Paris! The city of love. La ville de l'amour.
This European fashion hub has never been on my list of cities I’m making a beeline to travel to, but I got the opportunity to visit for a friend’s bachelorette party. My takeaways? It’s a very charming city! The old architecture romanticizes every street. People walk around with baguettes, and the croissants are as good as can be. The wine? Flowing. The food? Chef’s kiss.
Read MoreLooking to hike Havasu Falls but not sure what the deal is or where to start? Read on for some tips to help you get a permit, and for during your stay in the canyon!
Read MoreInterested in hiking to Havasu Falls but not sure what to expect? Read on to learn about what hiking to Havasu Falls is like.
Read MoreFollowing the Colorado River, Route 128 will eventually have a right hand turn on to BLM 98. Its down this road that you’ll reach Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon, a 9 mile round trip, BLM 98 is stuh-nning, A red dirt road going off into the horizon, flanked by greenery, and backdropped by mountains. It’s a good option for an easy hike in Moab, as it is pretty flat. The difficulty, comes from the distance and heat.
Read MoreEven with just half a day, you can have a great time in America’s National Parks. Read on to see how to spend a morning at Arches National Park in Utah with stops at Delicate Arch, the Windows, and Devil’s Garden. You’ll see why this park is called Arches, and you’ll be in awe of the reddish brown clay forming monstrous structures around you.
Read MoreBanff National Park. You’ve heard about it, you’ve seen pictures of it, and now it’s time for you to visit! This is a quick guide to Banff, whether you’re going for a day trip or a long weekend. Whether you’re looking to get out in nature, enjoy good food, or shop, Banff is a place for everyone!
Read MoreBanff National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in North America. It has many shining jewels, one of them being Lake Louise. There are multiple trails that start from Lake Louise, one of them being the Lake Agnes Trail to the Lake Agnes Teahouse. Read on for more information about this beautiful and easy trail in Banff National Park.
Read MoreSt. Petersburg is part of the Tampa Bay Area and better than Tampa (according to locals aka my friend who just moved here). I came down for a long weekend to catch some rays, but most importantly for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour :) Here is a weekend guide for those with a quick trip to the area! Here is a quick guide on some things to do around St. Pete!
Read MoreWhere to stay in Denver? The Kimpton Hotel Born is where! Smack dab in the perfect location downtown, the Kimpton Hotel Born is a must-stay if you’re looking for a centralized, upscale and modern hotel when visiting Denver. Located at 1600 Wewatta Street, it abutts Union Station (Denver’s transportation hub) and is a mere three-ish blocks to Coors Field (go Rockies)! Below the hotel, Citizen Rail serves up an absolutely stellar menu of modern American fare whether you’re looking for breakfast/brunch, happy hour, or dinner.
Read MorePassenger train transit exists in the United States, but it isn’t as developed as say, Europe. It’s an often forgotten-about way to get around the United States, but it can certainly come in handy and it gets bonus points for it being a more environmentally mode of transportation than flying. I recently traveled from Boston to Denver on Amtrak, and I’m here to give you the lowdown.
Read MoreUpstate New York is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, but Ithaca is a MUST. Having gone to college about an hour north, I frequented Ithaca for its good food and light hiking. One of my college roommates got married this weekend so we flew in to watch her get married! It was at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market which turns out to be such a great wedding venue. It was a super quick trip here but it was so nice to be back!
Read MoreThe treehouse is on the edge of host Quentin’s property on a lake in Monterey, MA. His cabin is no more than 50-75 feet away so it isn’t a private stay but it’s still secluded in its own way- the treehouse is enveloped in wisteria and so you feel like you’re in your own little world in there and it is incredibly peaceful.
Read MoreStuðlagil Canyon has soared in popularity for its towering basalt columns with blue water that is reminiscent of a Cool Blue Gatorade. Located in Eastern Iceland, this spectacle was unearthed when the dam Kárahnjúkavirkjun was created in 2009, lowering the river water to reveal the columns.
Read MoreGuatemala lies at the top of Central America, sharing much of its border to Mexico, while also bordering Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. On this trip we briefly visited Guatemala City, with the majority of our time spent in Antigua and Lake Atitlan. It is a beautiful country with kind people, beautiful sights, and of course, delicious food!
Read MoreSo I’m heading off to Guatemala for a week of warm weather and adventure- with some of the adventure including a hike to the Acatenango Volcano. This is an active volcano that erupts every 30 minutes or so, and is one of if not the most popular hikes in Guatemala. It’s by no means an “intense” hike, but I did rush off to REI to grab a few things that will help me on this hike that I will use back home too!
Read MoreNew England and surrounding area has all four seasons, and each of those seasons holds something special. Despite temperatures hitting 0°F and what feels like the wind cutting your skin, people flock to the winter wonderland that the Northeast becomes from December through February for the beautiful snow covered landscapes, but more importantly, the abundance of winter activities.
Read MoreOne of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, Avalanche Lake is around a 6 mile round-trip hike through the forest- and the hike begins on a trail that is aptly called Trail of the Cedars.
The hike to Avalanche lake is very manageable and I would rate it an easy-moderate.
Read MoreA 3 hour drive from Reykjavik, Landmannalaugar, in Iceland’s highlands, is considered one of the best hiking spots in the country, and I could argue in the world!
The mountains in Landmannalaugar are colorful with rhyolite, with hues of red, green and blue amongst the sand colored mountains due to the high silica content being mixed with other minerals. It is also the trailhead for the famous Laugavegur trail.
Read MoreOne of Iceland’s best hiking trails, the Fimmvörðuháls is around 16 miles long and can be completed in one day or broken up into two days with an overnight at the Baldvínskáli Hut (on the main trail), or the Fimmvörðuskáli Hut (off of the main trail). Hikers can hike south to north (Skógar to Þórsmörk) or north to south- though hiking south to north requires less uphill hiking.
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