Category: Americas

NOLA, New Orleans – the Big Easy is known for its good time vibe and finger lickin’ good Creole Cajun cuisine. Most people come to New Orleans during Jazz Fest or Mardi Gras but this city is worth a visit outside these times too. NOLA residents know how to take it easy and live the… Continue reading How To Do New Orleans In 48 Hours

During my recent 24 hour Philly layover, I had the chance to explore the City of Brotherly Love. On any trip to Philly, you can expect a crash course in US History. My short, rapid fire tour of Philly was filled with lessons about the birth place of America while enjoying good food and admiring… Continue reading My Whirlwind Visit to the City of Brotherly Love

Driving into Zion National Park late at night was dramatic. The silhouette created by the canyons were magnificent. A quick weekend trip to a national park is one of my favorite ways to wind down. It is nice to get away from the city but short enough that I won’t miss my soft bed. I had never… Continue reading Quick Weekend Trip to Zion National Park

I am what you call a New Yorker has been. I lived in this amazing city for a brief period many summers ago and loved every moment of it (although, it was so humid and I wished I could take 500 showers a day). But visiting it as a tourist is different, I only have… Continue reading A Weekend Guide to New York City

If you ever have the luck to find yourself in Maui, Hawaii, first- come up with excuses to stay forever. When I first visited Maui, I did not want to leave. Hard to beat the feel of the ocean breeze on your face while hearing waves crashing and palm trees swaying. If anything could beat chocolate… Continue reading Top Ten Must-Do’s to Check Off Your List in Maui, Hawaii

State of Hawaii is made up of gorgeous string of islands, each of them unique and lush. These islands are the closest thing to heaven-on-earth. There are so many things to see and do (or not to do) here. When I first planned my visit to Hawaii, I couldn’t decide which island to go to.… Continue reading Hawaii Island Hopping: Which Island(s) To Visit?

If you ever dreamed of dancing and frolicking through a desert flower field, now is the time to go to Anza Borrego Desert State Park. When I heard about the Super bloom in Anza Borrego, I knew an impromptu road trip was a must do.  I imagined fields of golden wildflowers with beautiful mountain tops… Continue reading Anza Borrego…Super Bloom, Super Hot, Super Pretty!