For 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, […]
How to Dress for Day of the Dead // A Complete Guide for Both Sexes
I’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 where I can look like death on […]
200 Things to Do in Memphis for First-Time Visitors // A Local’s Guide
My 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 over it so shut up! Memphis was […]
13 Reasons to Visit Graceland Even If You’re Not an Elvis Fan
I’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 Type: Sweet Tea and fry oil”. I’ve never been a fan of Elvis and […]
How to Use the Tampa Bay CityPASS as a Childless Adult
I’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 coats on a plane […]
Do This, Not That // 2 Days in The Bahamas
When 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 down as rural Arkansas–I’m just not a beach vacation kinda taker […]
Exploring the 700 (!!!) Islands of The Bahamas
Shortly 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 my cab driver: There are 700 islands of The Bahamas! During a conversation […]
What to Pack for Mexico City (+ What to Just Buy There)
What 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 been to Mexico City, I can tell you right now […]
15 Essential Mexico City Experiences for the Best Trip Ever
I 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 five months. That’s how much I adore guacamole Mexico. The […]
Do This, Not That // Tips For Flying Budget Airlines
Hey, 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. You get TWO of them for the […]
Show Me the Monet! // On a Day Trip to Giverny
One 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 delicious snails that actually aren’t anymore) but the France outside […]
9 Reasons a Long Weekend in Cincinnati Should Be Your Next Trip
I 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 boarded a plane to […]
Day Trip to Luxembourg // To Take or Not to Take?
Three 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 Europe—tiny countries, incredibly easy transportation […]
4 Cities in 4 Days in Belgium, Oh My!
Belgium 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 experience… but finding a particular reason to go there isn’t always […]
10 Ways to Spend a Day in Ybor City, Tampa
I’m all about landing in Florida and heading straight for a piña colada by the beach… which is probably how I managed to live in the Tampa Bay area for a year and a half and never spend a day in Ybor City. I mean, really, how much do you know about your own backyard […]
Czeching Out the Best of Prague in 3 Days
Every good thing you’ve heard about Prague is true. Any bad thing you’ve heard was probably spoken by someone who drinks too much that you shouldn’t associate with anyway. Prague is an enchanting fairy tale village where beer is cheaper than water and every street is postcard-worthy; but you already knew that because you’ve been […]
The Best 5-Day London Itinerary For First-Time Visitors
London had never been on my radar. It was as much a stranger to me as everything else I couldn’t care less about: Star Trek, pho, pacifiers, what sorority you were in. I basically ended up going just to say I’d been and because hearing “OMG of all the places you‘ve traveled, you’ve never been […]
Do This, Not That // 3 Days in Mexico City
For my 3 days in Mexico City, I almost completely improvised the whole thing. And if my stacks of manila folders and excess of Excel spreadsheets could talk, well, first they’d tell you I need to get out more. Then they’d shout at the top of their lungs that winging it internationally is not my […]
9 Reasons You Should Visit Chucalissa Indian Village Already!
If you’ve lived in Memphis, Tennessee all your life you’ve doubtlessly seen the sign for Chucalissa Indian Village on I-55 about a gazillion times. But before you could consider what you were seeing and what this so-called Indian village was all about, chances are your thoughts quickly wandered over to (also for the gazillionth time): […]
Tiny Room, Big Value // My New York City Pod Hotel Review & Guide
There are some things that just seem impossible to locate: your car keys when you’re in a hurry, the DVD player remote control sweet spot, a news story comments section with nice, constructive comments where no ones mother is insulted, and affordable accommodations in Manhattan that aren’t under a bridge in Central Park. If you […]
