When I travel to new or old destinations I love finding, or even better, stumbling across places off the beaten path. What does that mean exactly? Off the Beaten Path (in or into an isolated place. unusual.) So, pretty much places that are not always known by many and are different or unique. These kinds […]
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My LA Foodie Favorites!
A half an hour before opening, we were standing in line at The Broad Museum and struck up a conversation with the couple in front of us. One is a LA local and the other a recent college grad from San Diego. The topic of lunch brought about all kinds of excitement! We compared notes […]
LA Livin’ Like a Local!
Every since my travels to Paris, I have made it a point to try to experience life more like a local. That first sip of coffee at a local coffee shop, hearing neighbors chatting on a park bench…that moment a stranger turns into an instant friend over discussing each other’s fur babies (aka puppies). I […]
A Day Away in New Bern, NC.
I recently spent the most wonderful day in the most charming of cities, New Bern, North Carolina! Weekend trips are about all I can plan for the time being. So, I find myself looking for places to explore that are only a short drive away, preferably ones I haven’t been to yet. Not sure why […]
How I Afford Travel!
Hello fellow travelers and wander-lusters! I have wanted to write a post on affordable travel for quite sometime, but wasn’t sure how to approach it. Let’s face it, talking about money and how to spend it can be a bit awkward, well, it is for me anyway. I’m going to be completely honest and […]
How to spend a Day in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Hey guys! I hope you all are having the happiest of holidays!! I just recently spent Thanksgiving with friends in Oklahoma and wanted to share a few places worth checking out if you ever find yourself in Tulsa. The weather was just horrible during our visit, however, our friends still showed us around and we […]
Top 3 Places to Eat in NYC (a Foodie’s Paradise)!
food·ie ˈfo͞odē/ noun informal a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Aka: everyone, really!;-) Right?! I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I like to plan where to eat just as much as I like to plan what to do when traveling. I always have a few restaurants on the […]
Top 5 Places to Explore for Free in NYC!
Places to go in NYC for free! I am so excited to share with all of you my most recent NYC adventures! I recently celebrated my 36th birthday there and turned my dream of exploring NYC in the fall a reality! Today, I’m going to start by sharing my top 5 places to explore for […]
Top 5 phrases in 5 different languages every traveler should learn!
Recently, I saw the question, “If you could snap your fingers and be proficient in anything, what would it be?” I found myself answering very quickly… LANGUAGES! I would absolutely love to be fluent in another language, I mean while I’m at it, I might as well say I would love to be a linguistic mastermind, haha! […]
Top 5 cities to visit during the fall: 2015
Hot apple cider, comfy sweaters, anything pumpkin flavored…just a few things that come to mind when fall is in the air. I find myself wanting to stay in more, sipping on a nice cup of hot tea curled up on my comfy couch (in the corner, of course, my family knows the spot). I also […]
3 Days in the Smokies! Part 2
Laurel Falls and Gatlinburg The second day we were in Tennessee we hiked to a waterfall, Laurel Falls. This waterfall is located in The Great Smoky National Park. If you like hiking but aren’t cut out for a long treacherous journey, this is the hike for you. A paved path guides you along the way, with […]
3 Days in the Smokies!
My family is no stranger to Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. We have been visiting for years. We’ve enjoyed making many memories at the Crowther family cabin (owned by my husband’s grandparents). We spent our honeymoon there, brought our children there at many stages of their childhood (even when I was pregnant […]
The Largest Walk-Through Zoo in the World: North Carolina Zoo
The majestic elephants were roaming and playing with one other, looking as if they had just finished a bath…a mud bath, that is. *winky face* I am always so amazed that these creatures even exist! So massive in size, yet so gentle…graceful, even. I love visiting the North Carolina Zoo located in Asheboro! With over […]
2 Days in Miami, Florida! Day 2
Day 2 We woke up early to catch the sunrise, another great time to see South Beach without crowds of people, and oh, is it beautiful! Who doesn’t love a good sunrise or sunset?! *Travel Tip~If you plan on spending the morning/afternoon in South Beach, arriving early gets you a fantastic parking spot! Plus, the […]
My first Airbnb experience!
