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Packing, Souvenirs and Budget Guide for Egypt

You’ve booked your flight (and hopefully tour!) Now it’s a matter of what to bring with you and how much you can expect to spend once you’re there! What to Pack: Conditioner – most hotels will provide shampoo but not conditioner Dry Shampoo – for early morning excursions! Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses – the heat is intense and […]

4 Day Itinerary for Edinburgh, Scotland

Total Days: 4 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in New Town near Princes Street | Transportation: Walking and Tram from the Airport | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: History and royal discoveries | Highlights: Carlton Hill, Dean Village, Harry Potter inspiration, Highlands tour DAY 1 At a glimpse: Exploring the intersection of New and Old and then a hearty pub dinnerTravel agenda: If you are based […]

What I’ve Learned Living in New York City

Fun Facts and Lessons Learned in Manhattan I’ve been visiting New York City several times a year since I was in college. It wasn’t until I moved to the city and spent more time exploring the neighborhoods that I learned the following:   Crosswalk buttons are a thing of the past.  Almost all intersections automatically […]

Traveling Solo to a Honeymoon Paradise

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 […]

Setting Expectations in Santorini

What you must do and what to skip in Santorini! Let’s start with the must-do list: Sunsets from different views.  The sunsets are worth the hype but you should see them from various viewpoints: in my opinion at least one in Fira, one in Oia and one on a sunset cruise! Get on a yacht/cruise/sailboat […]

Lessons Learned in Greece

Surprising facts and tips learned while traveling in Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. Santorini is not just for couples. Read about my time solo here! It gets chilly at night even in the summers, so sweaters and jackets are a must. Greeks love coffee and leisurely long lunches. Dinner is eaten late, often after 10pm. Learn […]

One Week Itinerary for First Timers in Greece

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 […]

What to Prioritize on Your First Trip to Mexico City

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 […]

The Essential 5 Day Travel Itinerary for Mexico City

CDMX travel guide with art museums, tours, landmarks and the best restaurants in the city! Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Boutique hotel in Condesa | Transportation: Ubers and walking| Traveled: Girls trip|  Type of Trip: Art and architecture and a combo of fine dining and hidden gems | Highlights:  Casa Luis Barragon, Food tour, Chapultepec Castle, Teotihuacan Pyramids With so much […]

What to Know When Visiting Boston

Below are tips, advice and fun facts from a local Bostonian. Most people don’t have an accent.  Unless a person grew up (and stayed) in towns like Lynn or Revere, or deep in South Boston/Dorchester, r’s will be pronounced. It’s a college city.  There are 35 colleges and universities in Boston so students make up a […]