel.  Shishangeni Lodge is a private reserve with 39 thousand acres in the southeast corner of the park. The location is a 2 hour drive from Kruger airport or a 4.5 hour drive […]

Thailand Must-Do and Must-Eat

Six of the things you should experience in Thailand, that aren’t sunbathing on the beach! Thailand is an incredible country with scenic beaches and idyllic islands. Although it is the picture-perfect place to relax, it’s also an opportunity to experience a unique city scene and culture deeply influenced by the belief system and values of […]

Lessons Learned in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is very hilly.  And despite being a major concrete jungle with the highest number of skyscrapers in the world, it also has a lot of rural areas with parks and forests. Locals will take photos of people that look foreign.  Consider it a compliment! The rules of the road are minimal so be […]

A Fort Lauderdale Winter Escape

What to see and do when visiting Fort Lauderdale in 2021 Beach Bum The City of Fort Lauderdale has 7+ miles of pristine beaches. Starting in the late 1980s, the beach and A1A road got a serious upgrade that now includes a “wave wall” protecting the sand from the promenade. The beach is public and […]

Keep This in Mind Before Going on a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia

There’s no guarantee your flight will take off, even if the forecast looks good. Wind can be a factor and the rule of thumb is that the balloons don’t fly when the wind is over 10mph. To avoid disappointment, plan for at least three mornings in Cappadocia and book a flight for the first morning […]