It’s time for my quarterly attempt at convincing you to consider staying in hostels. As a travel advisor, I research and book accommodations for all budgets and travel styles, from luxury resorts to the cheapest shared rooms available. I think…
Top 10 Europe Destinations for Fall
Though it is currently as hot as the surface of the sun in New Orleans, it’s also August, and that means that fall will arrive in the reasonable places in the northern hemisphere sooner than seems possible. I cannot emphasize…
Top Europe Destinations for Summer (For Affordable Prices and Fewer Crowds)
One of my favorite things about summer is stalking everyone’s vacation photos on social media. Even if I’ve never met you in person, you can be sure that I’m watching the Instagram stories of your Amalfi Coast boat ride or…
Valladolid and the Most Beautiful Cenote
I arrived in Valladolid exhausted from the two nights I’d spent in Holbox where the hostel parties kept me awake half the night. The room I’d reserved in Valladolid was part of the same hostel chain that I’d stayed in…
Visiting Chichen Itza and My Favorite Cenote
If you’ve ever seen an inland photo of the Yucatan Peninsula, it was probably of Chichen Itza. These Mayan ruins are considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and are one of the most-visited sites in North…
My Top Recommended Travel Items for Summer
When I first started packing for extended travel, I was an extreme over-packer. When I’d pack for a week-long trip, the contents of my giant suitcase would suggest I was traveling across multiple climates for a month. When I’d fly…
