Nashville - the birthplace of country music. Also known as Music City, Nashville's culture is deep of live music performances, music festivals, and songwriting. Music from Nashville is some of the best in the world. It is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the...
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How to Travel while Ballin’ on a Budget
If you’ve asked yourself the above questions to someone, then you’re in the right place. I, too, also thought that it was difficult to travel. First ask yourself, what makes it feel impossible to travel? Is it money? Is it because you can’t get the time off work? What...
Two Wild Weeks in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
I went to Rio De Janeiro with my friend for two weeks to volunteer with International Volunteer HQ. First and foremost, I’ll give you some tips on traveling here. As of June, 16, 2019, Brazil no longer requires a Visa to travel for tourism. Our flight was about...
10 Hour Layover in New York
New yoooooorrrrk, concrete jungle where dreams are made of there’s nothing you can’t do, right? How to see all of the cool spots in New York in Less than 10 hours My friend Jordan and I were on our way to Brazil and had a 10-hour layover in New York. What better time...
Backpack Europe for One Month for Less than $2,500
Backpacking Europe will forever be one of the best memories in my whole entire life. I went for a little over four weeks from July until August with three of my best friends. It took a ton of planning in order to optimize the best route and to get more bang for our...
Canada, eh?
When you friend’s invite you for a weekend getaway to Vancouver, you don’t say no! I was blown away by how beautiful the streets were. It wasn’t like any other city I’ve been to where the streets smell like piss and it is covered in garbage. The extra taxes in Canada...
Best Places to Travel in Mexico
Mexico is a beautiful country that has so much to offer. Below are some of my personal favorites: CABO: What better way to experience Cabo and Puerto Vallarta than a cruise? I personally went on the Carnival Cruise and it was a blast! On one trip, you’re able to see...
Mardi Gras: Laissez les bons temps rouler – “Let the Good Times Roll”
Mardi Gras was on my bucket list and I just had to experience it for myself. Mardi Gras aka Fat Tuesday is a day to get buck wild, indulge in food and alcohol and sin before fasting for Lent. I had no expectations except maybe seeing a boob or two in the streets as...
So You Want to Visit Costa Rica? Volunteer!
My Experience in Costa Rica for 6 weeks while Volunteering I came to Costa Rica with no expectations but left as a completely different person. I had heard the entire buzz surrounding volunteering in other countries on how “life changing” the experiences are but I...
Budget Travel in Thailand
HOW TO TRAVEL THAILAND ON A BUDGET When people think of Thailand they automatically dream of the tropical beaches, opulent temples and figures of Buddha. As they dream, they will most likely think that Southeast Asia would cost them a fortune to visit. The idea that...
The Ultimate Travel Packing List
PACKING FOR A TRIP, WHETHER IT IS A QUICK WEEKEND GETAWAY OR A LONG HAUL BACKPACKING ADVENTURE CAN BE DAUNTING. THIS PACKING GUIDE COVERS ALL OF THE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR THE PLANE RIDE THERE AND FOR THE TRIP ITSELF. TRAVEL GEAR These travel must haves are perfect...
Four Days in Tokyo, Japan
When your boyfriend tells you that he wants to go to Tokyo the next day for his Birthday, you pack up your carry on and make it happen. My boyfriend has a flight pass from his friend who works for an airline and he can travel anywhere in the world for dirt cheap. His...
Cross-Country Road Trip Planner: How to Plan the Perfect Cross-Country Road Trip
33 hours - 2,337 miles Southern Route I had always wanted to cross a cross-country road trip off of my bucket list and and what perfect time to do so than during a pandemic. That’s right, we went during COVID-19. We figured what better time to hit the open road. The...
Best Beauty Products to Travel With
Just because you’re traveling the world, doesn’t mean you need to stop your beauty regime. You also don’t have to look jet-lagged while traveling! My skin used to take a toll whenever I would travel. I would return home with a few breakouts. Now that I started...
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
MY FIRST FLIGHT EXPERIENCE DURING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). My alarm went off at 4:30 am but I had already been awake about 30 minutes before. I don’t know if I was anxious about flying or what, but I was ready to just get it over with. I had not boarded a plane in over...
The Best Apple Hill Farms for Adults
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO TO APPLE HILL CALIFORNIA? Apple hill is located in Camino, CA which is about 45 minutes from Sacramento. Apple Hill contains 55+ countryside farms. There is more to Apple Hill than just the apples. Apple Hill offers breweries, wineries,...
All You Need to Know About Traveling with A Bengal Cat | Flying with an Emotional Support Animal In-Cabin
I recently flew with my bengal kitty named Maui from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL. There was so much uncertainty on how to fly with a cat, how to keep our cat calm and what forms needed to be completed. Here is everything you need to know for flying with cats...
What to Do in Atlanta During COVID
These are crazy times we are living in. Some people are itching to travel while some are not ready to fly the friendly skies just yet. There is no travel shaming here. We went to visit friends in Atlanta, which is a pretty open state. Coming from California the...
Things to Do in Honolulu, Hawaii During Covid
Many people inevitably had to cancel their Hawaii trips due to Covid-19 but now that restrictions have let up, there is no better time to visit Hawaii Honolulu. The current requirements to travel to Oahu are that you have to have a negative Covid-19 test from one of...
The Ultimate Guide to Valle De Guadalupe Mexico
Valle de Guadalupe Mexico is a hidden gem in Baja, California that has been coined as the Napa Valley of Mexico. Just an hour and a half south of the California border and you’ll find yourself in a rustic, yet sophisticated wine country. There are over 100 wineries in...
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Lake Tahoe in the Winter
As a Reno native, I never fully grasped how Lake Tahoe was an absolute hidden gem. I’ll admit that I took it’s beauty for granted. It took me moving away and coming back to visit to fully realize how vast and incredible it is. Lake Tahoe has so much to offer...
The Ultimate Local’s Guide to San Diego
They don’t call the City of San Diego “America’s Finest City” for nothing. With nearly perfect year-round weather, a melting pot of food and cultures and breathtaking beaches, there is a reason why it is so costly to live here. With San Diego, you get what you would...