After a few days in Antalya, Cappadocia, we ended our trip in Istanbul. Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities spanning Europe and Asia. There is so much to see and do in Istanbul, this is my second time visiting Istanbul and there is still so much I have yet to explore. Istanbul in 3 days is the perfect time to see many sites and enjoy the amazing culture…
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CAPPADOCIA TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO AND WHERE TO STAY
This is my second trip to Cappadocia and I still want to go. We started our trip in Antalya for 4 nights, flew to Cappadocia for another 4 nights, and ended our trip in Istanbul for 3 nights. Cappadocia’s landscape was formed over a million years ago leaving unique fairy chimneys and guests now can stay in cave hotels. It’s located in central Türkiye, it consists of many small towns…
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WHERE TO STAY IN ANTALYA: KAYA PALAZZO GOLF RESORT BELEK
This is my first time visiting Antalya, Türkiye. Antalya is a beautiful city where tourists visit for a Mediterranean getaway. It was the perfect location to start our babymoon and we stayed at Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort Belek, an all-inclusive 5-star luxury hotel. We started our trip in Antalya for four nights, Cappadocia for four nights, and ended our trip in Istanbul for three nights. We visited during the end…
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WHERE TO STAY IN LONDON: INSTAGRAMMABLE HOTELS IN LONDON
London is such a fun city and I love visiting as often as I can. I’ve stayed at a few Instagrammable hotels in London and there are plenty more I would love to experience. If you’re like me and love beautiful hotels with views, and is just Insta-worthy then here’s a list of hotels to stay in London. SHANGRI-LA Shangri-La is located on the South Bank of the River Thames…
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5 DAYS IN KAUAI: BEST THINGS TO DO
This is my first time exploring Kauai, and I have to say, it is one of my favorite islands. If you’re looking for a small-town atmosphere, Kauai is the place to visit. It’s a short 20-minute flight from Honolulu. Kauai is one of the oldest Hawaiian Islands, with lush scenery and many iconic scenes from movies like Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and so much more. Ryan and I…
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WHERE TO STAY IN ALGARVE: TIVOLI CARVOEIRO
While in Lisbon, we had plans to head home but decided to extend our trip and head south for the beautiful beaches in Algarve, Portugal. This is my first time in the area and there are a lot of lovely places to visit. If you’re wondering where to stay in the Algarve, I highly recommend Tivoli Carvoeiro. We stayed here for three nights. We booked this hotel last minute and…
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BEST THINGS TO DO IN PORTO
Porto has been on my list for many years. Ryan and I flew directly from New York into Porto for four nights and spent two weeks in Portugal exploring Douro Valley, Lisbon, and Algarve. You can see Porto in 3 days but 4 days was the perfect amount of time to relax and enjoy the city slowly. Porto is such a beautiful city with plenty of opportunities for beautiful photos,…
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WHERE TO STAY IN DOURO VALLEY: LAMEGO HOTEL
From Porto, Ryan and I decided to spend three nights in Douro Valley. We took a taxi from Porto to Lamego Hotel & Life which is an hour and a half by car and 90 euros one way. The hotel is a luxury boutique hotel, with a gorgeous pool overlooking the wineries and only a 5-minute car ride into town. The rooms are very spacious, very clean and the staff…
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WHAT TO PACK WHEN TRAVELING WITH A BABY
Traveling with a baby/kids can be pretty stressful but worth it! Asher went on his first flight at 4 months to Turks & Caicos and since then he’s been to California, Virginia, Canada, and Paris! He’s currently 10 months and will be headed back to California soon for his first cruise! On our first flight, I packed everything and it was way too much. I’ve learned quite a bit since…
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3 DAY ITINERARY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: THE PERFECT ITINERARY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT
I visited Virginia in 2019 experiencing the best wineries in Orange, and Charlottesville. It was so nice to get a chance to go back, but this time with my baby. During my recent trip to Charlottesville, we spent 3 full days exploring the best things to do in Charlottesville. I’m excited to share my 3-day itinerary with you, which is perfect for your first visit. WHERE TO STAY Located in…
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WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG AND POSTPARTUM PRODUCTS
I’m 38 weeks pregnant today, and have two weeks before our baby arrives! We’re all set and have everything he needs, if you’re still looking for baby registry items you can read my blog post here. He can arrive any day now so I’m finally packing my hospital bag and sharing all the postpartum products recommended to me, along with what to pack for the baby. I’m trying not to…
