Author: Alyssa

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

13 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car in Puerto Rico

A one-way and stop sign in San Juan

Thinking of renting a car in Puerto Rico? You might want to read this before you pick up your keys…

Destinations, Food, Puerto Rico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Culinary Paradise: A Review of Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sharing my honest thoughts on one of San Juan’s best restaurants.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Alyssa at one of the garitas in Old San Juan

Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Exterior of Dream Inn in San Juan

Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.

Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a white sweater with white jeans and a camel coat

Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a chilly weekend in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina What is the closest you’ve cut it while packing for a trip? For a recent trip to the Sandhills, I think I set a new personal record: only an hour before I needed to …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Weekend Retreat in the Sandhills: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Southern Pines, North Carolina

View of the platform at the Southern Pines Amtrak Station

Spend a weekend in the Sandhills! Explore the towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Pinehurst with this weekend travel guide.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Beyond the Greens: A Day Trip Guide to Pinehurst for Non-Golfers

Alyssa stands on the steps of Agora in Pinehurst

“Oh, do you golf?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the weeks leading up to a recent trip to Pinehurst, well, I could probably afford to buy a set of clubs and hire an instructor. No, sorry, to answer your question, I don’t golf (but I am flattered you …

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

The Sweetest Spots in the Queen City: A Guide to Charlotte’s Best Bakeries

Alyssa sits at a bistro table with a pastry and holds a cup of coffee

As anyone who’s ever tried to bake a cake or a loaf of bread from scratch knows, baking is a labor of love. And as much as I do enjoy baking at home, sometimes it’s nice to outsource the task to a professional. But not just any bakery – my love for small businesses extends …

Destinations, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Texas, Travel, USA

2024 Eclipse Expedition: 6 Must-Visit U.S. Cities Along the Path of Totality

Round out your solar expedition with these six travel guides.