After Over a Year of Living in a COVID-19 World, What is Next for Travel?

/
After Over a Year of Living in a COVID-19 World, What is Next for Travel?

If you had told me 2020 would be what is was, I honestly would not have believed you. Like many of you, I’m wondering what the travel landscape will look like over the next few years. It is safe to say that COVID-19 changed the way we travel forever however I don’t necessarily think it is all bad. Our transportation systems and airplanes are cleaner than ever and as someone who used to take the subway daily, this has given me peace of mind as cities have been opening back up.

Read More

The Best Local Experiences for a Trip to Vietnam

/
The Best Local Experiences for a Trip to Vietnam

It is no surprise that Vietnam has a lot of great things to see and eat. At the beginning of this year, I embarked on a 2 week trip to Vietnam. What I was most impressed by when starting to research, was just how many awesome excursions and activities the various cities had to offer. With the world on a pause, I wanted to highlight some of the amazing local tours we got to experience.

Read More

Why Portugal Should be at the Top of Your Travel List

/
Why Portugal Should be at the Top of Your Travel List

Over the past few years you may have seen a rise in friends and family heading to Portugal (and with good reason). Thanks to many airlines slashing ticket prices to help encourage tourism, more travelers than ever have had an opportunity to explore this beautiful country. Flight prices have continued to stay low which is why Portugal should be at the top of your travel list. Learn a little bit more about some of my favorite destinations within Portugal below!

Read More

How to Make Domestic Trips Stress Free

/
How to Make Domestic Trips Stress Free

Trips within the US often get overlooked as a vacation that actually needs to be planned. I spent years traveling for work and found that sometimes it was more difficult to find a great restaurant in Ohio than it was in Los Angeles because of the amount of articles written about big cities like Los Angeles. Here are a few reasons why letting someone else handle the planning can make domestic travel even more enjoyable!

Read More

It's Spring in Australia

/
It's Spring in Australia

It is no secret that travelers like to venture to Australia over winter vacation so that they can take advantage of summer on the other side of the world. If you want to still experience Australia, but don’t want to pay inflated prices, going during their spring in October and November will leave you with extra spending money to really enjoy it! 

Read More

The Charm of College Towns

/
The Charm of College Towns

There is something truly special about college towns, especially during the fall. Having gone to a smaller school that was not in a huge city, football and basketball seasons truly made the whole town and campus come alive. My favorite tradition was rolling the quad (with toilet paper) after a big team win. The North Carolina weather that time of year certainly didn’t hurt either. It is no secret to my friends that I love football season, even in the cold, but not having to deal with a harsh winter made game days in Winston-Salem that much better.

Read More

Maine: The East Coast’s Best Kept Secret

/
Maine: The East Coast’s Best Kept Secret

Having grown up on the East Coast, Maine was never on my must do destination list. I’m not completely sure why but it felt far and didn’t have the appeal of Boston or New York City. Since living in New York City again, I have been on the lookout for great weekend destinations aside from the Hamptons and the beaches in New Jersey. A friend had an opportunity to go to Maine for work and we jumped at the chance to extend the trip and make it a girls weekend. I truly was blown away by the charm of the places we visited and can’t wait to go again!

Read More

Three Things to Know Before Your Trip to Japan

/
Three Things to Know Before Your Trip to Japan

A few months ago my mom, sister and I decided to head to Japan for a 2 week girls trip. Having been to Asia previously, I expected Japan to be pretty similar to the other places I had been but I could not have been more wrong! Japan was full of surprises but the quality of the food was no surprise. SO good in fact that we ended up carrying an extra bag full of treats home. There were a few things that really shocked me that I wanted to share since so many people have trips to Japan planned with the upcoming Olympics!

Read More