Tag Archives: adventure

Six Reasons Why Mexico City Should Be Your Bachelor/Bachelorette Destination

1. Time/Location Mexico City is a good long weekend destination! 3-5 days is enough to get a feel for the city (a month wouldn’t be enough time to see everything!)   If the Bride or Groom have friends all over the US, this is a fairly central location and there are direct flights from all major […]

Lessons Learned in Mexico City

Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]

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, […]

6 Days on the Amalfi Coast Itinerary

Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Positano and Hotel in Sorrento | Transportation: Walking/hiking, buses and ferries between towns | Traveled: With a girlfriend | Type of Trip: A lot of logistics and travel time are 100% worth the scenic views and carbs | Highlights:  Ravello Gardens, dinner at La Tagliata, drinks at Franco’s, boat ride in Capri, views from Path of […]

The Best Travel Credit Card

10 Reasons To Choose the Chase Sapphire Reserve (including the 2020 updates!) If you travel, or hope to travel more, it’s time to get a credit card with travel perks. There are the “big three,” but I’ve had the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card for a few years and can verify it has been a fantastic […]

Six Reasons Why You Should Have a Bachelorette (or Bachelor Party) in Portland, Maine

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 […]

How to Crush Your Half or Full Day Layover in Istanbul

Making the most of Istanbul with transportation, site seeing and activity suggestions When I have the time and a longer layover is in an option in a new city, I jump on the opportunity!  Istanbul was an easy yes, as most city sites are in the same area.  It’s an ambitious itinerary but it can […]

Travel Bug

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 […]