Weekend: Austin

If you’re planning a long weekend in Austin, Texas, the question isn’t what to do—it’s how much can you fit in? Bring your cowboy boots and/or your high heels get ready for barbecue, coffee, cocktails, and mimosas.

3 Days: Porto

A weekend in Porto surprised me in all the best ways—affordable, walkable, and full of charm. Portugal’s second-largest city packs vibrant LGBTQ and mainstream nightlife, scenic views, and warm hospitality into a not-too-big package. It quickly became one of the most budget-friendly and enjoyable spots I’ve visited in Europe.

Five Ways to Find New Adventures

Craving a more authentic travel experience? Skip some of the tourist traps and find ways to explore a new city like a local. From hidden gems to off-the-beaten-path adventures, here’s five tips to help you create a more memorable travel itinerary—without relying on the typical top-10 lists.

Four Days: Medellin

Medellin, Colombia is known as the City of Eternal Spring for its year-round mild weather. And I’d spring (pun obviously intended) at the chance to return—it was my favorite city on the trip to Colombia. Yes, I loved the nightlife in Bogotá, the heat and lively neighborhoods in Cartagena, and the spectacle of Barranquilla’s Carnaval. […]

One Week: Cartagena and Barranquilla

My first visit to Colombia was anchored around the opportunity to experience Barranquilla’s Carnaval. Inspired by stories from Colombian-American friends and others who recently traveled there, we were eager to check out Carnaval, nearby Cartagena, as well as Bogota and Medellin. Check out the links above for details of the rest of our February 2023 […]

Weekend: Bogotá

In February 2023, we made our first-ever trip to Colombia. Inspired by stories from Colombian-American friends and others who recently traveled there, we were eager to check out its cities and coastal regions and look forward to going back to see more. Be sure to check out notes on Cartagena and Barranquilla and Medellin (because […]

Lessons Learned: 5 Surprises in Colombia

Colombia packed a lot of adventures and surprises. Here are a few of the unexpected things I wish I’d figured out before we went…

Havana for Two Days

Before diving into the trip to itself, I can’t help but preface things with the sense of nervousness we felt heading to Havana. Information about traveling to Cuba felt generally vague and often questionable whether it was up to date, especially what documentation is needed (or not) for the various types of visas, or what […]

Puebla for the Holidays

My love of traveling was hugely influenced by my mom, who loves exploring places and cultures far and wide (as her mom did as well). As an adult, it’s great to share this love with my parents and to experience different places traveling with them: like Puebla, Mexico over the Christmas holiday. (Lo siento, amigos. […]