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Holiday Gifts for Travelers!

Good Stocking Stuffers that travelers and adventurers want and actually need!  Mask holder: store your masks in a pouch or case for easy access and to keep them clean. Phone mount and charger for your car: because road trips are the new ideal way to travel. Buy one that can do both so you can […]

Lessons Learned in Jordan

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 […]

What to Pack + Wear When Traveling in Jordan

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: […]

My Jordan Adventure

Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]

Don’t Even Think About Doing this in New York City

A little extra advice for what to avoid so that you’re a NYC pro in no time. If you’re heading to NYC, check out this recommended itinerary! Don’t spend more than an hour in Times Square.  You should definitely experience this sensory overload and fully embrace the madness, but then move on quickly! Don’t take […]

5 Days in the Wild Ritzy West Itinerary

Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites  | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse:  Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]

Live a Fairy Tale in Switzerland

Skip Zurich or Geneva and head to the Bernese Oberland region instead! Take the train to Interlaken and use as a home base to explore the quaint storybook Swiss villages that make this country so special. Reasons to visit below: Enchantment The small Bernese Oberland villages – some carless! – offer a real chance to […]

Driving on the Right (but Left) Side of the Road in New Zealand

Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road.  Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]

The Best Souvenirs in New Zealand

If you’re visiting New Zealand, below are the most unique gifts or souvenirs to look for on the North and South Island. ROTORUA MUD Mud is perhaps the most basic of all the face masks, dating back to 1200 BC. This mud takes it up a notch. Although there is geothermal activity in several places […]

Epic Two Week New Zealand Itinerary

Total Days: 14 days not including 2+ travel days | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on nature and scenery, with unique hiking or water-based activities | Highlights: Waiheke Island, Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing, Queenstown scene, Milford Sound overnight cruise, Rippon Vineyards, Hooker Valley […]