Let me be the first to tell you…I am a late adapter! To give you an idea, I haven’t even had my Instagram account for a year yet, haha! Just in case you’re anything like me, let me explain what Airbnb actually is. Airbnb is a website for people to rent out their homes. Who […]
Tour of Italy: Venice
Ahhhh, Venice! This city is quite remarkable! Right away you’ll be taken back by the sites and sounds…gondoliers serenading lovers as they float down small romantic canal ways. So dreamy! By the time we reached Venice, we were pretty exhausted from walking miles and miles exploring Rome and Florence. So, we decided on more of […]
Tour of Italy: Florence
Florence was my favorite place in Italy…the art, the food, the shopping! Even though it had tourists bursting at the seams, I really felt a sense of the local life while in Florence. Maybe it was because we stayed a bit out of the city’s center or ate mainly where the locals eat? I’m not […]
Tour of Italy: Rome
Rome has so many things to offer travelers…famous historical sites, museums, piazza’s, amazing food, even the steps in Rome are famous! I have found that travel is the best way for me to learn about history and culture and traveling to Rome taught me so much! Oh, how I can’t wait to return…good thing I […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Roanoke Island
I have really enjoyed featuring the Outer Banks this month! I have also enjoyed visiting OBX for almost a decade now. Every time I pay a visit, I explore new places and make beautiful memories! In this last post on the Outer Banks, I will be featuring more wonderful things to do and explore. […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Corolla
This weeks destination is about a place that you are so happy to learn even exists. Located in the northern part of the Outer Banks, Corolla is a destination that brings out your inner-child, in a good way. This magical place is home to over 100 wild horses that roam a 12,000 acre animal sanctuary. […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Ocracoke Island
Hello my traveling friends! If you missed my last post, I explained that I would be featuring the beautiful Outer Banks this month. Last week, I featured Hatteras Island. This week, I am featuring an island that is full of all the island vibes that you’d expect, but this island also surprises travelers with charming […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Hatteras Island
Hello friends! I hope you are all having a great start to the summer season! I am super excited to share with you guys about a place that I have had the pleasure of exploring for many years…the beautiful Outer Banks, aka OBX! This 200 mile stretch of barrier islands is located just off the […]
Things to do in Savannah, Georgia in one day!
Hello my fellow traveling friends! Instead of painting my house and getting it ready to sell, like I should be doing, I’m eating a macaron and writing this blogpost on a little city that has SO much charm and beauty… Savannah, Georgia! I wish I could bottle up the feeling I had while exploring this […]
Packing Like A Pro! Part 2
Welcome back, my fellow wander-lusters! In the last post, we discussed how to plan a wardrobe (why less is more!), shoes, and accessories. Click on the following link if you missed it…Packing Like A Pro Part 1! In this post we are tackling the subjects of packing toiletries and electronics. So, let’s get right to it […]
Packing Like A Pro! Part 1
When I was asked to write a series of posts about packing like a pro for BeautyBrains.org, I was thrilled! We all would like to pack like globetrotting pros, right?! Well, I wouldn’t say I’ve achieved that status yet, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve! Whether you enjoy the process of packing […]
My Top 5 Art Museums in the World!
One of my favorite things to do any time I travel is to explore art museums! For as long as I can remember, I have loved experiencing beautiful art up close and personal. My love for art started as an early teen when I was given a book filled with pages of beautiful copies of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Planning!
Planning a vacation can be somewhat overwhelming right? Where to go? When to go? How much is it going to cost? These are some of the questions that we all ask ourselves when it’s time to plan that long awaited trip. Am I right? Here are three simple steps to help you plan a trip […]