I was lucky enough to visit NYC twice in 2016, experiencing both its summer and winter. I realized there were similarities between both trips, the slight difference being theĀ levels of foliage and layers of clothing. š If you are trying to decide between a summer or winter holiday in the city that never sleeps, I…
As the plane starts its decent and we head into the clouds, I wonder what the world will look like below them. After day dreaming about the Great Barrier Reef for such a long time, it’s surreal to be on my way there. My first glimpse of Tropical North Queensland is bright turquoise and green,…
Here’s what I packed for 4 days/3 nights in Port Douglas, which is quite warm pretty much all year round: 3 bathing suits…our hotel had about FIVE ACRES of pool, so I knew I’d be spending a lot of time in a bikini. You can definitely get away with only packing one, though! The brands…
When planning our trip to the Great Barrier Reef, OllieĀ and I knew it was going to be the onlyĀ trueĀ 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 happenĀ travel-wise, so…