aving grown up 600 miles from the nearest ocean, I remember my first time on a boat very clearly. The ocean-obsessed 11-year-old me couldn’t have been more excited for my first deep sea fishing excursion out in the Gulf of Mexico. I mean, Free Willy had just come out--I was losing my cool. Speeding out into the ocean standing at the front of the boat, crashing waves all around … [Read More...]
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7 France-tastic! Things to Do in the Loire Valley
hen I first started looking up things to do in the Loire Valley, my first thought was, "WTF!"-- as in, way too feminine! Castles? Wine? I assume there's going to be … [Read More...]
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Yes, You Need Travel Insurance! And Here’s Why…
kay, look. I’m pretty cheap. Always have been. And I’m not just talking flying coach here. I mean, I’ve had the same hairdryer for 20 years and the sum’bitch has … [Read More...]
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How to Squeeze in a Day Trip to Salzburg from Munich
alzburg, Austria is known for many things. Like… well, how about… okay, so maybe Salzburg is known for just one major thing: The Sound of Music. It’s where the movie was filmed; it’s where the movie takes place; and it’s where I went this year to escape … [Read More...]
A First-Timer’s Guide to Spending 3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal
hh, Lisbon. I’m saying that as if Lisbon, Portugal has been a topic of much-had conversation over the years. Which it has not. I mean, do YOU know anything about Lisbon? Other than it’s the capital of Portugal? (It is the capital of Portugal, right?) I ask … [Read More...]
A Step-By-Step Guide for How to Get a Passport Already!
tep by step, ooh baby! Gonna get that passporrrrrtt. I realize only 19% of you will get that reference (that’s how many of my readers are between the ages of 35 and 44), but I’m still running with it. Original NKOTB forever! So yeah, if you couldn’t tell by … [Read More...]
Need-to-Know Tips for Spending 2 Days in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
first decided to spend 2 days in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico after seeing it designated as the “world’s best city” by Travel and Leisure. (Also, let's face it, I hadn't even heard of it before that.) It turned out I was going to be back in Mexico City for a … [Read More...]
Do This, Not That // Day of the Dead in Mexico for First-Timers
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 … [Read More...]
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 makeup in the morning, you’ll understand why I’ve been waiting my whole life to celebrate a holiday … [Read More...]
200 Things to Do in Memphis for First-Time Visitors // A Local’s Guide
Updated: December 29th, 2018 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 the NCAA basketball championship by seven points was … [Read More...]
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...]
