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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 […]

5 Days of Pure Bliss in Maui Itinerary

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 […]

Five Absolutely Essential Activities in Maui

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 […]

15 Things Nobody Tells You about San Francisco

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 […]

Napa & Sonoma

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 […]

Big Sur + Santa Cruz Road Trip Itinerary

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 […]

Why Alcatraz is the Coolest Place in the United States

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 […]

Keep Calm and Carry On

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 […]