Picture this: breathtaking, roaring waterfalls surrounded by nature’s lush greenery… …and right next to it, a dinosaur-themed mini-golf course, a wax museum, and a haunted house. This somewhat jarring combination is the reality in Niagara Falls, Canada. Over the decades, this iconic natural wonder has been overshadowed by chain restaurants, kitschy shops, and cheesy attractions. …
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Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Guadalajara, Mexico
A real-life packing list from a week spent in hot and sunny Guadalajara – all packed in a carry on, of course!
Travel Guide: How to Spend a Week in Guadalajara, Mexico
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. …
Semana Santa: What to Expect on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Guadalajara
Spoiler alert: there are plenty of things to do in Guadalajara and beyond!
Guadalajara Food Guide: Everything We Ate (and Drank!) in Mexico’s Second City
…and all the places you need to add to your Guadalajara itinerary.
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.
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 Relaxed Approach to Visiting Barcelona, Spain
It’s true that overtourism has taken hold of Barcelona. When you combine a dense, walkable city with a multitude of sights and rich culture, there can be no other result. Even during my visit in October, which is shoulder season, the crowds in parts of the city were unbearable. But sometimes you simply have to …
72 Hours in Madrid, Spain
When I shared with friends and family that Michael and I were traveling to Spain, many people excitedly asked, “Oh, are you going to Barcelona?!” Not a single person asked if we were going to Madrid. That seems absurd, doesn’t it? It is the capital of the country after all, and that should count for …
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia
Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena—and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane