In imagining my first time in Spain, I assumed I'd visit Barcelona and Madrid- places like Seville, Valencia, Sitges and Alicante would be places I'd explore on subsequent trips. But, after a few friends visited Seville earlier this year, and I read a bit more about the city, I was persuaded to bump it to … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Must Visit Seville
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Exploring England’s Oldest Town, Colchester
Haven't heard of Colchester? Neither had I until I found myself researching quick day trips for the bank holiday weekend in August. Initially, I wanted to travel outside of the country, but after so much traveling in the beginning of the month, and being sick for a few weeks, I decided it'd be better for … Continue reading Exploring England’s Oldest Town, Colchester
A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
On a recent trip to Asia, I spent two weekends in Hong Kong. On the first weekend, I stayed in a reasonable hotel in the Wan Chai district (found via Booking.com). In between weekends, I traveled to Japan to meet a friend from the States, and explore Tokyo and Kyoto. At the end of our … Continue reading A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
With only four days to explore the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo, we were undecided about dedicating a half day to visit Disney right up until the day we went. But, being a huge Disney fan since my wee little whippersnapper days, I knew I'd regret not visiting Disney while in Japan. Choosing to visit … Continue reading Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
5 Things To Do in Macau
When I visited Hong Kong, I knew I wanted to find time to check out Macau, another autonomous region of China. We'd planned on spending a day in Macau, but we ended up spending the morning lounging around our hotel (The Upper House), and wanted to be back in time for dinner in Hong Kong … Continue reading 5 Things To Do in Macau
5 Places to See the Eiffel Tower
Paris. Ornate buildings, cute bistros, flaky croissants, cobblestone streets, cafe cremes and early mornings, luscious gardens, red wine with lunch, picnics and people watching. You'll never have to work hard to convince me to visit the City of Light. As cliche as it is, visiting the Eiffel Tower is always one of my favorite parts of … Continue reading 5 Places to See the Eiffel Tower
Photo Diary: Edinburgh, Scotland
I hadn't planned on Edinburgh being my first trip after arriving in the UK. But, a flight deal for $28 persuaded me to consider otherwise. At some point during my time in the UK, I want to do a road trip throughout Scotland- visiting whisky distilleries and exploring the highlands. Even though my first visit to Scotland … Continue reading Photo Diary: Edinburgh, Scotland
Chicago: Weekend Getaway
The third largest city in the US (by population) is known by a multitude of nicknames- The Windy City, the Second City, the City of Broad Shoulders- and for good reason. There's a lot to do in Chicago, from cultural gems like the Art Institute to exploring the city's booming food scene. If you're only visiting … Continue reading Chicago: Weekend Getaway
#Take12Trips: July
Can't believe it's already August! Even though I'm over the hot, humid, sticky weather, and excited for a fall filled with travel, I can't believe how fast summer is flying by. Like June, I stayed local for most of the month. Instead of leaving the city for the long holiday weekend in the beginning of July, I opted … Continue reading #Take12Trips: July
NYC: Summer To-Do’s
With summer in full swing, I finally put together my to-do list for the season, filled with ten things I'd love to see, do or explore in the city before Labor Day. Summer is the season when New York really comes alive. There are countless parades, festivals, shows, markets and things to do. This summer, I want … Continue reading NYC: Summer To-Do’s