When you think of China what comes to your mind? Large, bustling, overpopulated cities growing by the minute in a cloud of pollution? Unfortunately that was what I thought as well- until I went. I had the chance to visit the incredible city of Shanghai recently and loved every second of it. I…
Growing up on the West Coast of Florida, I was never the biggest fan of Miami to be honest. I found it to be overcrowded, loud, pretentious, and just too much sometimes. I’m not a big ‘club’ or stay up all night kind of gal and I always had this vision that that was all…
Going on vacation can be as scary as it is exciting. Being away from the comforts of home increases anxiety, so for many, preparing as much as possible beforehand offers peace of mind. We are always hearing stories of others that have had disastrous holidays – from terrible weather and cancelled flights to lost…
From the moment I landed in Chile I knew this place was special. Unlike other Latin American countries I’ve visited, this one felt different. It had the vibrancy that I find all Latin American countries possess, but it also very much had a European feeling. I unfortunately find in many Latin American countries that…
I drove along the enchanted winding road that hugs Lake Kawaguchi. Out of my window Mount Fuji was across the lake, standing majestically. My driver pulled off the road and up to a small glass walled building. Inside was filled with smiling faces and a minimalistic check in area. I checked in, selected a…
The picturesque area of Sonoma is only 45 minutes away from San Francisco, but feels words apart from its bustling and chilly neighbor. Unfortunately, Sonoma is often overlooked as Napa Valley is more popular and I just have to say- I’m not ok with that! Sonoma is everything you could ever dream of- beautifully manicured…
Being in your 20s is one of the most exciting times in your life (welp, just turned 30). The freedom of entering adulthood, coupled with the enthusiasm of having your whole life ahead of you, means it’s the perfect time to get out into the world and start exploring. The experiences you’ll gain from…
If you are like me then that means you don’t always have the luxury of finding someone to travel with you. Most people don’t have the flexibility or even the desire to go to far away areas of the world. Most would rather say they’d love to travel than to take the initiative to make it…
Vancouver is one of my favorite cities ever. Its a big, bustling city right on the water with one of the coolest parks around. Its every city lovers dream mixed with every nature lovers dream. It has culture, delicious food, and… BEER! I was blown away by all of their breweries and how good they were-…
Antigua, Guatemala is one of the picturesque little cities I’ve ever been to. Perched high up in the mountains with pretty much perfect weather year-round, this vibrant city will make you fall in love. Flowers galore, smiling faces, amazing food, and brightly colored establishments are what you will find. Don’t believe there is a places…