Tag Archives: wanderlust

Dubai + Abu Dhabi Middle Eastern Lavish Adventure

Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Transportation: Taxis mostly | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Nothing but the best | Highlights:  Souks, Desert Safari, Mosques The more extravagant itinerary option, because, when in Dubai! If you don’t need the extra pampering or elaborate dinners, check out this itinerary instead. DAY 1 At a glimpse:  A feast for […]

Must-do activities in New Orleans that aren’t Bourbon Street

Eat your heart out! NOLA’s food scene has blown up in the past few years.  It is home to some of the world’s best cuisine and chefs. Below are some of the items you should try when you’re there: Alligator: is served a variety of ways and the fried alligator at Cochon, alligator cheesecake at […]

A Long Weekend in New Orleans Itinerary

Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in CBD or French District | Transportation: Mostly walking, some Ubers and a streetcar ride | Traveled: Girls trip|  Type of Trip: Exploring the city during the day, good food, live music and drinks at night| Highlights:  Garden District tour, jazz on Frenchmen Street, kayaking in the bayou This is an itinerary for those who want an authentic […]

5 Days in San Francisco Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Recommend the Washington Square Inn or a hotel in Nob Hill | Transportation:  Lots of walking and urban hiking, Uber and a car rental for 36 hours | Traveled With: Sister and brother in law | Type of Trip: A whirlwind of walking to the best landmarks and excellent […]

2 Days in Foodie Heaven aka Bologna Itinerary

Total Time: 48 Hours | Accommodations: Hotel or Airbnb at Bologna Central| Transportation:  Almost all walking | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Focus on Italian food and landmarks | Highlights:  Food tour, Sanctuary of the Madonna, Landmark and University exploring “Bologna is the food capital of the world” according to the Guardian.  How can […]

6 Days on the Amalfi Coast Itinerary

Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Positano and Hotel in Sorrento | Transportation: Walking/hiking, buses and ferries between towns | Traveled: With a girlfriend | Type of Trip: A lot of logistics and travel time are 100% worth the scenic views and carbs | Highlights:  Ravello Gardens, dinner at La Tagliata, drinks at Franco’s, boat ride in Capri, views from Path of […]

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 […]

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Maine Itinerary

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 […]

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 […]