Often, people think travel isn't something that can be a regular part of their lives because trips are expensive, time consuming and require a lot of planning. However, that's just not true. For me, traveling is a mindset. It doesn't need to involve a flight to a new city, a car ride to a weekend … Continue reading #Take12Trips: February
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#Take12Trips: January
The first month of 2016 saw me spending a lot of time in Florida, so I'd say we're off to a good start. 😉 Kicked off the New Year by spending a few days in Orlando with some friends from college. It was a great, low-key weekend spent relaxing, walking around lakes, playing golf, and visiting wineries. … Continue reading #Take12Trips: January
5 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
People always ask me how I afford to travel so often. Most travel factors, like lodging, daytime activities, and food/drink can usually be controlled to fit whatever budget you're trying to accommodate. Flying, however, is often the most expensive variable- but, it doesn't have to be. Aside from knowing which websites to use for finding deals, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
Weekend Getaway: Miami
In Florida, they salt margaritas not sidewalks. As winter settles in, it's only natural for north-easterners to dream about a sunny getaway. After this weekend's massive winter storm, I'm reminiscing of a weekend trip to Miami last February. Albeit I wasn't in Miami for long, it was the perfect escape. On my trip, we stayed with a friend in … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Miami
Reykjavik: City Guide
When deciding to visit Iceland, it was the promise of scenery that convinced me to book the trip. Barren landscapes, black sand beaches, thundering waterfalls and majestic glaciers. It seemed like a perfect mix of dreamy and adventurous. Planning to visit in December, we knew the weather may be unpredictable so we decided to stay in Reykjavik as our “home base” … Continue reading Reykjavik: City Guide
5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Blue Lagoon
Icelanders will tell you the Blue Lagoon is a tourist trap, and while it is a bit pricey to visit, we loved our time there. When you’re in the lagoon, everything takes on an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The lagoon is quite big- there are various pools to explore, caves to wade through, connecting bridges, cleansing sauna, floating bar and massaging waterfall. Exhausted from … Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Blue Lagoon
Winter Reading List
Whether I'm traveling to work on the subway or another country via plane, train or bus, my Kindle Paperwhite is never far from my side. I've always been a voracious reader, which helps explain why I find so much joy in reading about other cities, cultures and destinations. On my list of books to start … Continue reading Winter Reading List
Iceland: The Complete Guide
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. Before visiting Iceland, I daydreamed about swimming in a geothermal lagoon, hiking a glacier, watching the Northern Lights and reveling in fresh seafood. We planned on visiting for five days in December 2015, hoping a … Continue reading Iceland: The Complete Guide
24 Hours in Key West
On a winter weekend getaway to Miami, we set aside two days to drive down to Key West. Travel time aside, we had roughly 24 hours to enjoy this laid-back island city. The drive to Key West is beautiful and while it's understandable if you're eager to get to Key West and want to minimize … Continue reading 24 Hours in Key West