As much as I love traveling, I admit it can be an expensive hobby. Therefore, I'm always looking for ways to save money and increase my travel fund. Here are a few tips to save money for your next dream vacation! Set up automatic deductions from your salary to go to a specific savings account …
Summertime = Summer Vacation!!! It's common for a lot of people on vacation to skimp on gym time. However, if you're like me, and don't want to see a big surge on the scale when you get back from vacation, then you know what you have to do. I know I can't afford to spend …
Why Lebanon? When I told people I was planning on visiting Lebanon, the immediate first question was is it safe and why? When I was in middle school or high school, I recall watching an episode of the Fresh Prince and Uncle Phil saying something about Beirut. I’m sure at the time I didn’t even …
Are you planning a trip to Jordan to visit Petra? In 2017, I got the chance to visit Petra with my wonderful parents. If you’re not familiar with the significance of Petra, you’re not alone. Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World which makes it popular with people from all over the …
In 2007, I traveled to Salvador Bahia, Brazil with my brother. Brazil has long been one of my favorite countries because of my initial trip in 2007. Since my first time in Brazil, I had been itching to return and finally visit Rio de Janeiro. In March 2019, my husband and I eagerly arrived in …
Where in the world is Curacao? After telling friends and family, I was visiting Curacao, the next immediate question was where is that? Curacao is a Lesser Antilles island in the Southern Caribbean and makes up the ABC islands which consist of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Curacao is a Sovereign state of the Netherlands. The …
Hot sauce is my favorite condiment. I have tried various types of hot sauce but i'm completely satisfied with basic Louisiana or Crystal's hot sauce. I love all things pesto. Pesto on pizza is divine! Speaking of pizza, it has remained my favorite food no matter how many places I've been fortunate to visit. I …
The last stop on our European vacation was Budapest, Hungary. I knew very little about Budapest aside from beautiful pictures seen on Instagram. We stayed in a great Airbnb near the Jewish center of the city. If you only have a couple days in Budapest, here’s a short list to get you started: Sights: Parliament …
Prague, a Central European city, where everywhere you look is postcard perfect. Over the years, multiple people told me I had to visit Prague. To say I was eager to see what all the hype was about is an understatement. The Airbnb we stayed at was near the Charles Bridge, restaurants, shops, and bars. Due …
In January, my husband and I set out on a European adventure where we visited 5 countries. Scotland was our first stop. We flew into Edinburgh and spent two days exploring the city. Our first evening we had dinner at a local Italian restaurant and then went to Dragonfly, a cocktail bar across the street …
