Maui Culture Reflected Through Color
Long before arriving to Maui I wanted to do a post about how the island’s culture is reflected through color. Granted, I knew very little about Maui but all signs pointed toward blue skies, green valleys and flower leis in all shades of the rainbow. All this turned out to be true, but I also
Feeling Like a Superhero on Maui
Dr. Seuss totally nailed it with his famous “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” story. Little did I know that a weeklong trip to Maui would have be going just about everywhere…including to the bottom of the ocean floor. It’s no secret that I’m a Disney fanatic but I’m also a superhero fan as well. Here
Hipster Guide to the Lower East Side
If you’ve been following my Instagram feed lately, you’ve probably seen enough pictures of the Lower East Side to feel familiar with this hip and very trendy neighborhood. The LES was my stomping ground when I first moved to the city in 2009 and I recently moved back to the area – to a different apartment
5 Travel Apps to Try on your Next Trip
It’s no surprise that everything is going mobile these days and for a traveler, that’s super convenient. Granted, I still travel with my Macbook Air but that’s because I need to be writing and blogging from the road. Otherwise, I’d be perfectly content with using just my iPhone because there are so many helpful apps
The Book that Inspired my Wanderlust
I guess the saying “mother knows best” is true, even in the most unlikely circumstances. My mom has always been great at giving advice, picking me up when I’m down and listening without complaint as I complain without pause. Oddly enough, it took a worn-down library book for me to realize the magnitude of her
My Summer in Instagram Photos
Up until this summer I had really been neglecting my Instagram account. That all changed this summer when I experienced a new found love for the social app. I’ve been posting regularly the last few months and here are a few of my favorite shots. Sometimes a picture is really worth more than a longwinded
Neighborhood Guide to Québec City
For my latest Neighborhood Guide I’ve chosen Québec City. From the newly revamped Saint-Roch neighborhood to the historic streets of Quartier Petit Champlain and Vieux-Québec, this French Canadian city has many faces. If you have time, try to visit these major neighborhoods but otherwise, this guide should give you an idea of which spots you will gravitate toward most.
My Gritty and Glamorous Dubai Wish List
So I’m going to start this post off by saying that no, I’ve never been to Dubai. It’s not that I don’t have any interest, but the opportunity has never come knocking at my door. However, I recently attended a travel event here in New York and had an interesting conversation with a fellow writer
Boho Guide to Québec City
Québec is truly a bohemian city. I had always heard as much but then again, you can never know for sure until you visit yourself. I found it to be a city of contrasts that somehow manages to form a unified whole. For example, the romantic cobblestoned streets found within the walls of Vieux Québec are
How to Have A Budget but Baller Trip
I recently attended a panel here in New York all about how to travel like a baller. I sort of hate that word because it sounds ridiculous but it does get the message across. As a travel writer, I’ve never had a huge income and not all of my travels are for business, which means
