Boasting a 400-year history and holding the title of American’s oldest seaport, Gloucester, MA is a part of New England that should absolutely be on your list. So why, as a born and raised New Englander had I never visited until this year? Maybe it’s because I grew up summering on Cape Cod or that … Continue Reading
If you’ve read my post about Québec City, then you know how I instantly fell in love with its unique mix of European and North American charm on my recent visit. So when I had the opportunity to head back to this region with HI Canada, I jumped at the chance. This time though, I … Continue Reading
With its sidewalk cafes, cobblestone lanes, and French language filling the streets, you’d think you were in Paris. Québec City holds a certain European charm that you seldom find outside of the continent, yet, there’s something distinctly North American about it that gives this city such a unique feel. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continue Reading
I may be a little biased because I grew up nearby, but there’s a slice of Western Massachusetts called the Berkshires, or “the Shire” as the locals would say, that is absolutely glorious. Known for epic fall foliage, excellent hiking and outdoor activities, farm-to-table dining, and classic New England style charm, the Berkshires have people coming … Continue Reading
Although Burlington isn’t the capital of Vermont, this earthy-crunchy, uber-hip, progressive city seems to steal the spotlight within the state. With hundreds of restaurants, micro-breweries and live music venues, there’s a bustling food and entertainment scene, and with Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains nearby, there are tons of outdoor activities to enjoy as well. … Continue Reading
Have you ever been to a place that completely blew away your expectations? For me, it was Mexico City. With over 20 million people living in the Greater Mexico City area, I was expecting a loud, crazy, and totally crammed city. What I experienced was very much the opposite. Mexico City may be one of … Continue Reading
With 8.4 million people packed into just 304 square miles, New York City is super crowded, extremely fast paced, and can certainly be intimidating. It’s also extremely expensive in comparison to other major US cities and can really clean out your wallet if you’re not careful. However, if you plan your trip right, a visit … Continue Reading
You are currently having one of the following two thoughts after looking at the photo above: OMG, that looks like such a wild time, I want to be in that pool partying with all of those people. That is so nasty, I will never enter that pool in my entire life.
Firefly is the Lollapalooza of Delaware, in that thousands of people from all over gather for a four day long music festival full of incredible music and a whole lot of fun. This year, 30,000 people headed to The Woodlands to watch the Legendary Paul McCartney, The Killers, Modest Mouse, Sublime with Rome and about 100 … Continue Reading
Even after all of my travels in my short life thus far, I say with confidence that New Orleans was one of the coolest, most culturally rich cities I’ve ever been to, particularly in the U.S. Our first good decision: deciding to visit the city for the first time during Jazz Fest. Besides the fact that the … Continue Reading
If you read my last post, then you already know that Southern California has a very special place in my heart. I grew up taking trips over to the sunshine state to visit my Aunt Janice in Hermosa Beach and Aunt Sandy in Morrow Bay. Although I have flown into LA multiple times, I had never really done … Continue Reading
Sometimes the best trips are the ones you don’t plan at all. Sometimes the best trips are had with people you barely know or don’t even know at all. My latest trip to Colorado would fall under both of these categories. Here’s how it all started:
