Tag: City Travel

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Beyond the Surface: A Travel Guide to Mexico City for Second-Time Visitors

Alyssa standing on an overpass in Mexico City

Museo Frida Kahlo, check. Palacio de Bellas Artes, check. Museo Nacional de Antropología, check. I have good news: If you’ve been to Mexico City once before, but only for a few days – this post’s for you (and if you haven’t? Check out my first Mexico City trip recap to start planning your first adventure!). …

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

Flavors of Mexico: Part Two of My Mexico City Food Guide

Dishes on the table at Fonda Fina

This post is a follow-up to my first Mexico City food post – you can find Part One right here! I’d be lying if I said that food wasn’t among my top three reasons to return to Mexico City (the other two? The culture and the people!). For months I’d been dreaming of the meals …

Destinations, Louisiana, Travel, USA

NOLA in a Nutshell: A Day Trip Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana

A typical building facade in the French Quarter

I hopped on a $60 roundtrip flight to explore the best of New Orleans in just one day.

Alabama, Destinations, Travel, USA

24 Hours in Montgomery, Alabama

view of Alabama capital from the street in montgomery

My visit to Montgomery felt like a whole lot of “hurry up and wait.” Michael and I arrived in the early afternoon from Birmingham, located about an hour north of the state’s capital. We headed downtown and paid for a metered spot near the Civil Rights Memorial. My first impression of the city’s downtown area …

Alabama, Destinations, Travel, USA

Travel Guide: How to Spend a Sunday Night in Birmingham, Alabama

Photo of historic Alabama theatre in Birmingham, with large ALABAMA sign

“Sunday night in Birmingham” reads an entry in my Google search history. Michael and I were visiting the city for a single night as part of a very quick road trip through the Yellowhammer State, and our visit just so happened to fall on Sunday. With a visit to Scottsboro and Huntsville already under our …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Brews and Views: A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville Buildings

Have you heard it too? You casually mention that you’re considering a little getaway in the Southeast, and then they say, “Well, what about Asheville?” Michael and I have heard this countless times over the past few years; suddenly it seemed like everyone was either planning a trip to the North Carolina city or had …

Destinations, Florida, Travel, USA

Exploring the Gulf Coast: A Day Trip Guide to St. Petersburg, Florida

Boats bob along in a marina in St. Petersburg, FL

At the start of the year, Michael and I made a resolution: visit one Florida destination every month. Twelve months and countless adventures later, we still felt like we’d barely scratched the surface of everything the Sunshine State has to offer. Choosing our final stop was no easy task. This post contains affiliate links and …

Colorado, Destinations, Travel, USA

A Perfect Holiday Weekend Itinerary for Denver, Colorado

A view of downtown Denver from City Park

When our families’ plans changed for the Thanksgiving weekend, Michael and I had to make a change to ours, too—and naturally, we took it as an opportunity to travel. With just a few days’ notice before the long weekend, we were left with limited options for flights in our price range and at times that …

Belgium, Destinations, Travel

The Best Places to Shop in Antwerp, Belgium

A view of the ornate Antwerp Centraal Station

Antwerp has been synonymous with fashion since the Antwerp Six exploded into the fashion world in the eighties, and the undeniably cool city is worth at least a day trip should you find yourself in Belgium. Granted, a day will only allow you to scratch the surface of the city’s designers and shops, but if …

Belgium, Destinations, Travel

Beyond the Basics: A Weekend Travel Guide for Brussels, Belgium

Alyssa and Michael in Brussels City Center

Brussels was the city I was least excited to visit on my recent trip to Europe: I’d heard the city was crowded and dirty, and that it has a reputation for being a bit dangerous. I might have even only trekked in for a day trip or skipped it entirely, were it not for the …