Before my recent Mediterranean cruise, I flew in a day and a half early to enjoy one day in Rome. Here’s my itinerary for what to see in Rome plus what tours I booked. During my one day in Rome, I was able to see all the sights like the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and …
Portugal is a beautiful country with plenty to see and do. From its stunning beaches to its ancient cities, here are the 27 most beautiful cities, towns, and places you need to visit in Portugal. I’m including a map to help you plan your trip and discover some of the prettiest Portuguese cities. Overwhelmed with …
A few years ago I had my first ever experience traveling to NYC. If you’re an NYC novice like I was, you’re probably trying to figure out how to get to or from JFK to Manhattan. Thanks to having some friends who are NYC experts, I got the local’s guide on what’s the best (and …
The 2022 Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park is underway! Marketplace kiosks, food carts, and restaurants are open to serve up bite-sized tastes of California specialties. The Disneyland Food and Wine Festival is one of my favorite times to go to the resort. Here’s your guide to the festival, plus some helpful …
As a Seattle resident, I was shocked to discover I knew nothing about the Langley Murder Mystery weekend despite it celebrating its 37th year recently. So I grabbed a friend and we made plans to visit Langley, Washington, and take part in this small-town murder mystery weekend. Now that I’m back home I’m sharing some …
Portugal is a beautiful country and definitely worth the visit. If you’re planning how you want to get to Portugal (or other European countries), TAP Airlines is probably an option. Here’s what you can expect if you choose to fly TAP Portugal Business Class, which they call Executive. I’m also sharing what it was like …
You’ve likely heard of Phoenix, Arizona, but not as many people have heard of its nearby sister city, Tempe. Home to Arizona State University, Tempe offers visitors the chance to enjoy the outdoors in a vibrant and growing college town. Here are 10 fun things to do in Tempe to enjoy what makes this southwest …
This month is both one of my favorite times of the year and one of the most stressful! I love Christmas, but with the holiday season comes a long to-do list that I have to juggle along with daily life. This season is the perfect time to plan a local holiday momcation and have some …
Planning to visit the Seattle Southside region and looking for some fun activities to do with older kids? Whether you’re planning a local Seattle staycation or looking for things to do near Seattle airport, check out this list! Seattle Southside is made up of the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila, and you can …
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland in October (or September), you need to know some important things about the Disneyland Halloween season. I highly recommend you read over this info and these tips before your visit! From what there is to do around the parks during the Halloween season to how to enjoy the Oogie …
There’s nothing quite as posh as having high tea in a beautiful hotel lobby. And when you’re talking about afternoon tea and hotels, you can’t overlook Fairmont Hotels. They’re world-renowned in North America to have properties that blend history with luxury and invite guests to raise those pinky fingers and take a sip. So, what …
Trying to decide if you should buy a Seattle CityPASS? If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, chances are you’re going to want to see some of the city’s best attractions. The Space Needle is iconic, as is the Chihuly Glass Museum. Both are included in the CityPASS Seattle, along with five other options. This …