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Boston Weekend Guide: The Ultimate 48 Hour Itinerary
If you know me, you know I love weekend getaways. I need these breaks from my normal routine. And 48-hours is the perfect amount of time to explore and get the taste of a city. After moving to New York, I knew Boston had to be one of my first weekend trips. The history, culture, and food really attracted me to this city. Let’s be real, one of the major reasons I love traveling is the chance to try different foods. And Boston is full of incredible restaurants, bakeries, and bars. So if you are planning a trip to Bean Town, check out my Boston weekend guide. This is packed with…
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The Essential NYC Coffee Shop Chains (that aren’t Starbucks or Dunkin’)
Don’t get me wrong, I am a Starbucks girl. But especially after living in Seattle, I have stepped-up my coffee game. Being surrounded by so many coffee shops, roasteries, and knowledgable-baristas really opened my eyes to the world outside the ‘bucks. After moving to New York City, I started looking for the best coffee shops. I wanted to find the best spots to study, work, read, etc. (You know, all the classic coffee shop activities). And I was successful! While NYC can’t compete with Seattle’s coffee culture, there are still some great spots in the city. Surprisingly, many of the best coffee shops in New York are actually chains. But no, I’m not talking Starbucks or Dunkin- style…
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15 FREE Things To Do This Summer In NYC
*UPDATED MAY 2023* Budget Travelers this one is for you! Ok let’s be real, I am ALWAYS going to be a budget traveler. I just love exploring too much. I stretch my travel dollars as far as possible so I can see more places and eat more things. If you can relate, keep reading! If you haven’t already been, New York City is probably somewhere on your bucket list. Everyone needs to see this city at least once, right? If NYC is part of your summer travel plans and you are anything like me (AKA- traveling on a budget, baby) you are in luck! Today I am giving you a list of…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Smoky Mountain Fireflies
Southeast Asia and Tenessee have something very unique in common. They are part of a short list of places where you can see synchronous fireflies. Synchronous fireflies? Basically, they are a group of fireflies that can synchronize their light flashes together. In Southeast Asia, the fireflies completely turn their lights on and off at the same time. But in Tennessee, the flashes occur in a wave. Growing up an hour from the Smoky Mountains National Park, I frequently heard about the fireflies. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I experienced this natural phenom for the first time. I’ve been back multiple times and I am always awed by the…
