Winter Packing List: What to Wear in New York City
What to Pack for New York City in Winter Hearing the term bomb cyclone had me a little nervous about going to New York again this January. As a California girl, I don’t really do winter very well; but, for the past 3 years in a row, I have had to be in New York…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day Dublin, Ireland: A Complete Guide
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland If you are debating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin this year, then stop and go immediately book it. I, myself, was unsure about it because I knew if I wanted to go I would have to do so by myself. While the process getting there wasn’t…
Read More7 Things I Would Tell My College Self
Encore to College I loved college. When I look back, I really don’t have any regrets because I made certain that I fulfilled the list of goals I was determined to accomplish before I graduated. Regardless of no regrets, there are still plenty of things I would tell my college self now that 5+ years…
Read MoreBest Airbnbs in Santorini, Greece: Oia and Fira
Airbnbs in Santorini, Greece After reading my ideal 10-Day Greece itinerary, many of you have reached out to inquire about Airbnbs in Santorini, Greece. So, I did some research of my own on Airbnb and found some potentially great options. Every property on this list has all 5 star reviews and vary in range for…
Read MoreMalibu Wine Safaris Tour And Tasting: Exotic Animal Adventure
An LA Safari? Only on the Malibu Wine Safaris Tour! As a native Angelino, I have been to the ever popular Malibu Wines birthday party over the years, but had yet to do the Malibu Wine Safaris tour at Saddlerock Ranch mainly because it’s just really pricey. However, now that Stanley the Giraffe has come…
Read MoreLos Angeles Coastal Cities: Perfect Day Trips to Venice, Santa Monica, and Malibu
LA Coastal Day Trips Los Angeles is a divided city. You have your West Hollywood/Hollywood die hards and then you have the West Siders where it’s beach or bust. Why can’t we just all live together in perfect harmony? Because most of the day it takes about 45 minutes in traffic to go about 10…
Read MoreApple Picking in Los Angeles, California–Tips and Tricks
All About Apples: Apple Picking in Oak Glen, California You wouldn’t necessarily think that LA and apple picking go hand in hand. For one thing, it’s a million degrees here in “Fall” and it’s generally a little rustic for the glamorous lifestyle of our population of Hollywood-ites. But, for some of us, the idea of…
Read MoreThe Most Unique Places to Stay in Amsterdam
Unique Places to Stay In and Around Amsterdam: A Boat, Windmill, Hexagon, or Crane The first time I went to Amsterdam in 2009, I stayed at the Flying Pig Hostel which was the go-to place for young-ins. It was the first time I slept in a hostel that had king bunk beds where you not…
Read More24 Hour Visit in Ronda, Spain —An Overnight Trip
A Guide to Visiting Ronda, Spain It’s simple…if you see a photo of Ronda, Spain, you’re probably going to be instantly sold on paying a visit to this beautiful city. That is precisely why I was not at all shocked to learn that Ronda is the 3rd most visited city in Andalusia, the southern region…
Read MoreMy Biggest Regret Living Abroad
Don’t Make This Your Biggest Regret Living Abroad I did it right. I moved to Barcelona, Spain for four months my junior year of college and had the “true study abroad experience”. Partying, “studying,” traveling on the weekends — I basically did all the things that people who regret not studying abroad wish they had….
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