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,…
2017 Travel Goals
We’ve reached that time when everyone reflects on the year past and starts making resolutions and setting goals for the new year. Daydreaming about travel is what I’m best at, and I’ve had so much fun thinking about potential trips for 2017. I wanted to write a post sharing what I think could happen travel-wise, so…
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,…
The Angelika Film Center and Cafe Makes Going to See a Movie Worthwhile Again
Any legit daydreamer will also be a movie lover by default, since movies offer a way to escape the real world and enter a world of dreams. These days, however, going to the movies has gotten so expensive, and options like Redbox and Netflix are making it harder to justify the cost of going to…
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…
NYC Dreaming: Sweetbitter Book Review
I really liked this book, Stephanie Danler’s debut novel, about a girl who heads to New York City to alter the boring narrative of her life thus far. NYC represents that for so many, a place to escape, write a new story, grow, and become whoever you want to be for the time being. It…
My Favorite San Diego Tourist Attractions
San Diego has so much to offer in terms of “tourist attractions,” and I’ve listed my top 10 (in no particular order) that are definitely worth checking out during your visit to America’s finest city. Even being a local couldn’t stop me from enjoying these places and activities! San Diego Zoo San Diego Safari Park Padres…