This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast. Exploring the Middle East can often feel intimidating for travelers, and even more so for solo women. While I personally love to travel throughout this region, I can certainly understand the hesitancy! This is a very misunderstood part of the world, and it isn’t always …
The tourist interest for Santorini is monopolized by the famous sunset of Oia and the view of the caldera from Fira and Imerovigli. But if you really want to get to know this unique place that is rightly one of the top tourist destinations in the world, it would be good to prefer a Santorini …
So you’ve made it to Cancún, spent an entire day (or several) lying on the beach, and you’re looking for something else to do on the Riviera Maya. Luckily, Cancún is a great base for getting out and adventuring in the area. One thing you definitely won’t want to miss out on is visiting the …
An hour northwest of Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico, Sayulita is often called pueblo mágico, or, “magic town.” It’s a lively, hip beach town full of surfers and friendly locals cruising around in golf carts. Often recognized for the colorful art strung above the streets, Sayulita is becoming an ever more popular place to visit …
This guest post is written by Theresa McKinney, a USVI enthusiast and travel blogger: Are you traveling to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands soon, but fear crowded beaches will put a damper on your trip? While it’s true that many popular beaches, like Maho and Trunk, fill up each day, there are still …
If you haven’t had the chance to explore the magic of Mexico, this is your sign from the universe that it’s time to start planning your trip. Stay tuned for pristine beaches, towering mountains, lush jungles, colorful towns, and cultural gems. From as far northwest as Baja California to the easternmost tip of the Yucatán, …
What if I told you there’s a place that feels like home even when you’ve never been there before? The stretch of rocky coastline in Northern California is magic. It’s moody, sometimes foggy, always dramatic, perfectly situated for stellar sunsets, and full of Redwoods – the tallest living thing on Earth. As a California native …
The Midwest is known for a few things: ranch dressing (yep, even on pizza!), cornfields, and super friendly people. If you haven’t thought about taking a road trip in the Midwest, our top 7 midwest road trip picks will have you packing up your vehicle for your next adventure: 7. Chicago to St. Louis Along …
It is a challenge to spend New Year’s alone. Of all of the holidays, I see it as most spirited and optimistic. Everyone looks forward to a great new year and many of us make resolutions. And although it’s hard for me not to be dancing with my friends today, I’m taking it as an …
I don’t forget a close friend reacting with shock when he observed the backpack I was bringing for a complete year of touring in Southeast Asia. “Whoa, that is it, for a total calendar year?” he requested, intellect blown. It was a great selection that I have zero regrets about. Likely carry-on usually means by …
