Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.
Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tag: Beaches
Traveling Light: Packing List for Beaufort, South Carolina
Sharing my real-life packing list for a fall weekend in charming Beaufort, South Carolina.
A Lowcountry Gem: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Beaufort, South Carolina
A weekend getaway guide for Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring all of the best places to eat, drink, and visit in this charming Lowcountry destination.
Traveling Light: Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Packing List
I’m back with another real-life packing list today! This post is all about what I brought for our recent trip to Wilmington, North Carolina. It’s true that North Carolina beaches are different than, say, the beaches of Florida or the Northeastern United States – and as a result, your packing list for each destination might …
Weekend Getaway Guide for Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
After we moved to Charlotte I made an effort to strike up a conversation with people to ask about their favorite weekend getaway destinations. The big ones came up of course: Asheville, Charleston, Raleigh, and Durham. But one other city was consistently mentioned: Wilmington Just over three hours from Charlotte by car, Wilmington was once …
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for St. Croix
I have to say, it feels so wonderful to be back sharing packing list posts with you. Travel style is easily one of my favorite subjects – what you place in your suitcase sets the tone for your trip and thus requires careful consideration. Packing is interwoven with the trip-planning process: you have to figure …
Four Days in St. Croix Travel Guide
Back in August, Michael and I took our first flight since the start of the pandemic. We weren’t even planning to travel by air; we were set on doing a mini-road trip to Richmond, Virginia, to celebrate our dating anniversary (13 years – time flies!). But, as I often do when I’m bored, I found …
Traveling Light: Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia
Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena – and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane
Rosario Islands Day Trip: A Review of Islabela Eco Resort
A trip to Cartagena wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the beach. But after reading numerous reviews of the beaches in the Bocagrande district citing thick crowds, constant offers from street vendors (including oyster scams and sudden massages), and slightly murky water, we decided to look further afield to Colombia’s Rosario Islands. The islands …
A Lazy Beach Getaway in John’s Pass, Florida, and Everything I Packed
Michael’s answer to where he wanted to go for his birthday was the same as last year: “The beach.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Absolutely,” he replied, and off I went exploring both of Florida’s coasts on Airbnb. I compiled a short list of places to stay, and he chose a small studio in John’s …