Tag: Tours

Destinations, Mexico, Travel, Travel Tips

Travel Guide: How to Spend a Week in Guadalajara, Mexico

Alyssa stands in front of Barranca de Huentitán

Back in April, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a week in Guadalajara with my partner, Michael. It was the first time I’d had the chance to travel for my birthday since 2019, and so it only felt right to choose a destination that has long been on my list of places to visit. …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Tequila Day Trip: Our Airbnb Experience and What You Need to Know Before You Go

Alyssa stands in an agave field wearing a large hat

What you need to know before you take a day trip to a distillery, Cantaritos el Güero #1, and the town of Tequila, Mexico.

Destinations, Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA

Four Days in St. Croix Travel Guide

Alyssa is walking along the paved shore in Frederiksted, St. Croix. She is wearing a tan jumpsuit and a Panama hat

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 …

Colombia, Destinations, Travel

Rosario Islands Day Trip: A Review of Islabela Eco Resort

Krystal standing in the water at Islabela

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 …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel, Travel Tips

Visiting Teotihuacan with a Local through Airbnb Experiences

Krystal on the edge of the pyramid of the moon looking at the camera

We read through countless guides and blog posts detailing how to get to the pyramids of Teotihuacan before deciding to book an Airbnb Experience, and even then we were somewhat on the fence about booking a tour. You see, I feel a degree of pride in forming our travel plans independently, in part because of …