Gift Guide 2016 | My Favorite Gifts for Travelers
GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS: It’s that time of year again… the holidays! As much as I love so many holiday traditions – pretty decorations, binge eating, holiday parties, to name a few – shopping for gifts…
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…
What to Pack for Morocco
One of the most popular pieces on The Weekend Jetsetter is my post about solo female travel in Marrakech, Morocco. And the most common thing I get follow up questions about? What to pack for Morocco, a…
48 Hours in Atlanta
It was a city I didn’t know much about — but when my mom was traveling for business, I took advantage of a free hotel room and set out to spend 48 hours in Atlanta. The…
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…
Mexico Weekend Getaway: Valladolid, Yucatán
A great alternative to and short road trip from Riviera Maya (where Cancun and Tulum are located), Yucatán offers historic sights, off-the-beaten-path natural wonders, and colorful colonial cities perfect for afternoons spent wandering. One of the cities…
48 hours in Bergen & One-Day Tour of the Fjords of Norway
The fjords of Norway offer some of the most incredible scenery, and while a vacation to see them can be prohibitively expensive, it doesn’t have to be that way if you take a quick trip for 48 hours…
12 Hours in Seoul, South Korea | Layover Tips
When I went to the Philippines a couple months ago, my ultra-cheap flight came with a 15-hour layover in Seoul, South Korea. At first I thought, no big deal. I can entertain myself for one day…
6 Hidden Gems to Visit in Boston (My Hometown!)
As someone who grew up in Boston and lived here for for more than 23 years, it’s safe to say I know of a few hidden gems in the city! As I prepare to move…
No WiFi, No Problem: Three Days in Port Barton, Palawan
A three hour drive from the city of Puerto Princesa, including one hour on a bumpy, unpaved road that you’ll be driven down at top speed, is Port Barton. A laid back beach town, Port…
Palawan Vacation: 5 Days on the World’s #1 Island
Last month I took my first week-long vacation (6 whole days off IN A ROW) in two years. Even The Weekend Jetsetter takes a “real vacation” now and then! I spent 25+ hours each way traveling…
Weekends are Bigger in Texas: How to Spend a 3-Day Weekend in Dallas
Last month I spent President’s Day weekend in Dallas, Texas. If you’ve subscribed to The Weekend Jetsetter for a while, you’ve probably realized that most of my trips are driven by flight deals – and…