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Choosing the right hotel for your travels is just as crucial as choosing the destination. Whether it’s a five-star property in a dreamy hotspot like the Maldives or a secluded oasis in remote Namibia, accommodation choices can easily make or break the travel experience.
Not all…
There’s a new Chase lounge at LaGuardia Airport in New York, and since its unveiling in January, it has quickly become a fan favorite for loyal cardholders. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is one of the only Chase airport lounges in the country, the others being at Boston Logan International (BOS) and John…
I think a woman tried to pickpocket me in Monaco.
I visited Monaco on a day trip from Bordighera, Italy, and unfortunately, because there's no luggage storage in the country, I was left to walk around with all of my belongings. My belongings in this instance included one roller suitcase, two backpacks, and a fanny…
When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always…
When planning a trip to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, I knew I wanted to take advantage of a long layover somewhere in Central America on my way down. Copa Airlines offers an extended layover program in Panama City, and since they had the best flight options, that's the route I decided to take. I…
One night in New York City, I met a man from a quirky little town called "Port Aransas." He told me that not only was it a beach town, but it was an island. Islands in Texas? BEACHES in Texas? Who knew? Not this New Yorker! I was intrigued, and I knew I had to…
When trying to decide another Texan city to visit that was close to Dallas, I stumbled upon a city I had never quite heard of before: Frisco, Texas. I was told it was the safest city in the US, making it one of the best U.S. destinations for a solo female traveler like myself. I…
Waco, Texas, also known as the heart of Texas, is a fairly small city about a two-hour drive south of Dallas. The city is full of rich history, and while it has some darkness to its past, the city is bright, full of fun activities and delicious food, and, above all, well worth a visit.…
Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum remain some of the most popular tourist destinations for not only Americans, but for people from all around the world looking for a tropical slice of paradise. While staying at an all-inclusive resort is what most folks opt for, Quintana Roo (the respective state where Cancun, Playa del Carmen,…
Known as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world in one of the most fascinating countries on planet earth, cherry blossom season in Japan is on many traveler's bucket-lists, for good reason. If you're headed to cherry blossom season in Japan in 2023, or ever, here are some fun and useful facts to…
