Total Time 48 Hours| Accommodations: Hotel or Inn in Downtown Portland | Transportation: Walking and biking | Traveled: With girlfriends | Type of Trip: Iconic Maine food and drinks | Highlights: Lobstering, Brewery Tour, Bike Ride, Holy Donuts Welcome to Maine, a state that has 3,478 miles of coastline, 67 lighthouses and produces 40 million pounds […]
Tag Archives: explore
04
Dec
Dec
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 […]
16
Sep
Sep
Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Resort in Kaanapali | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled With: Girlfriend | Type of Trip: Relaxing and reveling in natural landmarks | Highlights: Haleakala Sunrise, Surfing, Waterfall exploring on Road to Hana, Old Lahaina Luau DAY 1 At a glimpse: Rent a car at the airport and drive […]
14
Sep
Sep
Add to your Hawaii must-do list now! Practice your hula at a traditional Luau. There are several luau options and pros/cons of each, but the waterfront Old Lahaina Luau is focused on the authenticity of Hawaiian history and music, as well as traditional cuisine. Spend time in the warm cobalt blue water. Surfing was invented […]
05
Sep
Sep
First and foremost, don’t call it San Fran!! The only worse crime would be calling it Frisco. To the locals it’s San Francisco, SF or The City. It is COLD! It is not your typical “California weather” so prepare for clouds, fog (Karl) and chilly nights any time of the year. The water is also […]
05
Sep
Sep
There are over 600+ vineyards and wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Where to begin and how to choose? Here are the basics: When traveling from San Francisco, you can expect the weather to be 10-20 degrees warmer in wine country! But it still gets chilly and the fog rolls in at night. This is part […]
05
Sep
Sep
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon. It is known for its dramatic scenery that includes cliffs, rocks, redwoods and beaches. In terms of accommodations, plan ahead because there are not many options in Big Sur and they fill up quickly! They […]
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 […]
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 […]