I have taken some long haul flights before to Europe, though the longest one of my life was to Australia when I was in high school. I therefore prepared myself mentally before starting my journey that would take me from Boston to LA, LA to Tokyo, Tokyo to Singapore, and finally Singapore to Bangkok. For the […] Read more…
Airport Food: Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless
I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who enjoys spending time at the airport. Between the early arrival times, security hassles, airline delays and annoying procedures, there isn’t really any reason to look forward to a trip to the airport (aside from the final destination, of course). In an effort to change this universal […] Read more…
5 Reasons to Travel America by Rail on Amtrak
My mother is a huge fan of trains. Growing up, she always found opportunities for us to skip flying and instead ride along to our destination on Amtrak. Some of my best memories are riding on a train to Maine and even overnight to Disney World. Riding the train can be a lot more relaxing […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado is an absolutely beautiful city with amazing mountain views all around it. In January, my boyfriend and I planned a trip with a few friends and had a blast exploring the city and all that it has to offer. Check out my list below of 10 things to see and do in Denver […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Jacmel, Haiti
My father grew up in a beautiful city located on the southern side of the island of Haiti: Jacmel. This city is nestled in a bay with lush green mountains rising behind it and gives visitors a great chance to see the beauty of Haiti. Getting to Jacmel is easiest by car: From the capital, […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica is a land of white sand, turquoise water, delicious food, good people, and even better times. I recently had the opportunity to escape the cold of Chicago for the warmer shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica after winning a trip from Sundance Vacations. I had seen the commercials (cue woman in bikini smiling and dancing […] Read more…