The Florida Keys are full of island time just a short spurt from home (for me at least). The little chain of islands on the south end of Florida are full of crystal blue waters thanks to the gulf stream, outdoor activities, and lots of booze. If you fly into Miami, the furthest key away from there (Key West) is a 3-3.5 hour drive. Not wanting to drive? Instead, you can hop on the booze cruise formally known to the locals as the Key West Express for a short boat ride to the relaxation station American Isles. Once there it’s all Margaritaville, sunshine, and bikinis. Watch my video of the Florida…
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour: A Las Vegas MUST
Peace, Love, and Happy Travels 🙂 The most exciting excursion ever - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Papillon Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour There are few things that sound more majestic than a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour. What made our trip even more majestic was the touchdown in the bottom of the canyon along the Colorado River complete with a champagne picnic as the sun set over the canyon walls. Yes, THAT is majestic. On a trip to Las Vegas, this is the quickest, easiest, and possibly most exciting way you could ever explore the grand canyon. We chose to make our departure with Papillon, and it was one of the best…
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Jetlag- How to Beat the Sleepiness
Click here to watch my YouTube Video on how to beat jetlag...and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! Jetlag is a huge factor when it comes to travel, especially transcontinental travel. It scares and effects some people so horrifically, it keeps them from traveling. Everyone feels differently when it comes to jetlag, but it is no question that it impacts everyone, even in some small way. Now, for those of you like me who don't have time to adjust your internal clock one hour every day prior to departure, I am going to let you in on some tricks that I LIVE by when it comes to fighting jetlag. Hydration > Jetlag…
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London Itinerary & City Guide
2 Day London Itinerary & City Guide Heading to London soon? Here are a 2 Day Sample London Itinerary and City Guide, just for you!! This past Eurotrip I took my first ever visit to London, and to the UK for that matter. England has never really been on the top of my list (if I wanted to hang out with a bunch of white people who speak English I could stay at home, right?) Well, this trip, I deemed London worthy of some time in my quick 2 week vacation, and I am so glad I did! I love history, so of course, London is a great place to go…
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7 Things I Learned in my First Year of Travel Blogging
Yesterday marked one year of travel blogging for me. In one year I accomplished so much, but I also have this sensation that I still have barely scratched the surface. I lived in Europe with a full time paying job. I went to South America for the first time. I went to loads of new countries and made friends from all over the world. In my next year, I hope to do even more, and learn more...but first, what I have learned this year. It MUST be something you love doing. At least once a week I get asked a blogging question. Usually, it's another similarly-minded, bright-eyed millennial asking how I started…
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Cusco City Guide
When you Arrive Much like Lima, there will be hordes of taxi drivers waiting to pick you up when you arrive at the airport and they will all continue to harass you until you get into a taxi. It is best if you contact your accommodation ahead of time and have them arrange for a driver to pick you up. This will cost you the same amount (40 soles), and will make your life much easier. If you do end up grabbing one while you are at the airport, you can probably haggle your way down to 30 soles. Be sure to NOT give them your bag, because if you…
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Lima City Guide
When you Arrive When you arrive at the Lima Airport, there will be hordes of taxi drivers waiting and they will all continue to harass you until you get into a taxi. It is best if you contact your hostel ahead of time and have them arrange for a driver to pick you up. It will cost you the same amount (40 soles) and will make your life so much easier. If you do end up not prearranging and grabbing one while you are at the airport, you can probably haggle your way down to a price of 30 soles (10 USD). When you do this, be sure to NOT…
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Rainbow Mountain: Peru’s Hidden Gem
High in the Andes, at an altitude of 5200 meters (15,600 feet) lies the mysterious and well-hidden Vinicunca Mountain, commonly referred to in the traveler world as Rainbow Mountain. There is little online about how to get to this amazing natural wonder, except reading that there is little online about it. How to get there, food, preparation, why you should go, what to expect, are not things that have been covered extensively online about visiting this crazy place just a 3-hour bus ride from Cusco, so I’m going to give you the lowdown- the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you haven’t already and want to, check out my…
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A Guide to Machu Picchu
Everything you need to know about visiting the ancient Incan Ruins. Undiscovered until 1911 by archeologist Hiram Bingham, the most iconic work of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu was built around 1450, but abandoned during the Spanish Conquest. One of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is an incredible and breathless experience which leaves you mesmerized at the history behind it. Getting to this site can be a bit complex though, so keep on reading to find out more about visiting this incredible place! How to Get to Machu Picchu Hike It There are tons of options when it comes to hiking the Inca Trail to Machu…
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Florence in Photos
If an amateur can take these….you know it’s gorgeous … Florence in Photos is the only way to experience it if you can’t be there yourself. View of the Duomo from Ghiotto’s Bell Tower View of the Duomo from Piazzale Michelangelo Santa Croce Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria View of the Ponte Vecchio from Ponte alla Trinita View of the Duomo from Ghiotto’s Bell Tower Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a Florentine specialty. The carousel in Piazza della Repubblica A snapshot of Florence from the walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo A view of the Ponte Vecchio from the Cannetteria The Death of Medusa in Piazza Signoria Cattedrale di Santa…
