From the Grand Canyon to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. boasts world-famous national parks, historical sites and landmarks. Beyond the well-known locations, there’s a wealth of undiscovered destinations stretching from coast to coast worth visiting. From scenic sand dunes to wild mountains, here’s . . .
Archives for April 2014
Two days in Tayrona National Park, Colombia
As I've mentioned in previous posts, I joined Intrepid Travel for a 9-day tour of Colombia. After joining the group in Cartagena and spending a couple of days exploring the colonial city, we packed up our gear and headed to "Santa Marta." I put Santa Marta in quotation marks since we were about 45 . . .
24 travel hacks for a safe & stress-free trip
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? It can be a lot of work to prepare for a getaway. From finding coverage at work and making plans, to air travel and all that site seeing – it can be exhausting. Here are some tips that can make travel worry-free so you’ll have more . . .
In my bag: 9 travel-sized beauty essentials
Unless I’m heading out on a business trip, I’m not a high-maintenance traveler in terms of my beauty routine. I don’t need a hairdryer, curling iron or flat iron while I’m on the road. While I use those products at home, they only weigh down my bag and take up space that could be better used for . . .
Review: Colonial Colombia with Intrepid Travel
As I mentioned in previous posts, I went on 9-day tour through Colombia with Intrepid Travel. If you want some travel inspiration, check out some of my favorite photos from Colombia. The itinerary This tour is actually the second part of a 15-day Colombia tour called Complete Colombia. The first . . .
How to save for your next vacation
I'm a firm believer that just about anyone can go on vacation, even if money is tight. If traveling is your biggest priority in life, you can get there with a savings plan and a bit of creativity. Don't let other people discourage you. Saving for a vacation is all about trade-offs and priorities. . . .
Two days in Cartagena, Colombia
In a previous post, I talked about the beginning of my Colombia trip and how it wasn’t exactly the start I was looking for. My trip started in Cartagena, Colombia and I didn’t get to see as much of the city as I would’ve liked due to my luggage issues. I only had a couple of partial days to . . .
Packing light: From a reformed over-packer
I’m about to take my third trip to Italy later this month and could not be more excited. Especially since this time, I’m going with my new husband and close friends. I love thinking about all of the adventures we’ll go on, the amazing sights we’ll see and the delicious (hopefully) food we’ll eat. . . .