Thanks to another cheap flight deal from Going, I planned a quick 3-day weekend trip to Banff in June for a double birthday trip with a friend. While I was a little nervous about crowds and high prices knowing that it would be high season, I am so glad that we went. The temperature wasContinue reading “A Weekend in Banff National Park”
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A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan
Perhaps it’s your first time traveling far from home or it’s your first trip to a foreign-speaking country. Perhaps it’s your first time in Asia or maybe it’s all of the above. Regardless of the reason, planning a trip to Japan can feel overwhelming; I know it did at least for me when I bookedContinue reading “A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan”
DIY New York City Pizza Crawl
New York City is famous for many things and one of my absolute favorites is New York pizza. There’s nothing like a classic New York slice with its thin, crispy crust and oil running down your arm as you bite into the tangy, cheesy goodness. While there are several New York staple pizza shops slingingContinue reading “DIY New York City Pizza Crawl”
Tips for Your First Trip to Japan
Japan was a bucket list trip for us that was spontaneously booked after receiving a flight deal email from Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) that was too good to pass up. Round trip from the US to Tokyo for $550? Yep! I’ll take that. The trip was booked for January 2020 and, while my boyfriendContinue reading “Tips for Your First Trip to Japan”
72 Hours in Vancouver
As I divulged the details about my recent adventure with family and friends, a question I often received was, “How did you decide on Vancouver?” The first half of my answer is frequently the same for any new travel destination: good food and a beautiful destination. The second half of my answer was less common:Continue reading “72 Hours in Vancouver”
Get to Know the Real Nashville
It happened seemingly overnight. ABC’s television drama, “Nashville”, premiered in 2012 to 8.93 million viewers followed shortly thereafter by a New York Times piece crowning Nashville as the new “it” city. Fast forward to 2019 and the city continues its rapid growth, averaging 90 people moving to Nashville a day. This record-setting population boom hasContinue reading “Get to Know the Real Nashville”
Kentucky Derby Tips for First Timers
Updated May 1, 2024 The hats. The dresses. The horses. The roses. This what comes to mind when you think of the Kentucky Derby. But how do you prepare for actually attending the Derby? How do you know what to wear, bring, or expect? Step One – ask a veteran! This year I had theContinue reading “Kentucky Derby Tips for First Timers”
5 Reasons to Visit Porto
Within the last five years, tourism in Portugal has absolutely exploded. The country is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, investing its new tourism dollars back into the infrastructure, renovating and restoring the architecture that has long been ignored. Portugal is full of European charm and a growing food scene and, all the while, is stillContinue reading “5 Reasons to Visit Porto”
A Weekend in Lisbon
The word is out on Lisbon and the city is now frequently sitting at the top of the travel destinations list every year. Having been eyeing it for a while, Andrew and I planned our Portugal adventure in 2019 and spent three days each in Lisbon and Porto. Lisbon is a hilly, coastal city (emphasisContinue reading “A Weekend in Lisbon”
A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Peru
Viewing images of Machu Picchu has always sparked a complexity of emotions for me. The ancient ruins atop a sea of mountains stirs up feelings of curiosity, awe, inspiration, with a hint of jealousy; jealousy for all those who have made the trek ahead of me. It was a destination that felt out of reachContinue reading “A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Peru”
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