I have some friends and family heading to Italy this summer – including D from HeartFelt Embellishments – and I always promote at least a day in Cinque Terre so I thought I’d share a guide through the towns. To beat the tourist rush, particularly in summer, start the hike as early as you can. … Continue reading
We are excited to write about our experience in Nicaragua, but before we divulge into specifics of our adventuras, we wanted to go over the great places we stayed at. We stayed in different accommodations ranging from a dorm bed to an apartment all to ourselves. The prices ranged from $6 a person to $19 … Continue reading
Last week, we set off on Spring Break for a week in Nicaragua. We are both focusing on saving money – specifically for Richard’s graduate school tuition and my upcoming summer plans – so we wanted to be as budget friendly as possible on our trip. We didn’t want worrying money to be an issue, … Continue reading
So it is Mardi Gras weekend, and you are ready to celebrate! Unfortunately, the party is over before any real fun can begin. You find out your friend booked a hotel room 15 miles away from where you need to be, you overpaid for it, you didn’t bring any cash for the bars, and you … Continue reading
(Updated in 2015). It’s Groundhog Day, and apparently we are due for 6 more weeks of winter. That doesn’t mean future Vegas trips can’t be in the works! Going to Las Vegas with all girls is a completely different experience than with the fam or the bf. Here’s my list of 20 DOs & DON’Ts … Continue reading
“Isn’t couchsurfing where you surf couches down a hill?”, is what I was asked after I kept raving about how much I loved my experience couchsurfing in Europe. No, not quite. Not even close. Couchsurfing is probably the greatest idea in travel after Skype, both of which I discovered while abroad. The idea is simple: … Continue reading
Up until recently, I was definitely on the – “I think I’d go crazy – and sea sick – sitting on a boat all day” – side of the pro- / anti- cruiser debate. If it weren’t for the affordable price, and the raves from my roomates, I probably wouldn’t have ever made it on … Continue reading
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