When I studied abroad in Rome during college, I lived in the neighborhood of Trastevere. I loved it, and many would agree with me when I say that Trastevere is the best neighborhood in Rome. Trastevere, which means beyond the Tiber (river), is a charming and authentic Roman neighborhood filled with history, restaurants, cafes and,Read more
No matter what you’re interested in as a traveler—culture, food, history—New York has it all, and at all price points. You can spend hundreds of dollars on front-row Broadway seats or you can see new shows for $15 at off-off-Broadway theaters. The New York food scene is impressive, and while you can drop hundreds ofRead more
San Carlos de Bariloche—commonly known as just Bariloche—is located in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Though the city has a population of only 125,000, its size wells in summer and winter months when tourists flock to its glacial lakes and staggering mountains to trek, fish, or ski. But beyond those main Bariloche activities, there’s a lotRead more
As I’ve written about before, Buenos Aires is an incredible city that I initially underestimated but ended up really enjoying. It has its own history, music, art, dance, food, nature, and culture to share with visitors. And while my two trips there last year were both on the shorter side, you could easily spend aRead more
Amsterdam is a city that can enchant you for a month but can also be thoroughly explored and enjoyed in a weekend. Assuming you’re more likely to have the latter than the former to check out the Dutch capital, here’s an affordable Amsterdam itinerary for 3 days or a weekend getaway for your upcoming trip. Read more
Let’s be honest: London hasn’t been historically known for its microbrews. However, on a recent trip to London, my husband and I found ourselves at the Bermondsey Beer Mile, which is home to the local up-and-coming craft beer scene. The London Beer Mile fulfilled all of our beer cravings and more, and I knew IRead more
I’m always looking for the best travel deals and my recent trip to Disneyland was no exception. Some say you can’t do the land of magic & Mickey on a budget, but I’m here to tell you that 1) you can (Experience Disneyland on a Budget is a great resource for planning a budget-friendly tripRead more
If you’ve been to Las Vegas before, maybe you remember Imperial Palace, the total dive hotel in between the Flamingo and Harrah’s? Well, it no longer exists. A few years ago it got a facelift and rebranded itself as The Linq. I recently stayed there and found it very affordable and in a great location. Read more
It’s almost a new year, which means it’s time come up with the New Year’s resolutions that you’ll completely forget about by mid-February. Kidding! New Year’s resolutions can feel like a marketing gimmick for gyms and health food stores, but the values behind them—visualizing what you want your life to be and committing to makeRead more
You may have looked at the title of this post and thought, “Bariloche beer? Is there such thing as craft beer in Argentina?” Because, yes, Argentina is known for the wineries producing delicious red wine clustered around Mendoza. But it also has an up-and-coming craft beer scene emerging in Patagonia. Bariloche is an Argentine craftRead more