So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it! Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito. There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]
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Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]
Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Hotels | Transportation: Walking and boat rides, trains between cities| Traveled: Couple Trip | Type of Trip: A slightly skewed balance of food and exploring| Highlights: Palazzo Guisti Palace, food tour and cooking class, boat ride on Lake Garda and Venice architecture *Though Venice was flooded in November 2019, […]
Specific Tips and Strategies for Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Favorite Southern Coastline Transportation The buses are the best way to travel in between Amalfi towns, but mentally prepare for a harrowing ride along the cliffs, mere inches away from the other vehicles. Have day trip transportation planned ahead of time. The Sita buses stop […]
Tips and etiquette when traveling through Italy Coffee Order a “caffè” and you’ll be treated to a single shot of espresso. Sip it at the bar like the locals do. You’ll be charged more if you sit down with it! As a rule of thumb, don’t order a cappuccino (or really any coffee that contains milk) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]