One of the things that used to stress me out the most about travel was figuring out my travel outfit. It can be really difficult to find the right blend of comfy and cool. And with the plethora of pictures…
To Do in the Dam: Rainy Day Activities
One of the things Amsterdam is known for besides the canal houses, bicycles, and Red Light district, is the rain. It seems like it’s raining 90% of the time here. And the weather changes so quickly. You can wake up
Where to Eat in Marrakech
As you know if you’ve read my Things to Do in Marrakech post, I have a lot of thoughts about Morocco. Which is why I promised a few more posts. So today I want to share with you all where…
Why Dubrovnik Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List
Dubrovnik has my heart. Even after a week of being home in Amsterdam, I’m still dreaming of that gorgeous blue water, the sun on my face, and salt in my hair. I have to say that I was totally surprised…
Things to Do in Marrakech
Jon and I just got back from my (belated) birthday trip to Marrakech, Morocco. The first thing I have to say about this trip is that it’s definitely a “trip” and not a “vacation.” I think we both came back…
Vacation Ready Sandals
It’s already starting to get into vacation season for me with our trip to Morocco and a trip to Croatia later this month. I absolutely love travel, especially the warm-weather kind. What I also love is shopping for travel. There’s…
Packing List: Morocco in Late Spring
Jon and I leave for Marrakech, Morocco in two days, and I could not be more excited. This is the trip I got to choose for my birthday, so I’ve been planning and prepping since March. My travel Pinterest board…
Delirium Tremens Brewery Tour in Belgium
For Jon’s 30th birthday, he decided he wanted to do a weekend trip to Belgium (check out my packing list). Specifically he wanted to do a tour of the Delirium Tremens Brewery outside Ghent. Jon started drinking this high-alcohol beer in…
Packing List: Winter Weekend Getaway
I usually loathe packing, probably because I tend to overthink and pack way more than I need. Surprisingly, I had a fairly easy time packing for this trip. Last year, Jon and I decided to start gifting each other trips…
Christmastime in Paris
Though Christmas in New York will always hold a special place in my heart, Christmas in Paris is something else. Every storefront and restaurant is decked out with lights and garlands, even McDonald’s. It’s amazing to walk around the city…
Four Days in the South of France
I didn’t realize how much I’d missed the sun until Jon and I were eating lunch soaking up the vitamin D in the South of France. With all these grey, rainy days in Amsterdam, I totally understand why there is…
Seven Things No One Tells You About Living in Amsterdam
There are a lot of obvious things that people tell you about living in Amsterdam as an American. Words to know in the Dutch language, how to ride the tram, that the bike path isn’t a sidewalk. But as an…