When planning our trip to the Great Barrier Reef, Ollie and I knew it was going to be the only true vacation of our year. We wanted to treat ourselves and stay somewhere nice. Well, nice is definitely an understatement for the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, which far surpassed our expectations and offered all the relaxation and…
Category: Land
3 Days in Port Douglas: A Sample Itinerary
Oh, Tropical North Queensland, you have my heart. Here’s my advice for how to spend 3 days in beautiful Port Douglas, based on what we got up to during our visit. Day 1: Arrive at Cairns Airport and take the 1 hour, very scenic shuttle to your accommodation in PD. Explore and taste your way through…
Coachella Photo Diary
Missing these “Happy Coachella” days. Even though I am not cut out for camping and putting up with the heat/lack of showering was hell, I had a great time at my first Coachella. Here are some of my favorite snaps from 3 days spent unleashing my inner hippie in the desert! Follow my blog with…
9 Tips For How You Can Travel More
I could have also titled this “How to Travel More When You Only Get a Week of Vacation Each Year (Thanks Corporate America)” Figure out what you want from travel Knowing what you like will help you choose activities that can simulate the feeling of being on a vacation. Are you looking for fun, relaxation,…
Southern USA Road Trip: New Orleans via Chicago
Here are my suggestions and photos after spending 2 weeks heading south from Chicago and back! Having never been to any of these cities before (besides Indianapolis), it was a great route and introduction to the American South, an area full of character and history. Cities we hit: West Lafayette (Purdue), Louisville, Nashville, Memphis, Natchez,…
How to Girls Weekend in San Francisco Like a Local
San Francisco is one of the most popular cities in the U.S., so it’s no surprise that there are endless options for tourists–Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, the Pink Ladies, etc. However, when I came to SF for my most recent visit, I wanted nothing to do with the tourist attractions. I wanted to relax and enjoy…
Highlights of Austin, TX
I highly recommend spending a few days in Austin; it’s such a cool city that values its nature as well. We arrived and went straight to get brisket, an Austin BBQ staple that does not disappoint (but may clog arteries). We ate at Terry Black’s and Southside (in Elgin)–both were delicious. You can’t go to…
Exploring California: Napa Valley Edition
Our first time in Napa turned out to be a great introduction. We started at Domain Carneros, which was the perfect spot to begin. The winery is home to a massive, French-inspired chateau, which instantly impressed us. With gorgeous views of the grounds all around, we sat for a wine tasting and opted for a mix of…