In the summer, Coney Island is a beacon for adrenaline seeking park goers looking to test their fate. However, in the winter, Coney Island is a place of little action. Except on Sunday afternoons. In the dead of winter, while everyone else is hiding in their apartment binge watching Netflix, a motley crew assembles at […]
6 Touristy Things in Southern California that are Fun
Visiting southern California for two weeks was one of my favorite trips within the United States so far. The weather is beautiful, the people are happy, and the food is healthy. I feel like people either love it or hate it. I personally loved the laid back lifestyle of Cali and adapted to it very quickly. Despite my […]
Nama-say-what? What it’s like to Learn Yoga
Last month I crafted a list of all the things I wish I made more time to accomplish. In order to get my butt in gear, I decided to choose 20 things I’d like to do before turning 30. Deadlines always make me work harder. Three years might sound like a long time, but my […]
13 Things To Do In London That Aren’t Overrated
England was one of the first countries I visited outside of the United States. I think it’s an obvious choice since there’s no language barrier and the culture is similar in a lot of ways to the U.S. It’s a great adventure for someone who wants to go abroad but isn’t ready to get too out of […]
How to Look Like a Local in NYC
Seven years ago, I arrived in New York City, wide eyed and bushy tailed, ready to follow my dreams like so many other people who come to this beautiful city. I, like so many tourists, had that same reaction of, “Wow, New Yorkers are so short tempered and rude!” After a few months in the […]
13 Things To Do in Rome for First Time Visitors
This week I’m going to throw it back to trips taken in the past. I was supposed to go explore NYC last weekend, but we got hit pretty hard with a blizzard here. Two feet of snow later, I decided to postpone my adventure. In the meantime, I didn’t want to keep everyone waiting (because I like […]
The RIDE in New York City: What it’s like
It seems like New York City is filled with tourist attractions. Each one vying to be different. Trying desperately to stand out in a crowd. Most of the time it’s a wasted effort. I’ve seen hundreds of signs that read “Best pizza in NYC!” or “Best way to see the sights!” I’ve almost become numb […]
9 Unique Things to do in Phoenix, Arizona
This week I had the pleasure of exploring Phoenix, Arizona. It’s currently the sixth largest city in the United States, which you wouldn’t know from looking at it. Everything is so spread out that it actually feels like a small town. Not to mention, the people are some of the nicest I’ve ever met. How […]
Book Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
One of the reasons I read memoirs is because I love seeing regular people do extraordinary things. Whether it’s taking photos of wars, saving orphans from child trafficking, or hiking a trail for months completely alone. When I first came up with the idea of traveling, I figured that when everything in my life fell […]
Is the New York Pass Worth It?
Being a competitive person, nothing appeals more to me than a challenge. For instance: How many attractions can you see in one day in New York City? Four? Five? Nine? The only thing stopping me from trying was money. No one wants to spend three hundred dollars a day on tourist attractions. Upon doing research […]