Las Vegas is a glittering city, full of entertainment, twinkling lights, and fabulously long nights. The city beckons visitors with endless casinos to spend your money in and a plethora of shows - concerts, comedy, magic, musicals, Cirque du Soleil, … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Vegas: 3 Day Las Vegas Itinerary
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47 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Charming Vorarlberg, Austria
Lush forested hills and crystal clear lakes cover Vorarlberg, the westernmost region of Austria along the Switzerland border. Here you will find cities and towns that are at once medieval and modern: sustainable green roofs overlook centuries-old … [Read more...] about 47 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Charming Vorarlberg, Austria
17 Best Things to do in Boston, Massachusetts in the Winter (a Local’s Guide)
Snowy cobblestone streets. Steaming cups of hot chocolate. Cheerful holiday lights. Boston in the winter is a snow-covered wonderland! Whether you're taking a frosty afternoon walk on through one of Boston's many quaint historic streets, ice skating … [Read more...] about 17 Best Things to do in Boston, Massachusetts in the Winter (a Local’s Guide)
43 Cozy Things to do in Chicago in the Winter (a Local’s Guide)
Sparkling Christmas lights. Real German Christmas markets. Deep dish pizza - and deep snow. Chicago might not be known for its, shall we say, balmy winters, but there are many intrepid locals and visitors who embrace the blistering cold winds and … [Read more...] about 43 Cozy Things to do in Chicago in the Winter (a Local’s Guide)
15 Things to Do in Aarhus, Denmark – the “City of Smiles”
Walk through a rainbow. Time-travel to a historic Danish village. Learn about vikings. Relax on the beach. Feed deer near a royal palace. Aarhus, Denmark is full of surprises and charm, much like Denmark itself! Denmark is a small country with a … [Read more...] about 15 Things to Do in Aarhus, Denmark – the “City of Smiles”
10 Magical Things to Do in Washington DC in the Winter (& Why You Should Spend Christmas in Washington DC)
Twinkling Christmas trees on the White House lawn. Ice skating over a glittering wharf. Sipping a martini in an igloo at the Watergate Hotel. Winter in Washington DC is a snowy playground of politicians, partisans, and spies. It's as full of … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Things to Do in Washington DC in the Winter (& Why You Should Spend Christmas in Washington DC)
14 Things to Do in Montreal in the Winter: The Ultimate Montreal Winter Guide
Softly falling snow. Hot mulled wine. Sticky maple taffy. Montreal, Canada is a winter wonderland, and one of the best places to visit for winter cheer! As Californians, there's nothing more exciting to us than traveling somewhere cold and snowy - … [Read more...] about 14 Things to Do in Montreal in the Winter: The Ultimate Montreal Winter Guide
The Perfect Weekend in Austin, Texas: 3 Day Itinerary
Live music. Smoky BBQ. Colorful murals. Millions of fuzzy, flying little bats. Uhh, what was that last bit? Let me first start off by saying that bats are adorable. Like, scroll through this post and tell me that you think bats are scary. You want … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Austin, Texas: 3 Day Itinerary
The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
Cleveland, Ohio: if you're anything like me, chances are you just started singing "Cleveland Rocks" in your head (anyone else grow up watching the Drew Carey show after school and not understanding most of it?) Although I grew up just a few hours … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal
Chaotic streets. Colorful markets. Ancient temples. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks, the ancient city of Kathmandu is as spiritual as it is urban; a stupa or temple is around every corner, a hidden courtyard through every … [Read more...] about 10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal
The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. Take the beehives, for example. Why are there beehives on everything!? Well, … [Read more...] about The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
Las Vegas is one of the most famous, bucket-list destinations in the USA. Everyone's gotta go there once in a lifetime. Or, if you happen to live in California, everyone's gotta go there at least once a year. The parties are as lit as the neon signs, … [Read more...] about Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Carnival. Street parties. Christ the Redeemer. Samba. Soccer. Beaches. Rio de Janeiro is a megacity and it’s got it all. (That’s not a dumb millennial word I made up, it really is called a megacity). Rio de Janeiro has a ton of distinct … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
43 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Adorable Graz, Austria
Deep within the lush, fertile region of Styria, Austria you'll find Graz, Styria's largest city and foodie capital. Built on either side of a quiet river crisscrossed with bridges, Graz feels both historic and modern all at once. You'll … [Read more...] about 43 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Adorable Graz, Austria
Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
I (Jeremy) first moved to San Francisco in 2009 for college, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and right in the middle of that perfect time period between Tech Boom 1.0 and Tech Boom 2.0. The city I moved to was quirky and affordable: I was able to work … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
Beignets. Jazz music. Festivals. Ghosts. Gumbo. New Orleans is famous for about a zillion things, and all of them are well worth taking a trip to the Big Easy! New Orleans is one of the most unique places in the USA: it's a fascinating melting … [Read more...] about The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
Here's a fun fact: I (Lia) was actually born in Boston! I lived there for a grand total of the first 3 years of my life, during which most of my memories involved snow, and the traumatic experience of losing the leg of one of my favorite Barbie dolls … [Read more...] about 3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona, Spain
Tapas. Museums. Otherwordly cathedrals. Avant garde art and architecture. Wine. Did we mention the tapas? Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and the center of Catalan history and culture. It's also one of our favorite cities to … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona, Spain