Madrid to me is one of the best kept secrets in Spain. It’s beautiful, has incredible food, and is less touristic than other Spanish cities. Being there you get the true vibe of what it’s like to be in Spain. I spent hours walking amongst the beautiful Neoclassical style buildings, ducking into unpretentious tapas restaurants,…
Ahhh Winter. Cold, snowy, don’t ever want to leave your house Winter. It’s a wonderful time a year but lets be honest… towards January you’re starting to go a little stir crazy. You’re craving the warmth and going outside without having to put on 100 layers to avoid hypothermia. So many people in the US…
From the second I stepped out of the bustling streets of Madrid and into the Only YOU Atocha, I instantly felt like I was at home. Upon arrival I was checked in and greeted with warm faces genuinely excited for me to be staying at their hotel as well as the wonderful city of Madrid. From the…
Stockholm is one of the most surprisingly beautiful cities I’ve been to. From the picturesque cobblestone lined Gamla Stan to the grand canals encompassing every corner I can clearly see how Stockholm is the most populous Nordic city. My days were spent exploring as many of the fourteen islands that make up this beautiful archipelago as I could, getting…
Ahhhh the new year. A time for resolutions, new hopes for the year, and a list of places that you want to see. Most of us spend January dreaming of what the year has in store for us. What will happen? Where will I go?! Am I going to take that exotic vacation I’ve been…
Wow, what an incredible year this has been. 2016 had it’s fair share of ups and downs but as I sit here reflecting over what all has happened over the past year my heart feels so full. To start, this passion project website was born in late February. It started as a small blog on…
Best Seattle Getaways Explore the area’s beautiful beaches, back roads, islands, lakefronts and more. The Emerald City, as it is known is a spectacular destination for a weekend getaway. With its magnificent mountain views, breathtaking waterfront and cool urban vibe, you will find plenty to do in Seattle. Whether your idea of a perfect weekend…
I sat on the bow of my boat, gently swaying back and forth in sync with the waves as I overlooked the iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas majestically protruding from the indigo blue water. Sea lions were barking in the distance on the large rocks, diving into the clear abyss below us as we…
Whenever I travel, I love looking into the different accommodation options. More times than not, I find myself wanting to stay in an apartment as opposed to a hotel. When you stay in an apartment I find that you get a better feel for the city. I’ve stayed in beautiful airbnb’s around the world, and…
One of the most magical places I’ve ever visited before Christmas is Cologne, Germany. All throughout the country, each town sets up Christmas markets that transport you to the North Pole. When you’re there you have to do the following: Go Ice Skating! Strap on some skates and grab your loved one. Skating around outside…