Now that airlines are getting pretty strict with their luggage weight limits, and traveling to countries where wheeled bags don’t stand a chance is becoming more popular by the minute, every piece of clothing in your suitcase matters. I’m on board to get all of the packing tips and luggage wisdom the world has to offer. But I’m also here to give it.
Read More“Why am I here?” I thought, as the skies opened up to pour down buckets of rain on the top deck of the ferry, sending me to cuddle with a few locals on the covered deck below.
Read MoreThe polite, American in me always says “yeah, it’s a possibility”, when on the inside I’m more like, ‘you know, I think I’d rather hike a nice mountain, work with rescued elephants, or throw myself into moving traffic’
Read MoreI figured I was one of the good tourists, right? The sloths were lounging around in trees, seemingly happy and unrestricted. Then I saw the monkeys in cages, and I started to question my decision.
Read MoreSo I’m harnessing this newfound like-borderline-love for the beach, and setting out on a mission to find the best spots along this Caribbean itinerary. Because honestly, there are some really touristy, Disney-fied ports in this part of the world. Quaint, cookie-cutter-like stalls selling diamonds (why so many Diamond Internationals, why?!)
Read More“You know that feeling when you’re on vacation, and oh-so happy to be there, but you’re tired, possibly hangry, and want to curl up in a little ball and cuddle a nice blanket, instead of seeing some incredible piece of history that only exists in your chosen vacation spot? Yeah. I had that feeling.”
Read MoreThere are no big tourist attractions in Lagos. No rollercoasters, or cheap thrills. But what lies along the coast is pure magic for those looking for a new perspective.
Read MoreSitting atop a giant hill, the Alhambra is a commanding presence in Granada, and definitely the number one tourist attraction in the area. That is, if you can get tickets…
Read MoreIf I can borrow a phrase from the Italians, it’s the “sweetness of doing nothing" that comes alive in quaint, European towns. And I feel oh-so-lucky to share this “nothing” with the people who gave me everything.
Read MoreLets imagine you're on a whirlwind tour of Europe and/or Germany, and you have 24 hours to be wowed by Hamburg. I assume you should sleep for at least five of those hours, but live your life.
Read MoreWell, I’ll be a lab rat any day, because what person doesn’t need something stronger than water after learning choreography for seven hours straight? Let’s take a peek at some top-notch bars, starting with the bougieist (is that a word? My computer tells me not, but I beg to differ).
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