The Windy City, in a Nutshell: My Weekend Guide to Chicago
I feel weird writing a weekend guide to Chicago – or to any of the places I have lived. Residents and visitors obviously have very different goals on a weekend. As someone who lived in…
Weekend Travel
Island Escape: 5 Reasons to Take a Weekend Trip to the Exumas
Last month I celebrated my birthday with a Bahamas weekend trip to the Exumas, a chain of beautiful cays and islands just an hour’s flight from Miami. The Exumas are famous for the Swimming Pigs, which…
48 Hours in Amsterdam
When I pictured 48 hours in Amsterdam, visions of wild, drug-fueled bachelor parties (or “stag parties” as Europeans call them), danced in my head. But my actual first impression of Amsterdam? It’s ridiculous charming. From the crooked…
72 Hours in… New Orleans
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the U.S., and last month marked my 4th visit there. I had been three times during college: twice to volunteer at an animal shelter that had been damaged…
How 48 Hours in Rome Saved Me from Study Abroad Regret
I never studied abroad in college. Mainly it was because I spent a semester in New York City doing an unpaid internship, which cost an arm and a leg, leaving few pennies for months of…
5 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Beyond the Beach
Let’s talk about South Florida. It’s got a reputation for being, well, the most basic U.S. vacation destination of all time. I myself thought the only things to do in Fort Lauderdale were lie on…
9 Reasons You Should Travel Solo to Iceland in 2016
Iceland is a dream destination for many travelers, but it’s easier and more affordable than ever to get there. Solo female travel in Iceland is also growing increasingly popular, as it’s one of the safest…
Weekend Getaway: San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio definitely shares some hipster vibes with nearby Austin, but the south-central Texas city known for the Alamo and its River Walk has its own unique personality that’s steeped in history, a craft cocktail…
Two Cities, One Weekend: Adventures in Denver & Boulder, Colorado
While I’m not going to argue that you can explore the entire beautiful state during a Colorado weekend getaway, you can fit in quite a bit of awesomeness around Boulder and Denver in just 72…