Tag: Travel Guides

Colombia, Destinations, Travel

Travel Guide for Four Days in Cartagena, Colombia

Alyssa standing in front of a bright pink wall in Cartagena

“Wow, Cartagena?” People asked Michael and me, over and over again when we told people where we were traveling for our eleventh (dating) anniversary. The truth is, we weren’t really considering international destinations for our trip. Our sights were initially set on Portland, Maine, by first flying to Boston and making the two-hour drive up. …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Summer Reign in the Queen City: The Ultimate Summer Weekend Travel Guide for Charlotte, North Carolina

Alyssa and Michael standing on a bridge over the National Whitewater Center's whitewater rafting course

“Do we fly or do we drive?” Michael and I kept asking each other during the month of June. We’d just made plans to visit friends in their adopted hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, over the July 4th holiday weekend, and with the cost-savings of having a place to stay, we considered flying to save …

Destinations, Florida, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

A Lazy Beach Getaway in John’s Pass, Florida, and Everything I Packed

The sun sets over the Gulf Coast

Michael’s answer to where he wanted to go for his birthday was the same as last year: “The beach.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Absolutely,” he replied, and off I went exploring both of Florida’s coasts on Airbnb. I compiled a short list of places to stay, and he chose a small studio in John’s …

Destinations, Florida, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

10 Things Everyone Should Know Before They Visit Florida for the First Time

Flamingos standing in and around water

“it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.”

Destinations, Minnesota, Travel, USA

The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alyssa standing on a bridge with downtown minneapolis in the background

The Twin Cities have been on my list for a really long time. The art, fashion, and food scenes are thriving and the ease of access to nature within the metro area is utterly appealing (in fact, I warned Michael before we visited to watch out – we might just leave with a desire to …

Destinations, Louisiana, Travel, USA

Cajun Country: A Day Trip Travel Guide for Lafayette, Louisiana

A house in Vermilionville

One glance at the city of Lafayette’s name (and its former name, Vermilionville), and you’ll know you’re in Cajun Country. Despite being Louisiana’s fourth-largest city, I confess that I could not have located Lafayette on a blank map of the state before we booked our trip. So how did I end up there? Well, a …

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, Mexico, Travel, Travel Tips

Visiting Teotihuacan with a Local through Airbnb Experiences

Alyssa on the edge of the pyramid of the moon looking at the camera

One of Mexico City’s best-known and most popular attractions is also one of the hardest to get to. Before our visit last month, Michael and I read through countless guides and blog posts detailing how to get to the pyramids of Teotihuacan before ultimately deciding to book an Airbnb Experience, and even then we were …

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.