or as long as I can remember I’ve been drawn to the holiday of Day of the Dead in Mexico (Día de los Muertos) even if I never really understood the entire meaning behind it. It’s so colorful, so beautiful, and so… enchanting—yes, enchanting is a good word. I always wanted to know more but, like, who has time to dedicate to solving all of life’s mysteries? (How do magnets work? … [Read More...]
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How to Dress for Day of the Dead // A Complete Guide for Both Sexes
’ve been captivated by Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos for as long as I can remember. The colors! The skulls! The flowers! Plus, if you’ve ever seen me apply … [Read More...]
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200 Things to Do in Memphis for First-Time Visitors // A Local’s Guide
y beloved hometown of Memphis, Tennessee turns 200 in 2019 and she’s been through a lot in her short lifetime. Most of it good, some of it bad, and that time we lost … [Read More...]
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13 Reasons to Visit Graceland Even If You’re Not an Elvis Fan
’ve lived in Memphis, Tennessee for almost my entire life and never visited Graceland. Actually, “I’ve never been to Graceland” is practically the subtitle of every Memphian; it should be written under their names on their driver’s licenses next to “Blood … [Read More...]
How to Use the Tampa Bay CityPASS as a Childless Adult
’m a serious lover of discount attraction passes—possibly the best invention for those of us who want to see a lot, only have a little time to do so, and are probably just a lil cheap. Okay, I may be more than just a little cheap—I have worn seven tops and … [Read More...]
Do This, Not That // 2 Days in The Bahamas
hen given the chance to travel anywhere (which is always, admit it--we're a pretty privileged bunch), you’ll most likely find a Caribbean resort scraping the sandy bottom of my travel wish list. It's not that I dislike the Caribbean—I mean, it's not as far … [Read More...]
Exploring the 700 (!!!) Islands of The Bahamas
hortly after landing in The Bahamas and having my dreams of tending tiki bar until the end of time dashed (The Bahamas passport stamp blatantly states “EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITED”—it’s like they know we’ve all seen Cocktail), I learned a very interesting fact from … [Read More...]
What to Pack for Mexico City (+ What to Just Buy There)
hat to pack for Mexico City, hmm? Well, obviously three bikinis and your “suns out, guns out” muscle tee because Mexico, right? PSYCH! It’s that kind of naïveté, I mean ego, that makes traveling the world a real adventure, I mean shitshow. If you’ve never … [Read More...]
15 Essential Mexico City Experiences for the Best Trip Ever
just did something I’ve never done before. No, it’s not eat grasshoppers again. No, it’s not injure myself while attempting lucha wrestling moves again. The completely new and surprising thing I did: I just visited the same country back to back. In less than … [Read More...]
Do This, Not That // Tips For Flying Budget Airlines
ey, I’ve done it too. I’ve been sucked in by the allure of getting something that used to cost $500 for just $50. It’s human nature. Like yielding to a buy one, get one free sale regardless of how badly you actually need two battery-powered ear hair trimmers. … [Read More...]
Show Me the Monet! // On a Day Trip to Giverny
ne thing I always tell people to do when visiting Paris, France is… leave it. Just get out. *Gasp* What’s wrong with me!? Have I got Nutella for brains or something!? Alright, alright, calm down. Paris is what it is (magic and romantic and crawling with … [Read More...]
9 Reasons a Long Weekend in Cincinnati Should Be Your Next Trip
put off spending a long weekend in Cincinnati for a long time. I didn’t know (or had ever heard) anything about it and didn’t want to risk wasting a weekend. I needed to be 100% convinced a weekend in Cincinnati was going to be worth it—not like that time I … [Read More...]
Day Trip to Luxembourg // To Take or Not to Take?
hree is my magic number. Wherever I go, and for however long I’m gone, I always try to fit three countries into a trip. New countries, to me, are like Pringles—I really can’t have just one… (entire can all at once). I need more, MORE! And that’s the magic of … [Read More...]
4 Cities in 4 Days in Belgium, Oh My!
elgium is sometimes a tricky place to explain to people who haven’t experienced it for themselves. I personally don’t know anyone with a burning desire to go there; and it’s probably on very few bucket lists. Being in Belgium is a fantastic, lovely, pleasant … [Read More...]
