With the most picturesque streets and houses you can imagine, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views every moment you’re in Venice. There's no place in the world like Venice. Venice is small enough to wander in just a few days. I arrived in Venice on a Saturday morning at 10 am and left the next day … Continue reading 5 Must-Do’s in Venice
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One of my favorite parts of living in New York for over 6 years that I never expected? Craft cocktails. Prior to living in New York, I'd resided in Pittsburgh, Indiana and Austin. Although all three cities arguably have great watering holes (especially Austin), I was in college or grad school when living in those … Continue reading Best Places for a Cocktail in London
Where to Eat & Drink in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Dense, populated, colorful, energetic. It's city meets jungle. Everyone told me I'd like Hong Kong, but I wasn't prepared to love it so much. Hong Kong is made up of over 230 islands, along with a part attached to mainland China called Kowloon. We stayed on Hong Kong Island, which is where the … Continue reading Where to Eat & Drink in Hong Kong
Where to Eat & Drink in Paris
Paris, like many cities, is one that takes years to truly explore. Even though I've been to the City of Light several times, I haven't even scratched the surface of wonderful places to eat and drink. To avoid this being a massive 'brain dump' of everything I've eaten/drank and enjoyed while in Paris, I'm only … Continue reading Where to Eat & Drink in Paris
Descending Into The Catacombs of Paris
Paris is a city that seems to evoke a strong reaction from most travelers – they either love it or hate it. Regardless of where you fall on the affinity spectrum, it's well acknowledged there are certain things everyone comes to Paris to see and do- the Eiffel Tower, the Louve, Norte Dame, eating croissants … Continue reading Descending Into The Catacombs of Paris
The Best Cafes in Harlem, NYC
NEW SERIES UPDATE: Starting a new series where I share one of my favorite places in New York City each month. Over the next few months, I'm going to put together guides for my favorite neighborhoods, and tips for what to see on weekend visits during each season in the city. Until then though, I'll be … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Harlem, NYC
12 Apps Essential for Any Trip
It's rare I fully disconnect when I travel. Although, I spend way less time on my phone when I'm exploring a destination, I do rely on it to help make the trip planning and actual traveling process easier. Usually, any photos, IG Stories, or the like come after I've returned from the trip and had … Continue reading 12 Apps Essential for Any Trip
Weekend Getaway: San Francisco
“San Francisco has only one drawback—‘tis hard to leave.” -Rudyard Kipling San Francisco is the kind of city that never gets old, no matter how many times you visit, because there's always something new to do or explore. Having been to San Francisco a few times, I have my go-to recos for things to do or … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: San Francisco
5 Tips for Visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
A fan of all things Dutch, visiting the Netherlands in spring to see tulips at Keukenhof has been on my travel list for a while. Holland isn't the only place to see rows and rows of gorgeous tulips though. In the Pacific Northwest, millions of tulips bloom every spring. During a recent April trip to Seattle, I spent … Continue reading 5 Tips for Visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Weekend Getaway: San Diego
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