Along with my goals for language learning (parli italiano?) and fitness, I have hopes and dreams for travel in 2024. Here I outline six destinations across two continents that I hope to visit this year.
2023 Year in Review: Looking Back on 12 Months of Travel
The Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America. It’s also the first place I traveled to this year.
All in all, 2023 was an absolute joy for me. This was the first year where I was truly comfortable traveling in a post-pandemic world. I was also forced to grow as my priorities shifted. Looking back on the last 12 months, I almost don’t recognize the 25-year-old who carried me halfway through the year. That’s a sign of a year well-lived.
Why Did I Opt Out of A Travel Opportunity?
Where I spent most of my weekend.
I was going to spend my weekend hiking in the Berkshires, which is the epicenter of fall foliage in New England and just a 3-hour drive from Boston. Sounds like a great plan, right? Well, I didn’t do it, and here’s why.
Hiking in New England: 15 Trails for Nature-Lovers of All Levels
I organized these hikes based on intensity so you can have an idea of what you’ll be getting into should you choose to join me on the trail.
How to Start a Travel Scrapbook
Here I walk you through how I built out the travel scrapbook entry for my trip to Lisbon in early 2023. By outlining the steps I take for creating an entry, I hope to inspire you to create a travel scrapbook of your own. So join me as I dive into the world of printed images, glue sticks, and crumbled receipts.
Toronto Highlights: Exploring Downtown and Niagara Falls
Whether you're an explorer yearning to see this city’s diversity, a foodie seeking culinary delights, or a nature-lover eager to meander through lush urban parks and waterfront trails, I’m sure that Toronto will have something to captivate you.
How I Travel With a Chronic Illness
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2019, but that doesn’t prevent me from enjoying travel in a safe way.
My diagnosis poses some logistical and psychological barriers to care-free travel. However, I've learned a lot and have managed to explore beautiful and diverse parts of this world while protecting my health.
San Diego Highlights: Recommendations With a Local Perspective
One of the many stunning views along the San Diego coastline.
San Diego offers a diverse range of opportunities to satisfy all ages, interests, and diets. Plus, with near-perfect weather year-round, there's never a bad time to visit this quintessential SoCal town.
3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: An Itinerary for Authentic Experiences
The Portuguese are masters at preserving cod (called “bacalhau“) by salting it.
Lisbon’s reward is two-fold: This city is both a romantic getaway for couples and a fun yet safe place for traveling alone or with friends. Here’s how my friend Emma and I spent our time there one weekend.
Exploring Accommodations: Hotels and Hostels
Hostels and hotels stand at opposite ends of nearly every spectrum so they can cater to vastly different travel experiences. In this blog, I compare the comfort of hotels with the communal charm of hostels, offering pros and cons for both and sharing insights on when I’ve chosen one over the other.