City Guides Archives

The Most Instagrammable Spots in Portland, Oregon

I recently had the opportunity to stay at the brand new Radisson RED Portland Downtown thanks to my friends at Radisson Rewards and spend a few days exploring all that the city has to offer and finding all the fun things to do in Portland. From donuts to iconic signs to gardens, I curated this list of some of my favorite photo spots to spice up your ‘gram while you’re visiting PDX so that you never run out of things to do during your visit. There are so many great photo spots in Portland that it was hard to just choose a few for my list. Some of these are absolutely iconic to locals and tourists alike, like the Old Town Portland Sign, and others you may not have heard of before if you’re not a resident of Portlandia. So, behold: here are some of the most Instagrammable photo spots that Portland, Oregon has to offer.

January 15, 2019

The Most Instagrammable Spots in New Orleans

Truth: New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the United States. Living in Austin, NOLA has always just been a short jaunt away and perfect for weekend getaways. Or, on long road trips to the East Coast as a kid, we’d pass through for a night and stop to get beignets at Cafe Du Monde. So you can see that I have a soft spot for the Big Easy. While you’re in NOLA, there are so many great Instagrammable spots that it’s hard to just choose a few. From the balconies of the French Quarter to the best beignets, here are a few of my picks for the best photo spots in New Orleans.

January 11, 2019

What to Do In Mexico City for Day of the Dead

Coming to Mexico City for the season of Día de Muertos, aka Day of the Dead, is a pretty magical experience. Traditionally, Day of the Dead is associated with the dates of October 31 through November 2, but there are lots of events and things to do in Mexico City in the days leading up to it as well. For example, you can try a cooking class to learn how to make pan de muerto, or you can visit Casa Azul, the home of Frida Kahlo, to see the detailed ofrenda they put out for her. And you’ll find beautiful marigolds, also called cempazuchitl flowers, everywhere you go in the city.

November 10, 2018

The Most Instagrammable Spots in Mexico City

I recently had the chance to visit Mexico City and during my trip I fell in love with how beautiful the city is. I never would have guessed just how many pretty photo spots Mexico City has to offer. From restaurants to hotels to markets, CDMX has plenty of Instagram worthy places to discover during your visit!

October 19, 2018

The Quick Guide to Visiting Vancouver, BC

Vancouver has been on my bucket list for quite awhile, so when my Alaska Seabourn cruise took me from Anchorage to Vancouver, I knew I had to stay a few extra days to explore the city. The last time I was in Vancouver, I was only 4 years old, so I was very excited to experience Vancouver for the first time as an adult. I’ve seen beautiful photos of Vancouver so much over the last few years on Instagram, so I knew I was in for a great trip! Check out this post for where to stay and what to do in Vancouver.

October 14, 2018

The Most Instagrammable Murals to Visit in Austin, TX (With Addresses!)

Austin has so many great Instagram spots, especially all of the amazing street art you can find around downtown. Some of the most famous murals in Austin include the I Love So Much wall on South Congress, the Austin postcard, and You’re My Butter Half on the East side, but there are plenty of other Instagrammable murals you can find too. Here’s some of the best mural photo spots and their exact locations in downtown Austin!

September 27, 2018

The 14 Best NYC Rooftop Bars with a Skyline View

New York City has so many amazing choices for rooftop bars with a view, but there are some that stand above the rest. Whether it’s a view over Times Square, right in front of the Empire State Building, or overlooking Central Park, these are some of the best rooftop bars in NYC.

September 17, 2018

The Ultimate Photo Guide to South Congress in Austin

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to host an Austin, Texas Instameet with other local bloggers and Chase Sapphire in celebration of their new Sapphire Six Guide to Austin. The Sapphire Six Guide takes cues from where Sapphire Reserve cardmembers are visiting, grabbing a bite, enjoying a drink or just having fun to determine what the top places to visit in Austin are. For the Instameet, our goal was to work our way down South Congress, hitting up some of the most Instagrammable spots and finishing at Cafe No Se (one of the recommended restaurants on the Sapphire Six Guide). It was so much fun to get out and be a tourist in my city with other local bloggers! I don’t get to go out and explore my hometown nearly as much as I’d like to, so I loved having this opportunity to experience SoCo, which I consider to be one of the best things to do in Austin, for locals and tourists alike. South Congress definitely has some of the best Instagram worthy spots in Austin. Without further ado, here’s 7 photo spots to visit on South Congress!

July 29, 2018

A Quick Guide to North Lake Tahoe & Reno in the Spring

I recently had the opportunity to take Frontier Airline’s new non-stop service from Austin to Reno for a quick getaway trip to North Lake Tahoe and Reno. If you’re based in Austin, the new flight runs a few times a week, and is a fantastic cheap way to hop directly over to Reno. From Reno, it’s an easy hour drive to Lake Tahoe, or you can stay and check out all that Reno has to offer. It’s not difficult to do both locations in one quick trip.

May 2, 2018

7 Photo Spots for the Best Chicago Skyline Views

The Chicago skyline is easily one of the most iconic cityscapes in the world. So if you’re going to take a trip to Chicago, it makes sense that you’d want to grab the perfect city shot while you’re there. If you love to get up high, the Skydeck at Willis Tower, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, and the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier are all great options (as long as you don’t mind spending a bit of money). For the best free views, check out points such as in front of Adler Planetarium, the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, and Cindy’s Rooftop (though the drinks aren’t cheap while you’re there). Without further ado, here’s 7 spots you just can’t miss for the picture Chicago skyline photo.

April 13, 2018