Month: August 2017

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2017 Fall Travel Style Wish List

–California, October 2015– We’re still facing 90°+ days here in Florida, and to be honest, I’m starting to feel a little tired of summer. My Instagram feed is beginning to fill with colorful leaves and sweaters, and I’m beginning to get anxious for my favorite fashion season, Fall. In past seasons, I’ve picked up cheap, trendy …

Destinations, Food, Massachusetts, Restaurants, Travel, USA

Tea at the Boston Public Library

Michael enjoys Afternoon Tea at the Boston Public Library

Michael and I recently spent the July 4th weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, wandering the cobblestone streets to celebrate Michael’s (belated) 30th birthday. I love the tradition of afternoon tea and he loves tiny sandwiches, so how could we not have our own Boston Tea Party while in the city? Several locations in the city serve …

Travel, Travel Tips

How to Find Cheap Flights

view of Nice France from an airplane

I’ve mentioned ways Michael and I save to fund our trips before, but today I want to share how we go about finding airfare when we are booking flights for long weekends (or regular weekends!) away. This post is not sponsored but contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission (at no cost to …

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Tennessee, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

Traveling Light: Nashville, Tennessee Packing List

Everything packed for Nashville folded and stacked in a pile

Last week I shared how Michael and I spent a whirlwind 36 hours in Nashville, Tennessee – and today I’m sharing everything I packed for the journey. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase (at no additional cost to you!) after clicking one of these …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Nashville, Tennessee

Alyssa and Michael take a selfie in Nashville

Saturday we celebrated the fact that it’s been nine years since Michael awkwardly asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend and I said, “I guess that sounds alright.” (Kidding. He wasn’t that awkward about it). In the weeks leading up to our anniversary weekend, we began looking for flights. As I’ve mentioned before, …

Destinations, Food, Italy, Recipes, Travel

A Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe Inspired by Rome

A Pistachio Ice Cream Cone

I have an insatiable sweet tooth, so nearly every day on our recent trip to Italy ended with gelato (sometimes we had gelato after lunch and dinner but please don’t tell my doctor). While I’m normally a chocolate ice cream girlie at home, in Italy I couldn’t get enough of the pistachio gelato (or in …

Beauty, Packing Lists, Travel, Travel Products, Travel Tips

Traveling Light: Packing a Liquids Bag for Summer Travel

A quart bag from the brand Blue Avocado is filled with travel liquids

By now I’m sure you know all about the TSA’s rules for bringing liquids in your carry-on – and in case you haven’t heard, I’ll go ahead and mention it anyway so you don’t feel awkward: Often referred to as the 3-1-1 rule, in order to bring most liquids into the cabin of an aircraft, …

Destinations, Italy, Travel

Hiking the Cinque Terre, Part Two: Vernazza to Corniglia

Looking back on Vernazza from the trail

In Monday’s post, I shared my experience hiking from Monterosso to Vernazza in Italy’s Cinque Terre, and today I pick up on the second day of hiking: between Vernazza and Corniglia. Michael and I actually started our hike in our “hometown” for the night, Manarola. We hiked around the marina toward the restaurant Nessun Dorma …