Caló des Moro is an absolutely iconic, picturesque cove that everyone has top of their Mallorca bucket list. Basically, if you didn’t go to Caló des Moro, did you even go to Mallorca?! In the summer, getting to this beach can be difficult and time consuming. However in the winter, you will find that it is significantly easier! Here is how to Get to Caló des Moro in every season! Why is it different in winter/summer? How to get to Caló des Moro varies by the season in which you’re visiting. Why? In a nutshell: crowds! In the summer months, visitors have to park in a lot in the town ..read more

Driving anywhere in Europe can be quite a culture shock from the States, and Mallorca is no exception. Driving through mountains, tight towns, and on country roads all require you to stay alert and on your toes. Here are my top five tips for driving in Mallorca. 1. Rent as small of a car as possible Everything in Europe is a little bit smaller than we’re used to in the states. This includes parking spaces and streets! You’ll want to reserve as small of a car as possible when driving in Mallorca. Not only will it help you in towns or with parking, but it will be much easier to navigate and get ..read more

Visiting Parc Güell is an iconic and must-do for your time in Barcelona! One could easily spend hours here wandering around and admiring the beautiful architecture and mosaic work. Here are 5 tips for visiting Parc Güell in Barcelona! 1. Take a Taxi There While I am usually all about public transportation, visiting Parc Güell by cab is something I highly recommend! There is a nearby metro station about a fifteen minute walk away (the Lesseps stop on the L3 line), but it’s an uphill climb from there to the lower park entrance. Also, Parc Güell sprawls across a pretty big hill, itself! Instead ..read more

In September 2022, I was really craving a vacation but wanted something affordable and easy. I was about 2 months away from moving out of NYC for good so decided to take advantage of several cruise ports being right at my fingertips! About five days prior to departure, I booked a 6-day, 5-night cruise out of Manhattan on Norwegian Cruise Line that was headed to Bermuda. I was so excited, but there was a lot I wish I knew before my first cruise! Well, fate had other plans. The day before departure the island of Bermuda was side-swept by Earl, a category 4 hurricane! Norwegian quickly re-routed ..read more

Every Thanksgiving in New York City, millions of people line the streets for an ultimate bucket list scratch: attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! While viewing it on TV is certainly special, there is nothing quite like watching the massive floats and balloons in person. Everyone is in such a good mood and it really brings out the best in humanity. If you’re looking to attend in person, there are a few things you need to know ahead of time. Here are my top 10 tips for attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in NYC! 1. Get up earlier than you think! I’m definitely an over-planner. So for ..read more

2022. What a year! The world was finally opened up and almost free of Covid-restrictions. I knocked off almost 10 states from my journey to visit all 50. I spent quality time with family and friends. And now I’m ending the year in a different city ready to set down some roots (but don’t worry- plenty of fun travels ahead in 2023!). Enjoy my 2022 year in review! January – March: Sunshine and Snow (no in between) Finally took my bucket-list drive through the Florida Keys! Took a slow ride through the towns of Islamorada, Marathon, and finally ended in Key West (just in time for sunset). (Januar ..read more

On my journey to visit all 50 states, I spent Labor Day Weekend 2022 knocking off two more! I flew into Kansas City and was able to spend some time in Missouri and Kansas. While visiting all fifty states isn’t exactly the cheapest goal, it certainly does not have to be expensive either! For a few of my trips, I decide to be transparent and post my “all in” costs, to hopefully show that there are easy ways to spare your bottom line while traveling! Here are my total costs for a weekend in Kansas and Missouri! Flights – $11.20 About two weeks before Labor Day Weekend, I was scrambling to find so ..read more

If you visit the Sunflower State and don’t visit a sunflower field… did you even go to Kansas? Visiting Grinter Sunflower Farms is easy. It is a hop, skip, and a jump outside of Kansas City and is a perfect day trip if you’re in the area. The field blooms in late August/early September so it is a perfect Labor Day Weekend activity. I visited in early September 2022 and was blown away by the one million sunflowers (literally- there’s a million of them). Here are my top tips for visiting Grinter Sunflower Farms in Lawrence, Kansas! Arrive before sunrise Grinter Farms is famous, and for a good r ..read more

Whistler’s Train Wreck hike is a fantastic addition to your British Columbia itinerary! This short hike has something for everyone. The history buff, the art enthusiast, the Instagrammer, and the outdoorsman can all agree on this! It’s an experience that is unique to the area and definitely worthy of your time. Whether you’re a chubby girl or not, here is my ultimate guide to hiking Whistler’s Train Wreck! Getting There Whistler’s Train Wreck is only about a 10 minute drive down Route 99 outside of Whistler Village. It’s a short hike and can easily be added to a day in Whistler. I actually sto ..read more

Ousel Falls is a gorgeous waterfall located in Southern Montana. If you find yourself in the area for summer adventures, this is worth a stop! It’s a relatively easy trail through the Big Sky mountains. Certainly a worthy addition to your Big Sky, Bozeman, or even Yellowstone trip! Whether you’re a chubby girl or not, here is my ultimate guide to hiking Ousel Falls. Getting There Ousel Falls is a very easy trail to access! Located only a few minute drive outside of Big Sky (and about an hour from Bozeman), it’s very easy so squeeze into a Montana morning or afternoon. The roads are smooth, la ..read more