Three of my closest friends and I just came back from an incredible girls’ trip in Scottsdale, Arizona. And we had a big reason to celebrate — this year, the four of us are all turning 40! On this trip were me, Beth, Lisa, and Jen, and the four of us have been best friends for 25 years. (Jen is a pseudonym; she requested anonymity and I’m honoring her wishes.) We used to travel together a lot when we were younger! Montreal at 18, where we tasted our first legal alcohol. Vegas at 23, where we took selfies with Ice-T and Coco. After moving away, we would visit each other for the weekend in DC, i ..read more

This month I headed back to the States for a three-week trip — and it ended up being a much busier experience than I expected. I based on my new home base of the North Shore of Massachusetts, and traveled all over in the process. Three little trips — Portland, Ottawa, and Scottsdale — made it quite a busy month, and that wasn’t all. As soon as I flew back to Prague, I was off again, to the south of Italy! It was quite a lot, and I neglected my work in the process (see how there are no new posts or books read in this post) — but that’s okay. I clearly needed this quality time with my loved ones ..read more

When you’ve been traveling a bit too much, non-travel months are SO NICE. And that led to a very, very nice month in May. May is the best month of the year in Prague — so you bet I was happy to be here! Table of Contents Toggle Destinations Visited Highlights Challenges Blog Posts of the Month Book Club This Month Most Popular Reel on Instagram What I Watched This Month Coming Up in June 2024 Destinations Visited Prague and Vraňany, Czech Republic Pivo a Burger — my favorite food festival!Highlights A nice, lazy month in Prague. That was good. The month included visiting new restaurants ..read more

Murano Island is like a miniature version of Venice, just 10 minutes away by boat from the city. Similar to Venice, Murano is actually made up of multiple islands linked by bridges and canals. While Venice is home to 118 islands and 438 bridges, Murano is more compact with just seven small islands and seven bridges. Although you have to take a boat to get to Murano, it’s still part of Venice along with other small islands like Burano, Torcello, and Sant’Erasmo. Planning your trip to Murano last minute? Venice is an extremely popular destination, and I recommend booking accommodation and tours ..read more

If you’ve explored every canal and corner of Venice and are looking for more places to visit, you’re in luck! There are so many different day trips from Venice just waiting for you. As hard as it can be to pull yourself away from the lagoon, Venice is a short journey from beautiful cities, delicious wine regions, and even the Dolomites! Planning your trip to Venice last minute? Venice is an extremely popular destination, and I recommend booking accommodation and tours as early as possible. Top-Rated Day Trips from Venice: Visit Murano and Burano (An easy day trip if you don’t want to go ..read more

What are the best day trips from Buenos Aires? You’ve got plenty of excellent options! Buenos Aires is a fabulous destination on its own, and honestly, you could easily fill a week-long trip without ever leaving the city. I nearly did. But there are also plenty of worthwhile day trips you can take from the Argentine capital. Planning your trip to Buenos Aires last minute? Buenos Aires tends to book up quickly. Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Top Day Trips from Buenos Aires: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (Easy way to visit another country!) Tigre Delta (My local friends’ favorite) Visit ..read more

As a Massachusetts native, I’m lucky to have spent a good amount of time on Cape Cod — or down the Cape, as we call it. This place is absolute heaven in the summer, with charming towns, fresh seafood, historic lighthouses and, of course, incredible Cape Cod beaches!  Despite being a long, skinny peninsula, Cape Cod’s unique geography offers a surprisingly diverse collection of beaches on three bodies of water: the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay, and Nantucket Sound. Whether you want calm waters and amenities or are looking for a wilder, more remote escape, there are beaches in Cape Cod for ..read more

For years I dreamed of visiting Venice — and somehow, the real Venice was even better than the hype. How long could this marvel of engineering exist? How could it be so beautiful? There are so many fantastic things to do in Venice, from hopping among the museums to exploring the islands in the archipelago, climbing towers for their best views, and eating delicious cicchetti as the sun sets. Planning your trip to Venice last minute? Venice is an extremely popular destination, and I recommend booking accommodation and tours as early as possible. Top Experiences and Tours in Venice: Take a gondo ..read more

April was meant to be a low-key month, but things quickly revved up! The big trip of the month was a journey to France, mostly concentrated in the Loire Valley, but I managed to fit in two super-quick trips to Berlin and London as well. Let’s take a look at the best of April 2024! Enjoying castle-hopping at Chateau Chenonceau!Destinations Visited Prague and Plzeň, Czech Republic Berlin, Germany London, England Amboise, Chenonceaux, Lignac, Prissac, Buxerolles, Poitiers, Les Hérolles, Vernou-en-Sologne, and Orléans, France I feel so lucky I got to meet Elizabeth Gilbert!Highlights I met Eliza ..read more

Valparaíso, the “Vale of Paradise,” is a majestic city — built on 40 hills nestled against the Pacific coast, awash in colorful homes and street art. There are so many cool and interesting things to do in Valparaíso. I loved my time here! Just a short drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, you’ll find one of the coolest cities in South America. Let’s take a look! Planning your trip to Valparaíso last minute? Top Experiences and Tours in Valparaíso: Go on a street art tour (You’ll see more on a tour than on your own) Go beer trekking (Beer + hiking) Go surfing & sandboarding (Fun day ..read more