When I choose where to travel, I think of where I haven’t been, where I want to go (everywhere), my budget, the most cost friendly travel destination, and so on. I do take into account opinions of people I have known who have done to my ideal location, but take advice with a grain of salt.

In the beginning of 2020, while in the throes of a global pandemic, most every person and industry were impacted one way or another. Some of the hardest hit were events and travel industries.

There is something so magnificent and memorable about travel, but unfortunately our mind occasionally glosses over some of the amazing travel memories. I took a three week writing course in London that required us to keep a travel journal of places we saw and new experiences we encountered.

Providence isn't as overwhelming as NYC or DC but has a lot to keep you entertained. Newport on the other hand is a quaint, upscale coastal town filled with history and nature. From a tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion to a stroll along the cliff walk. Even with the cold weather, neither of these cities disappoint even in the colder months.

Last weekend, we were recent visitors to Richmond for a special occasion and what a great spot to visit! There was a large group of us in town for the wedding and stayed at the Omni Richmond Downtown right in the center of downtown Richmond, Virginia's capital city. The downtown area was super cute, close to the Church Hill section of town and blocks from the Canal Walk.

Montreal is located in the Canadian country in the North American region. Montreal is a great place to visit all year round, but with the weather over the spring and summer, it is just delightful to see during warmer months. Being able to stroll down the Lachine Canal and through old Montreal, grab some food in the Jean-Talon Market, or go for a hike through Mount Royal Park; these are some of the best things around downtown Montreal. The only issue is there is so much to see and do in one of Canada's most dense cities, my parents like I’m sure many others, didn't know where to start with planning so that they optimize their six days in the city.

In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to write about my visit to Salt Lake City Utah.

In February we celebrated my Mom's birthday with an extended weekend to Saint Augustine, Florida.

In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share a post honoring my Mother. In February of 2013 my family and I went to Hawaii to celebrate my Mom's birthday.

Whether you are coming down for the Miami nightlife, the Miami beaches, or you are a big fan of Miami Vice (yeah Don Johnson); there are many reasons to visit Miami, Florida and thousands of reasons that will keep you coming back for more.

The city of Tijuana is not a super large city by Mexico or the U.S. standards but it is a decent size border city in Northern Mexico. Visitors have the option of flying into the Tijuana airport, driving into Mexico or leaving their car in a parking lot in the city of San Diego and walking across the pedestrian bridge to the Baja California border town.

Each trip I plan, I need to continually remind myself to appreciate people’s opinions while taking those opinions with a grain of salt. If I didn’t, I would have missed out on the amazing opportunity to visit Bangkok, Thailand. My experience in Bangkok was nothing short of magical. From the sights and history to the food and people of Thailand, all made my experience one for the books.

As Passover is upon us, I wanted to share about my travels to the country of Israel.

In May, 2017 I took a trip from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada. I decided I was going to try camping out the whole way up. I would split my time between finding trails for day hikes, going for a walk on the beaches I passed, and taking classes at OrangeTheory Fitnesses along the way. I only lasted camping one night in Henry Cowell State Park.

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The first time I traveled solo, I was 23-years-old. It was never my intention to become a solo traveler. It was really not something I ever thought about before I was in the situation.

Do you love to travel? Whether international or domestic, far off lands or local road trips. But when thinking about planning a trip do you get a sense of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start? Do all these questions circle your brain before even opening your web browser: How do we get there? Where do we stay? What should we do? How do we stay safe and get the best bang for our buck?

Many people love a good road trip. Especially if the distance is not that far and giving you the chance to see someplace new, fun, and/or interesting. But then there are road trips where you might need to or want to take your pet. Knowing your specific pet, the breed of animal, and your road trip route are all important things to look into before setting out.

The next steps in my transition was some solace time and a change of scenery. I needed to get out of Los Angeles, stat. One of my happy places is Santa Barbara.