That Time When… I Voluntoured in New York
I was a sophomore in college when Hurricane Sandy devastated New York. I had seen hurricane damage in Florida, but we’re prepared for hurricanes here - this was something entirely different. So much damage had been done, with thousands of houses flooded. When my RA shared that the UF Hillel was organizing a volunteer trip to help out, I knew I wanted to give back - plus, it meant a free trip to New York.
Tips for a Trip to Music City
Nashville is one of my favorite cities and an extremely popular tourist destination. You will see everyone from famous musicians, to up an coming artists, to bachelors and bachelorettes and everything in between.
But before you decide to book your trip to the famous Music City, I have 10 tips you need to know before you spend a weekend in a city that never sleeps.
Are Paddywagon Tours Good?
Since Tyler and I have both been to Ireland before, we’ve had family come to us for advice on what to do while there. I was just talking to my mom and sister about how they could make Dublin their home base while still seeing some more of what Ireland has to offer. My answer: Paddywagon Tours.
The Best of Nashville
Nashville is one of my all time favorite cities. From the music, to the food, to the people, this city has something for everyone. Here are my favorite places to eat and my favorite things to do when visiting Music City<
Our 7-Night Mediterranean Honeymoon
As Megan wrote recently, cruising is back! That, combined with our upcoming anniversary trip, got me thinking about our honeymoon. We did a 7-night cruise through the Mediterranean on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. Our honeymoon at sea was equal parts active and relaxing - just what we wanted. We loved that it gave us a glimpse of several new spots.
Cruising is Back!
Well, the time has finally come and cruising is coming back to US ports starting June 26th! Although most cruises won’t be hitting the water ways in June, many have officially gotten CDC approval to begin test runs of their ships in order to start sailing come July.
Planning Our 2021 Anniversary Trip to San Francisco, California
We’ve got a trip right around the corner: San Francisco, California! We’re going in July to celebrate our anniversary - last year, planning our anniversary trip proved difficult (for obvious reasons), so it’s been fun to get things locked in this year. It’s hard to believe we’ll actually be getting on a plane again! Here is what we have planned so far.
Top Tampa Bay Area Beaches to Visit this Memorial Day
Who is ready for summer? I know I am ready for beach days, evenings in the pool, and all the sunshine. What better way to kick off the start of summer than a long holiday weekend, especially one where the weather is projected to be perfect and the beach is only a short drive away. If you are curious what beach to head to this weekend, check below for our list of top bay area beaches!
3 Days in Fortaleza, Brazil
Two years ago today, we found ourselves in Fortaleza for a three-night trip over Memorial Day weekend. It gave us the perfect taste of the city, and we had a great time, even if it was short. Here's what we did.
How to Figure Out Your Best Lodging Options
Airbnb, VRBO, Hotel.com are just a few sites I have used when booking travel in the past. However once you have decided on where you are going the next question you often ask yourself is where am I going to stay?
While everyone has their preference whether that be space, location, cost, or availability for rewards I often have a change of preference depending on the type of trip and who I am traveling with.
If you often find yourself questioning where you should stay or where you should book through, here are some examples to help you navigate.