Author: Alyssa

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Guadalajara, Mexico

Alyssa wears a wide brim straw hat and a blue ruffle dress

A real-life packing list from a week spent in hot and sunny Guadalajara – all packed in a carry on, of course!

Destinations, Mexico, Travel, Travel Tips

Travel Guide: How to Spend a Week in Guadalajara, Mexico

Alyssa stands in front of Barranca de Huentitán

Back in April, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a week in Guadalajara with my partner, Michael. It was the first time I’d had the chance to travel for my birthday since 2019, and so it only felt right to choose a destination that has long been on my list of places to visit. …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

A Look at Everlane’s Travel-Ready Daytripper Shirtdress, Italian Leather Tourist Heel, Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and Cactus Leather Hobo

Alyssa wears the Daytripper Shirtdress from Everlane

A mini-review of a few new items from Everlane, including The Daytripper Shirtdress, The Italian Leather Tourist Heel, The Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and The Cactus Leather Hobo

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Semana Santa: What to Expect on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Guadalajara

Alyssa stands under colorful papel picada in Tlaquepaque

Spoiler alert: there are plenty of things to do in Guadalajara and beyond!

Destinations, Food, Mexico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel

Guadalajara Food Guide: Everything We Ate (and Drank!) in Mexico’s Second City

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…and all the places you need to add to your Guadalajara itinerary.

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A Review of the Easy Breather Memory Foam Pillow from Nest Bedding

Alyssa holds a French language book while laying in bed

Why is a travel blogger reviewing a pillow? Because after a long trip, there’s nothing I want to do more than climb back into my own bed and get a good night’s sleep. We spend a third of our lives in bed, as they say – except when we travel. Personally, when I travel I’m …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

A Day Trip Travel Guide for Davidson, North Carolina

Alyssa stands and looks at a building on campus at Davidson College

Welcome to what I hope will be the first post in a mini-series about each of Charlotte’s suburbs! Today I’m sharing a little about our day trip up to Davidson, a small town about 25 minutes north of Uptown Charlotte (well, on a good traffic day, of course). If you ask someone what they know …

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Charlotte Restaurant Review: Kindred (Davidson, NC)

Alyssa sits at a table at Kindred

Before we begin, yes, I know that Kindred is in Davidson, not Charlotte – but it’s within the Charlotte Metro area (I mean, it took us less time to get there than it takes to get to some other parts of the Queen City!), so I’ve categorized it as a Charlotte restaurant here. After moving …

Style, Travel, Travel Products

The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Memorial Day Weekend 2022

A white tee, red bandana, and blue denim shorts

I’m rounding up deals from the best travel brands and the retailers I shop most.