3 Things To Do in RiNo, Denver
The Denver Central Market is local, authentic, and DELICIOUS. Located in the heart of RiNo and surrounded by incredible street art, The Central Market is a Millennial dream. Fresh produce, plenty of dietary options, and a cool vibe.
5 Must-Visit Places In Mainland Greece
Santorini, Mykonos, Crete – these are some of the first words that come to mind when daydreaming about Greece. These islands are absolutely breathtaking. But have you ventured into mainland Greece? In addition to its unparalleled islands, Greece is beautifully mountainous within the mainland. When booking your Grecian getaway, be sure to include time for these mainland hot spots.
3 Day Iceland Itinerary
Grab your puffer coat, order an Icelandic beer, and board your overnight flight to Reyjkavik.
A Very 2020 Chicago Christmas
Chicagoans are known for their enthusiastic holiday celebrations! Each of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods brings its own holiday flair, and you won’t be short on funtivities while visiting the Windy City.
5 Western U.S. National Parks To See Before You Die
Grand Tetons, Arches, Joshua Tree & more.
3 Tips For Traveling As A Couple
As the saying goes, traveling together is the ultimate test of a relationship.
Sunsets and margaritas are all well and good, but it comes with delayed flights, rainy days, and lost wallets.
What I Wish I Knew On My First Trip
As with anything, the more you do it the better you get. I’d love to go back and tell my 16-year-old self I only need a carry-on and not two checked suitcases for ten days in Ireland. Here I am 11 years later, with 50 more trips under my belt and a whole lot more wisdom. I’m sure I’ll be updating this post in ten years with even more face-palming.
Don’t Be An Airbnb Horror Story
Airbnb at its best is an incredible tour for connecting travelers with a home away from home. In order to have your best experience, you need to do some work.
4 Tips For Traveling With Friends
“Let’s take a girls trip!” — every group of friends ever.
5 Money-Saving Travel Hacks
A lot of people wonder how I afford to travel so much, on a small nonprofit salary. Travel is becoming more and more accessible, and there are ways to work the system to make your holiday as rewarding and inexpensive as possible.
Favorite Travel Homes: Santorini, Reykjavik, and Rome
The cave home in Santorini remains my favorite home-share experience of all time. Tucked away from the crowds near Thira, this private nest is the perfect dreamy, yet affordable, romantic Grecian-island stay.
6 Reasons To Never Check Your Bag
“But what if I NEED it?”
Listen. I’ve been there. I promise: you will be fine. Ditch the checked bag and up your travel-game by joining the carry-on only crew.
Black Hills: Highlights
Custer State Park is my absolute favorite place to visit in the Black Hills. It really feels like a mini national park. You may recognize it from National Treasure 2 when Nick Cage sticks his hand in some rocks to unlock a secret passage (in fact, you can do it yourself at Sylvan Lake!)
5 Free Things To Do In Chicago
We can all search for “free things to do in Chicago” and get the Lincoln Park Zoo, Garfield Park Conservatory, etc. Here I highlight some smaller gems, beloved by locals on a typical day!
L.A. Area: Short Day Trips
Those dreamy beach Malibu vibes we all hear about in songs couldn’t be more true.
We Are All People: An American’s Reflection of a Day in Tianjin
Once again, we have found ourselves lead by a government who consistently vilianizes the country of China. While there is much room for criticism of the government, we need to remember that the citizens of China are no different than you or I.
Chicago: Wicker Park Cocktail Spots
These are the sort of bartenders you say “make me something with rum” and they come back with the best darn rum cocktail you’ve had in your life.
Fearful Flyers: Tips & Resources For Anxious Travelers
I’ve been on over one hundred flights in my life – and I still get nervous when the wheels leave the ground!
However, I have discovered resources and tips for calming my flight anxiety that has taken me from crying days before the flight to just a little nerves as the plane takes off.
Pompeii: A Day Trip
When you go to Roma, I beg you, please don’t miss Pompeii.
Pompeii has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. As tragedy so often does to us, the story of Pompeii gripped me when I was a child. I knew it was just one of those places I needed to see before I died.