One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is visiting Christmas markets. Christkindlesmarkts were originally started in Germany dating back to the Middle Ages with vendors setting up all around to offer art, gifts, and of course holiday treats. Today there are hundreds all around the world and even some great Christmas markets…
Are you planning a trip to Seattle during the holiday season? As a local Seattlelite, Christmas in Seattle is one of my favorite times of the year. The whole city is decorated with lights and beautiful holiday decor, plus there are so many unique places to shop and find that perfect gift for someone special….
Christmas towns are a unique and charming way to experience the holiday season. In California, there are several quaint towns that go all-out for Christmas. Every year, you can find several Christmas towns in California that transform into winter wonderlands, with twinkling lights, and holiday decorations adorning every street. Visitors can enjoy festive activities like horse-drawn…
Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, is a destination full of charm and breathtaking natural landscapes. With airport stopovers common to Iceland, I’m excited to share my experience and recommendations for spending one day in Reykjavik. In just one day, you can explore some of its most iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in the local…
Dreaming of a National Park trip to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State? Looking for rainforests, mountains, beaches, lakes, and waterfalls? Here’s my local’s guide for a 3-day Olympic National Park itinerary that includes stops at the best things to do around the park. When you live in Seattle, it’s easy to stay close to…
Home to a myriad of incredible historic sites and beautiful port cities, the western Mediterranean Sea is easily one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world. From cities like Rome and Barcelona to Marseille and Savona, it’s possible to see popular attractions as well as lesser-known ones, but it’s absolutely worth visiting as…
If you’re a Hallmark movie fan and you’re planning a trip to Memphis soon, don’t miss these 10 iconic Memphis spots that were mentioned and/or shown in the original movie, Christmas at Graceland. I recently had the opportunity to visit Memphis, Tennesee for a few days and during the trip, I got to preview the…
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…
For visitors flying into Seattle Airport (formerly known as SeaTac but now simply SEA), getting to downtown Seattle from the airport requires a bit of planning. Some may rent a car or use rideshare, but there is an extremely easy, and cheap, way to get from the airport to Seattle. Take the Link light rail…
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…
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…
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…
