Check these off your list and you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic trip! Visit a castle or palaceDublin Castle is the obvious choice as it’s the symbol of Edinburgh. But there’s also the ruins of Dunnottar Castle on the water, Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands or the impressive Stirling Castle. In addition, the Palace of […]
Since moving to the city, I’ve visited some of the most popular attractions, but it’s the unusual, off the beaten path (or maybe hidden right in the heart of the city!) sights that seem to be the most memorable. If you’re a local or planning to visit, consider giving some support to these lesser-known places. […]
Why you should still travel to Greece without a significant other! The Bad When you’re walking through the maze of streets in Santorini or Mykonos, you’ll have to side step the girls in flowing skirts posing for their Instagram husbands. For resorts, hotels or spas, almost 100% of offers are targeted for couples. A sailboat cruise […]
This itinerary includes Santorini, Mykonos and Athens, arriving by flight and then traveling via ferry in between destinations. This guide is tailored to friends or solo travelers – people that want to spend more time exploring, and not necessarily in romantic hotels and restaurants (though everyone deserves a nice meal and sunset cruise!) Total Days: 8 Days […]
Mexico City is 573 square miles, with an overwhelming amount of “things to do.” If this is your first time in CDMX, include at least one of each category below in your itinerary: Food/Beverages Consider street food for at least a couple meals. Tacos, tamales and tortas are the “big three.” Street vendors are located […]
Total Days: 2 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Providence | Transportation: Car and walking for the most part | Traveled: Friends | Type of Trip: Cultural weekend getaway | Highlights: Exploring Benefit Street and colonial homes, Rhode Island State House tour, excellent Italian food Providence doesn’t get much credit when it comes to New England cities. However, it sneaks in world-renowned universities, beautiful colonial […]
WINTER ACTIVITIES Ski or Board at one of the 14 ski resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe, with elite options like Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Northstar and Homewood on the North side of the lake. Other mountain activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, tubing or Ice skating at Squaw rink for those interested. Apres Ski! […]
Fun facts and tips about road tripping through Nevada, Utah and Arizona, focusing on national parks and natural attractions. The “Mighty Five” are the five national parks in Utah: Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. An entrance fee or annual pass is required to enter the parks, though most cars can get in for […]
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]