UPDATED MAR 2020. I have to say, this post has been on my mind for a while. Each time I would go on a trip I would pack my must-haves and think ‘I should really share this one day’ and I’m finally getting around to it now. Better late than never right? Hopefully, it can help you get ready for…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Solo travel can seem really daunting and scary. I think it’s only until you do it though because then it’s fun and addictive. When people message me to let me know they would love to travel solo but are a little hesitant, I’m the biggest cheerleader. They always mention that I am brave or whatever, but I…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Just a short train ride from Lisbon will whisk you away to a castle filled wonderland with a lot to explore. To really get through it all you would need a couple of days, but if you only have a day to spend in Sintra you can still see a lot. On the day I visited it…
UPDATED MAR 2020. In my opinion, a walking food tour of Lisbon is a must-do. I had heard other travelers talk about how amazing the food was in Portugal and I wanted to try as much as possible. There was a catch though. I was traveling alone and I didn’t have a big budget to buy a lot of different…
UPDATED MAR 2020. It’s an 18th-century building that has been delicately resuscitated and given a new chance at life as a charming, boutique hotel. Welcome to the Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel which is a charming Lisbon hotel for solo travelers. I was a guest during my recent trip to Lisbon and it was my first time in Portugal. I was…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Is anyone else super reflective this time of year? I certainly am. So, before we say farewell to 2017, let’s do some extraordinary travel reflections and recap where we went. I’m writing this as a recap post so that in case you missed any of the travel guides during the year, they’re all in one place. I’ve…
UPDATED FEB 2020. When I was planning on visiting Malta in November, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I booked it all anyway and thought I’d roll the dice. It turns out that Malta is more than just a summer getaway destination. November ended up being a great time to visit. It was less crowded, you have a chance to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. There are A LOT of things to see and do in Malta. If you want to maximize your time, see as much as possible, support a local business, and get off the beaten path then this Gozo Jeep tour is for you. Spend a day with Gozo Pride Tours and cruise around the island of Gozo in…
UPDATED FEB 2020. After visiting other cities in Malta I was grateful to have chosen the Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay as my home base. It was a relaxing oasis by the Mediterranean Sea that felt like a world away from everything, but in reality, was just a quick shuttle ride away from the capital. Through the facilities, tours, programs…
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…