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 …
Author: Alyssa
A Day Trip Travel Guide for Davidson, North Carolina
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 Restaurant Review: Kindred (Davidson, NC)
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 …
The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Memorial Day Weekend 2022
I’m rounding up deals from the best travel brands and the retailers I shop most.
Everlane Reviews: The Curvy Way-High Jean, Japanese GoWeave Slip Dress, Eyelet Puff Sleeve Top, Way-High Short, and More
A review of The Curvy Way-High Jean, The Japanese GoWeave Slip Dress, The Eyelet Puff Sleeve Top, The Way-High Short, and more…
Sipping History: A Day Trip Guide to Visiting Tequila, Mexico
What you need to know before you take a day trip to a distillery, Cantaritos el Güero #1, and the town of Tequila, Mexico.
An Honest Review of the Melia Flat from VIVAIA
A review of VIVAIA’s dainty flats made from recycled water bottles – and an exclusive discount code for readers!
Worth the Trip: A Review of Guadalajara’s Corn-Focused Restaurant, Xokol
What you need to know about dining at Guadalajara’s hidden gem, Xokol (and yes, this includes just how much it costs!)
A Review of Universal Standard’s Sally Liquid Jersey Shirtdress and Dylan Luxe Twill Joggers
A limited-time sale from the world’s most size-inclusive brand – plus an exclusive discount code!
Enjoying a Vacation Tradition at Home: A Review of Le Moné (Plus Three Effortless Apéritifs!)
The pre-dinner drink ritual is one Michael and I often indulge in when we are traveling, and though it takes a different form (and name) in different countries, it’s always a memorable experience. A chilly Paloma in a crowded cantina in Mexico City, an Aperol Spritz and a plate of cicchetti along the canals of …