Everyone wants to visit Italy in the summer, and who can really blame them? The weather is stunning, the beaches irresistible, and let's not forget gelato! That said, high tourism season is no picnic: hotels rates skyrocket, and you're waiting…
TSA pre-check does alleviate some of the biggest headaches in travel. The line! Taking off your shoes! Cramming your toiletries into a teeny baggie! Fishing out your laptop and emptying your pockets and chugging every last sip of that bottle…
Heading to Memphis? Be sure to visit Sun Studios. I love pop culture and history. At Sun Studios in Memphis, you get a hefty wallop of both. This is the place where rock and roll was invented, literally. Greats like…
I love a good hotel, but sometimes I find the experience limiting. However, renting from a private owner isn’t without its foibles. How do you know the photos will live up to reality? How can you tell if you’re dealing…
Typically, I don't ever like finding myself down a dark alley in a town I don't know at night. Heck, even in a town I do know! But I completely trusted my fixer in Bali, who led me down a…
There's no shortage of unique hotel experiences to have in Europe. Old castles, delicious food and wine, cobblestone streets, a love of art and history-- I can't think of a place in Europe I wouldn't want to visit! Since you're…
When you think French Quarter, quiet, serene and relaxing probably aren't the words popping into your head. While I love a fun night on the town as much as anyone, I'm not 22 anymore (hard to believe, I know) and…
Craving a hot weather vacation? Go to Nicaragua. When it comes to Central American travel, it's not the most popular destination. It's not widely recognized for it's adventure and eco-tourism like its neighbor, Costa Rica. It isn't known for impressive SCUBA diving and…
If you're heading to Anchorage, Alaska, be prepared to pick your jaw off the floor. It may be one of the 50 states (the 49th to be exact), but for anyone who has travelled there or plans to travel there…
I love Abu Dhabi, the capital city and one of the seven states that make up the country of the United Arab Emirates. Stunning beaches, expansive deserts, luxury hotels and immaculate mosques—it’s a beautiful mix of ancient tradition and modern…