Travel Archives

20 Photos to Show You Why Curaçao Needs to Be On Your Travel Radar

I recently visited Curaçao for the first time, and boy was I not disappointed. Curaçao is a beautiful and colorful paradise that is often overlooked compared to its Caribbean neighbors. But due to its prime location, Curaçao doesn’t get hurricanes, so recently the island has been receiving more overflow traffic while the rest of the Caribbean is still recovering from Hurricane Maria. For those who love colorful destinations like Burano in Venice, Curaçao is for you.

May 2, 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

3 Days in the Finger Lakes: A Wine Trail Itinerary

I recently had the opportunity to spend a lovely weekend exploring the Finger Lakes, a region of upstate New York, and to follow their wine trail. If you’re based on the East Coast, the Finger Lakes are a perfect weekend getaway within short flying distance. And even for me based in Texas, it was not a difficult trek to fly up for there just the weekend. Once we arrived in Rochester, NY, we made our way to Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY, the first stop on our itinerary.

April 24, 2018

5 Must-Visit Spots in Banff and Jasper National Parks

In all of my travels, the Canadian Rockies is one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever visited. Alberta really has it all – the lakes, the peaks, and the glaciers. Between Banff and Jasper National Parks (and the Icefields Parkway in-between), there are tons of amazing places to visit, especially for photography buffs and outdoor adventurers.

April 14, 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

German Christmas Markets and Beyond: A Trip to Thuringia in December

Though I’ve traveled Europe pretty extensively over the last few years, one thing I’ve never managed to do is visit a Christmas market. I’ve mostly spent my time in Europe in summer (and sometimes the autumn), mostly to maximize daylight hours for sightseeing, so it just hadn’t happened yet. When the opportunity came up to explore the Thuringia region in Germany with Jane of A Taste of Koko right before Christmas, I jumped at the chance.

January 25, 2018

The Quick Guide to Visiting FICO Eataly World in Bologna

FICO Eataly World finally opened to the public on November 15, and I was lucky enough to visit it on its first Saturday open to the public. What luck that my trip to Bologna coinciding with the opening of the world’s largest agri-food park! Below you’ll find everything you need to know for planning your own trip to Italian food paradise.

November 24, 2017

Checking In: Archer Hotel (Austin, TX)

A little while back, I had the pleasure of spending a night at the Archer Hotel Austin at Domain Northside. The boutique hotel has eight floors with 171 rooms described as “rustic luxe” style, including several unique suites like the Archer Den that I stayed in. Some rooms of note have standout features such as private balconies and free-standing tubs. For dining, there is one restaurant on property, Second Bar + Kitchen, run by award-winning Chef David Bull.

November 16, 2017

Hotwire Has $50 5-Star Las Vegas HotRates Hotel Nights Available – But Act Fast!

Hotwire has an exciting new deal launching today that will get you to Las Vegas on the cheap! Through their HotRates program, Hotwire is offering $50 5-star hotel nights in Vegas, good for dates between December 8-28, 2017 for up to two consecutive nights per booking.

November 16, 2017

10 Places You Must Visit in Scotland

Scotland is one of my favorite countries on the planet – that’s probably why I keep going back to it so much! While in college, I spent a semester at the University of Glasgow, and I took advantage by trying to see as much of the country as possible. I feel like I’ve covered quite a lot of ground in Scotland, from Ayrshire and Dumfries to the East Lothian Coast, to Orkney and Isles of Lewis and Harris. Here’s 10 places you should check out when planning your grand Scotland adventure.

November 7, 2017