UPDATED FEB 2020. Planning your trips can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you’re first starting out. Today I’m sharing a pre travel checklist to help streamline things for your next trip. Of course, there’s no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ since we all have different circumstances. You may need to make some minor adjustments, but this will…
UPDATED MAR 2020. We all know Milan. It’s one of the most iconic cities in Italy. I’m sure it’s not common that people visit this city specifically to watch WWE Wrestling, but that’s exactly why I planned a visit recently. WWE was coming to town and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go and see the show – I’m…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The water was so cold that it winded me. I caught my breath, swam over to the edge and climbed my numb legs up the ladder. Once I was out of the water the breeze outside hit me like a million knives piercing my skin at once. My feet were sore from the numbness but they managed…
UPDATED FEB 2020. My visit to Finland was a quick solo trip to celebrate my birthday and I know that sounds weird to travel solo for a birthday but I’m introverted so I’m pretty comfortable being alone. I’ve put together this guide on how to spend a weekend in Helsinki to share some of the wonderful things to do in…
UPDATED FEB 2020. “Escape the ordinary”. I smiled as I read this while Googling ‘where to stay in Helsinki’. It’s funny how some places choose you instead of you choosing them and this was one of those times. My spider senses told me that this would be a perfect place to stay for someone with a blog motto of “extraordinary…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Moving to Italy is a dream for many, and one that I have been lucky enough to live. There are always a lot of changes that come with a new home and today I wanted to share some of the ways my living in Italy changed my life.
UPDATED MAR 2020. When you pack for your trip to Morocco, it’s important to remember that it’s a conservative country so you might need to dress a little different than what you would at home. For women, it means covering yourself from shoulders to knees and everything in between. It’s best to keep the clothes loose as well. This will…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Sure, the world is scary. But is it too scary to travel? Should we keep traveling with all sorts of scary attacks on the rise and the world seemingly becoming more and more unsafe? Today my news feeds are filled with stories to remind people of how scary the world is. I’m speaking of Las Vegas of…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Marrakech is one of the most vibrant cities to visit with energy all of its own. Travelers have a lot to choose from when it comes to things to do and there’s something for everyone from relaxing spa treatments to the hustle and bustle of the Medina. Here’s a look at a Marrakech bucket list with 10…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Cows in flower crowns – what more do you need? The Descent of the Alpine Cows is a traditional and completely adorable festival not to be missed. I recently planned a last-minute visit to the town of Blatten in Switzerland to see the festival for myself and it did not disappoint. The weekend away basically involved the…