Iceland has always been a dream of mine and at the top of my bucket list especially after seeing such beautiful photos of the Northern Lights. I’m always on the lookout for deals and I currently subscribe to many travel deal websites such as Travelzoo, where I found this deal! Travelzoo is a third party company that emails you travel deals from your city. This deal was from Iceland Air for 4…
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ULTIMATE NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
New York City is a city full of bustling things to do. If this is your first time visiting New York, I highly recommend 4-5 days if you’re interested in seeing all that the city has to offer. So here is my ultimate New York City Travel Guide for first-timers! AIRPORTS New York has three major airports: JFK is roughly 40 minutes, the cheapest way to get into Manhattan is using…
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ULTIMATE FOODIE GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY
New York has become the center of the world when it comes to food. Many of the world’s best chefs are in New York to create amazing culinary art. It is also the most multicultural city in the world! I have a big appetite and have eaten at many of the popular restaurants throughout the city. As a visitor it’s always difficult to find a restaurant since there are so many options but…
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EXPLORING EPIC GAME OF THRONES CITY CROATIA
Taking one look at Dubrovnik, located at the southernmost tip of Croatia, you’d agree that it’s meant for the big screen. With 16th century stone walls surrounding the city, striking red-roofed buildings, and its location on the Adriatic Sea, it’s truly something out of a storybook… or an HBO series. We actually ended up in Dubrovnik by chance. We knew we wanted to visit Croatia and Dubrovnik had the cheapest…
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12 BEST DESSERTS IN MANHATTAN
I have a sweet tooth and New York has the best desserts to satisfy it. From the best ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, and even the famous cronut you will find yourself eating your way through the city and it never ends! There are always new dessert shops popping up to satisfy your sugar cravings. Here is a list of the 12 best desserts in Manhattan! 1. Dominique Ansel Kitchen –…
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WHERE TO BRUNCH IN MANHATTAN
Brunch has become my favorite thing to do on the weekends. I’m not big on drinking but having a bloody mary or mimosa to start your day is always good, right? I don’t mind some boozy brunch either! I do have a hard time choosing my dishes since I love waffles, pancakes, french toast, eggs benedict’s and basically….. EVERYTHING!! Good thing my girlfriends are so great at sharing! Here is…
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20 BEST ICE CREAMS IN NEW YORK CITY
There is an endless amount of ice cream shops in New York and it totally deserves its own blog post. I typically enjoy frozen yogurt but since living in New York I have found myself enjoying ice cream more due to the amazing options throughout the city. Read along because you will not want to miss out on these best ice creams in New York! 1. ICE & VICE Ice…
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BEST ROOFTOPS IN NEW YORK CITY
When visiting New York you must visit a rooftop! New York is all about the rooftops, enjoy a delicious cocktail, and take in spectacular views of the best rooftops New York has to offer. To be honest, there’s just way too many opening in the city so I’ve compiled a list of my personal favorite of best rooftops in New York City! *I recommend making reservations online & please check…
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ULTIMATE WEEKEND GUIDE TO PORTLAND
Portland is continuing to gain popularity in recent years. With great food, beer, and awesome sites, you can easily spend a few weekends here. Only an hour and a half flight from San Francisco, I decided to take a weekend trip with a few girlfriends mid-January early this year. Yes, rainy season and it was a little cold but we were lucky to have pretty good weather that weekend! Here’s…
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WHY MALIBU WINE SAFARI IS A DREAM COME TRUE
When I first started seeing photos of Malibu Wine Safari I was intrigued.. Wine + Safari + Feeding Animals?? Don’t have to ask me twice I’m all for it! Malibu Wine Safari will take you on an adventure around a 1,000 acre vineyard and ranch in Malibu on a safari truck. It is open 7 days a week and has multiple tour options. For our very first stop of the tour…
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TAPAS MOLECULAR BAR: GASTRONOMIC DINNER
My boyfriend took me to a 16 course dinner at Tapas Molecular Bar for my birthday while we were in Tokyo. Chef Koichi Hashimoto trained in Spain for two years at molecular cuisine restaurants before joining Tapas Molecular Bar. The menu changes seasonally and provides inventive dishes throughout the meal. You are seated with 6-7 others at the bar and the chef explains every dish to you. The restaurant is…
