Paris is an incredible city. This isn’t news, people have been saying it for years. Now that I’ve experienced its greatness first-hand, I can confidently agree. I spent four days in Paris on my first trip through the city, and…
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5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Jakarta
So, you’re traveling to Jakarta, Indonesia? Here are five things I wish I knew before heading there myself. Need a place to stay in Jakarta? Find hotels, compare prices, and read traveler reviews here. Have you been to Jakarta? What…
A Secret Bastille Retreat and a Sunset Cruise on the Seine
Paris was full of surprises for me. The friendliness of the people, the happy summer vibes and positive energy filling the streets, the way it tugged at my heartstrings like certain other cities very near and dear to me. The…
Where to Stay in Tulum on Any Budget
Wondering where to stay in Tulum, the gorgeous, unassuming beach town on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula? I’ve got you covered. When I first arrived in Tulum after a short flight from Mexico City (and a few bus rides), I had no…
The Sweetest Guide to Tulum
It’s hard to say exactly how I ended up in Tulum, a small beach town roughly two hours south of Cancún on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. I’d just wrapped up a pretty amazing week touring Mexico City and wanted to spend…
4 Classic Mexico City Activities You Can’t Miss
When I traveled to Mexico City with Cantimplora Travel, I got to see the best of the best, including both classic Mexico City experiences and a few lesser known experiences that I might never have stumbled upon on my own.…
4 Unexpected Things to Do in Mexico City
I knew I was in for a real treat when I decided to join Cantimplora Travel, a curated travel company, for their tour of Mexico City. How often do you get to experience a city from a local’s perspective? How…
5 of the Greatest Hostels in Europe
You know by now I love a good design hotel. As you might imagine, I have a pretty big soft spot for design hostels, too. A beautiful hotel is where you stay when you want some time to yourself and a…
Essential Experiences for Any New York City First-Timer
I’ll always remember my first trip to New York City. I was 16 years old and visiting as a part of the Global Young Leaders Conference, a Model UN-like gathering of students from all over the world. We didn’t explore the…
Discovering Williamsburg Like a Local
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, despite its widespread reputation as a happening hipster hangout, had always eluded me. I’m no hipster (then again, what does that word even mean anymore?) but I do love a good craft beer, a good rooftop with a view,…
