My 2019 NYC Summer Bucket List If you’ve read any of my posts (or talked to me ever), you know that NYC is my favorite place in the world and I will argue that point with anyone, ha. But NYC in the summer really is something extra special. The city’s workforce is buzzing with excitement about summer Fridays, the rooftops are filled with delicious...
Tips for an All Pro All Inclusive Vacation All inclusive resorts can potentially be the easiest vacation you ever planned but without getting down the basics, it could end up being one of the worst vacation you ever took. I just got back from one of the best all inclusive experiences I’ve had and wanted to share what I’ve learned. Some of these might seem like common...
5 Ways to Make Travel Affordable “But I can’t afford to travel” This is the number one reason why people tell me they don’t travel (followed closely by lack of time, but that’s a WHOLE other post). I want to debunk this myth today. While travel does cost money, it doesn’t have to be overly expensive or unaffordable. In fact, there...
Travel Means: "Exploring My Own Backyard" At our year end celebration last year my company asked its employees about some of our greatest travel adventures, our favorite destinations, our coolest pictures but the most thought provoking question they asked was “What does travel mean to you?“. I work in travel. I write about my travels. I spend all my...
SAN FRANCISCO - 3 DAY ITINERARY In my opinion, San Francisco is a lesser, just as expensive version of New York City, but that’s just this girl’s humble opinion. (Spoiler alert, I think everything is lesser than NYC). Having said that, SF is full of hidden gems and well worth a visit. It is home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, lots of techies and one of...
A SECOND IN SEATTLE - PIKE PLACE MARKET Seattle is a common layover spot for me on my way to British Columbia where my brother lives, but I never had the time to actually stop and visit, until a few weeks ago. When an opportunity came up for me to have a few extra hours to explore, I did my research and decided on a self-guided walking tour from the Space Needle to...
LIVING OUTSIDE THE 9 TO 5 It’s Wednesday at 10am. On my second cup of coffee, I’m looking out the window at work and the streets of New York are bustling with life. Life is happening. Some days I wish that could be me, free to explore the world at any hour without any cares or responsibilities.But that’s not who I am and not how I was raised...
Manhattan Neighborhood Guide New York City is the best place in the world …and I will fight you if you say otherwise. (Just kidding, but not really)The city can seem overwhelming to anyone visiting for the first time but honestly it still amazes and surprises me every day and I’ve lived here for 4 years. It’s important to remember that you’ll never get to...