A tropical paradise right in America’s backyard, St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands are the perfect sunshine-escape during those chilly winter and rainy spring months.
Epic. It’s a word you’ll likely see a lot in this post. It’s the word that best describes the experience of road tripping through Utah’s National Parks. Epic. Majestic. Heavenly. Incredible. It was the trip of a lifetime, and I’m not just saying that because I’d been cooped up in a house for the last year and a half due to the global pandemic. Like many of us, my sense of wanderlust was through the roof, and I couldn’t think of a better place to reconnect with nature, and revisit my Fresh Air mindset, than in Utah’s great outdoors. Personally – and my roommate would agree – I think we really planned this trip well to see all that we possibly could in an eight day window. Each day was better than the one before, and I promise any way you travel this trip, it’s sure to be epic. Route…
Like so many of you around the world, the global pandemic has paused my travels for the time being. However, I’ve been taking this time to re-discover the beauty of my own backyard in Boston, seeking out new nature walks to escape the buzz of city life and enjoy the fresh air of the great outdoors. And now with a little quarantine rescue pup named Bear attached at my hip, I’ve been doing a lot of research and recon on the best spots around Boston for a little Sunday stroll for Bear and myself. Here are five of my favorites: Middlesex Fells Reservation Just 15 minutes north of Boston is the beautiful, vast nature park that is Middlesex Fells Reservation. At 2,200 acres, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the park with tons of trails, ponds and even some spectacular vistas overlooking the city. But by far…
Check out my original post on Boston’s best budget-friendly hotels published on The Culture Trip. Boston is a compact city with a lot of people, extremely limited (gorgeous brownstone) space and very pricey real estate. Finding affordable accommodations – even for travelers – can be tricky. Bang-for-your-buck accommodations in Boston may not be easy to come by, but they’re out there; locating them just takes a bit of digging. For the lowest rates on these fair-priced places, aim to book a few months in advance before the crowd of travelers beats you to it. To get you started on the hunt, here are nine of the best low-cost locations to rest your head after a long day of uncovering everything that Beantown has to offer. Boston Park Plaza Stay in the heart of Boston’s 400-year-old history at the Boston Park Plaza. Since 1927, the hotel has provided an elegant getaway in the…
Looking for the perfect day trip from Dublin? Howth is quick 30-minute train ride through the coastal countryside surrounding the greater city area. And with a charming downtown, castle ruins, and a vibrant fishing community, Howth is the perfect one-day escape away from the hustle and bustle of Dublin.
Holland surprised me in the best possible way. I’d visited this charming city once before during a chilly weekend while studying abroad, but it was such a different experience seeing the beauty of the canals of Amsterdam, tulip fields of Keukenhof, and historic streets of Gouda in the warmth of April. We had the most perfect weather (other than a bit of rain the first night) and locals and tourists alike were out enjoying the sunshine. There never seems to be enough time or days while exploring a new place — or even exploring somewhere a second time– but I definitely got to see the magic of Holland during this trip, and I wouldn’t have changed anything about what we did, or where we went. Enjoy this itinerary, and if you have recommendations for other great places to go in the Netherlands, please share! Day 1: Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter Heineken…
Nova Scotia is the Cape Cod of Canada. It’s a charming peninsula of seaside towns, delicious seafood, and stunning vineyards. (My kind of triple threat!) It’s the perfect long-weekend getaway from the east coast — plus the best part of traveling anywhere in Canada is that everything is so inexpensive compared to the US. We decided to bypass the Portland, ME ferry and drive the 12 hours from Boston to save a little cash. In hindsight, I think I would have looked further into The Cat Ferry (which is car-friendly, FYI) just for ease and a bit of scenic coastal views between Maine and Nova Scotia. There’s also a ferry that leaves out of St. John, but we endured all 12 hours driving straight up route 95 and arrived in Nova Scotia by 6 PM that night. (Nova Scotia is on Atlantic time and therefore an hour ahead of Boston.)…
Portland, Maine isn’t the first Portland that comes to mind when someone mentions America’s craft beer capital — that finger is usually pointed at Oregon. However, this little city in Maine is brewing up more beer than anywhere else in the U.S. per capita. With 17 microbreweries and a population of 67,000 people, Portland, Maine has 25.5 breweries per 100,000 people, the highest rate of anywhere in America. Plus, the charming cobblestoned streets, boutique shops, and 5-star seafood make this New England city the perfect weekend getaway. So, want to do a bit of brewery hopping? Come along, I’ll point you in the direction of the very best.
Is there really anything better than going on vacation and staying in a beautiful hotel where your room is cleaned for you, your bed made, and everything you could possibly want or need gets delivered right to your bedroom door? How about finding that perfect hotel room at a deal that’s just too good to be true? You know, the kind of hotel you can brag to all your friends about while showing them your vacay pics on Insta. Finding sweet hotel deals is the icing on the cake of any vacation, and with plenty of websites out there featuring budget-savvy stays, they’re becoming easier and cheaper to find than ever. We’ve narrowed the list down to five of the best last-minute websites for jaw-dropping hotel deals — just try to keep them to yourself. Bedfinder With hotel discounts in over 150 countries, you might find yourself planning more…
The roaring ‘20’s — a time of flappers, prohibition, and the iconic vibes of the speakeasy. These hush-hush bars became popular in the US during prohibition when liquor became illegal to sell, but Americans didn’t want to give up the fun-loving liquor. The term speak-easy came from the idea that these places had to be discussed quietly and kept on the down-low during these times so as not to alert the police of their presence. Many times these speakeasies were located in basements of other businesses, creating a dark, intimate atmosphere that is still represented in the modern day speakeasies found in many countries around the world today. While today’s speakeasies are certainly not illegal, many of them have kept that cool-cat atmosphere and swanky style. Don’t miss these eight speakeasy-inspired bars that found their way across the pond in the UK. The Washhouse, Manchester A launderette is not the type…