When this elusive nation finally opened to US travelers, it immediately became a hot topic. My trip to Cuba in spring 2018 led me to realize how curious my friends in the US are about life there, and how they can travel there themselves! Details on my itinerary, advice, and things to do are in my other blog post here. This post is geared towards the logistics of traveling there as a US citizen specifically:…
I traveled a lot this past year, but nothing has sparked more interest from people than my trip to Cuba. In this post I'm going to explain where we went, how we got around, and what all you should do in 10 days! For details on how you can independently travel to Cuba as a U.S. Citizen, check out my other post! Here’s my detailed itinerary: Day 1: Havana - Cuba’s capital city, Havana is the…
You’ve decided to dive in and start planning for your adventurous getaway to Ecuador! Maybe you’re backpacking and planning on doing lots of hiking, or maybe you’re making a quick stop on the mainland before the tropical Galapagos. Whatever it is, chances are your trip will find you spending time in Quito- Ecuador’s high altitude, colonial capital city. While there might be modern chain hotels in the newer part of town, if you want to…
Savannah: A classic, colonial town filled with canopies of branches that shade its city squares while they drip haunting Spanish moss from their branches. Its historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Once you walk around for a bit in that humid, salty air you can’t help but want to take things slow. Walk with purpose, and admire its incredible grand homes and architecture. Savannah dates back to 1733, a very old town by…
Building upon my post with my detailed itinerary in Iceland, I've compiled a list of information we found useful during our ten days on the island. Happy Planning! Before diving in, be sure to read my post with our detailed itinerary! GO AGAINST THE CROWD- In Iceland, we took a driving route that is reverse of what most tourists do. We visited The Golden Circle last, while many visitors do that first. Either way is…
When a traveler isn’t traveling, they’re probably thinking about traveling. If you’re not out exploring the world, one of the nicest things is to have a little bit of travel inspiration around you at home. Here are a few ideas of how to decorate your space with a travel theme! These are all photos from my own house, and while I know it’s not everyone’s style, these decorations might give you some inspiration! Here are my…
With so many blogs singing the praises of beautiful Cuzco, Peru and giving great advice on what to do there, what about advice on what NOT to do? That's where I come in! As a traveler who has had a mishap or two, here are a few pieces of advice of things you should avoid: DON'T come to the city not knowing very much about its history. It won’t be nearly as interesting or meaningful…
Don’t get me wrong- I had a fantastic experience during my time in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I still HIGHLY encourage visiting this fascinating nation. My goal with this post is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you the most informed traveler you can be. The hope is that after reading this, you are prepared for what you may come across, and will have a better experience overall. 1.) Yes, it is…
In July 2017 my husband and I set out on a tour of Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. We also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan as an optional tour extension afterwards. This post details my Egypt experience with this company, and also provides ideas on things to do, see, and what to expect! Before our tour officially started, my husband and I arrived to Cairo 2 days early. We wanted to make…
As one of the largest and most famous cities on Earth, New York City attracts incredible numbers of tourists every year. For a quick visit to the "city that never sleeps", here are a few places to start! Like so many other great cities, such as London, Paris, Tokyo, and even Istanbul – there’s so much to see and do that it becomes difficult to plan a trip. Hopefully this post will give you some…
