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 Germany’s Oktoberfestivities for a day. You know what’s great about Oktoberfest? Well, everything. But will you need a … [Read More...]
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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 … [Read More...]
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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 … [Read More...]
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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
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 really, truly ugly. No, I’m still not … [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...]
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
Updated: November 9th, 2018 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 … [Read More...]
