Hey guys! One of my sweet friends Morgan recently took a trip to Boston, and was happy to share her weekend experience and her perfect Boston travel itinerary! “What about Boston?”, I texted my best friend and best travel buddy. After a year of law school in the midst of COVID, I knew that as soon as I finished finals I would be ready to celebrate and celebrate BIG! My favorite way to unwind is to travel, especially somewhere I had never been before. So when the time came to research where my next destination would be, Boston stood out to me. As someone who loves good food, history, and the c ..read more

Hey guys! My friends Zach and Emily had their honeymoon in Greece a few years ago, and Emily was kind enough to share their trip details. So - here's everything you need to know for a perfect honeymoon itinerary in Greece! Zach and I went to Greece for our honeymoon in June 2017. It was an amazing trip and we have so many great memories. We booked our trip through Vicky Masters at Conlin Travel. Greece was very affordable and we never felt unsafe. The people in Greece were so friendly and the level of service or hospitality was above and beyond any American standards. And the food was so good ..read more

If you’re traveling internationally, hostels can be one of the easiest ways to save big. But why do a lot of people still not use hostels? In my opinion, it is because a lot of people are not familiar with hostels and how they work. A friend of mine, Dillon has shared his experience and knowledge about hostels. He has stayed in hostels in 11 different countries, so he is more than qualified to answer questions regarding everything you need to know about hostels! Q: What is a hostel? The best way to think about a hostel is kind of like a dormitory for international travelers. They vary widely ..read more

Recently, I used Hotwire for the first time and wanted to share my experience with you all. I was a little skeptical at first because I didn’t know anything about it and didn’t want it to be a scam. It actually ended up being one of the best money-saving tools I’ve ever used while traveling! What is Hotwire? Hotwire is a third party company that helps you book last minute hotel deals for a fraction of the cost. When I say last minute, I do mean last minute - it really is meant for booking only a day or two in advance. They work by finding hotel rooms that have not been booked - and likely wil ..read more

When it comes to doing fun things in Chicago, you do not have to spend a dime. As they say, the best things in life are free. Here are the top 10 free things to do in Chicago! 1. Lincoln Park Zoo One of the free things to do in Chicago is visiting Lincoln Park Zoo. The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the only zoos in the country with free admission. It is home to almost 200 species of animals, and is open every day. Location: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 2. Lincoln Park Conservatory The conservatory is home to exotic plants from around the world featured in 4 display houses. While the conser ..read more

Russia is a country that gets portrayed poorly in a lot of the US media outlets, movies, and TV shows. It is no secret that the relationship between the two is rocky at best, but instead of listening to the stereotypes I highly recommend staying open minded to have the best experience when visiting. With Russia being the world’s largest country, there are many things to do and see- ranging from stunning architecture, to natural wonders of the world that will leave you speechless. Here are the 5 Things you need to know before traveling to Russia! #1 Flights may be expensive in Russia, but eve ..read more

Hey guys! Our latest weekend getaway was in Chicago, Illinois for three days and two nights. We tried to keep the trip as cheap and budget-friendly as possible, so I wanted to share our experience! 3 Day Itinerary for a Weekend in Chicago Day 1: Around 5 am on a Friday, we left Birmingham to drive to Atlanta. We arrived around 8am at Atlanta airport. *PRO TIP: Make sure you check surrounding airports if you’re willing to drive a little bit. For us, the Atlanta airport is the closest really big international airport. Because it’s bigger it usually saves us a couple of hundred dollars to fly fr ..read more

Hey guys! Back in May, a group of friends and I went to Orlando to take on the Drinking Around the World Challenge at Epcot in Disney World. So what is this "Drinking Around the World Challenge at Epcot"? Drinking Around the World Challenge at Epcot in Disney World was designed to showcase countries around the world. There are 11 countries and each country has a stop along the route. The “country” has buildings, plants, decorations, etc. that are genuine to how the actual country would look if you were there. Each country also has food and drinks that are authentic to the country’s culture. T ..read more

One of the coolest guys I know, George Lawton who is also a prominent real estate agent in Birmingham, Alabama has recently traveled to Alaska together with his beautiful wife and three wonderful kids. George has been generous enough to share his 5-day itinerary for Alaska with us! 5-Day Itinerary for Alaska trip Day 1 in 5-Day Itinerary for Alaska Trip They stayed in Coast Inn at Lake Hood in Anchorage. The hotel is close to Ted Stevens International Airport and located strategically near business centers, shopping malls, and downtown Anchorage, Alaska. It is a comfortable place to stay with ..read more

Sitting in eastern Tennessee, Knoxville is one of the cities that was quite new to me but an absolutely amazing surprise. Knoxville, Tennessee is more than just the University of Tennessee or the Smoky Mountains. This Scruffy City has so much to offer! In the process of exploring the city, we found 6 of the most picture worthy places in Knoxville. 1. “Greetings From Knoxville” Postcard Mural If you can't decide which places to stop and take a picture in Knoxville, the mural has them all! Located at 1143 N. Broadway, this is my first “go to” recommendation to stop and take a picture. There is a ..read more