Since moving back to California from New York, it seems as if I have become more adventurous. I guess that’s a good thing! The weather is nice year round and there are many hiking trails throughout the bay area. Muir Woods National Park is about 40 minutes north of San Francisco located in Marin County. 240 acres are covered with redwood trees, one of the few standing in San Francisco…
Destinations
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DAY TRIP TO ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is less than two hours from Dubai and has so much to offer. I took a day tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and it was well worth it! I had found a deal on Groupon that took us to all the top spots in Abu Dhabi. Viator also has great day tours as well. I had a great time and very…
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10 REASONS TO VISIT DUBAI NOW
I’m always looking out for deals and travelzoo had a flight deal to Dubai for $600 roundtrip from New York City through Emirates. I booked my flight immediately! Since I work full-time I don’t have much vacation days and so I opted for a trip during Thanksgiving break. It was great since there was no blackout dates! Dubai is one of the newer cities being developed and has been a big tourist…
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WHAT TO PACK TO ICELAND
Iceland is pretty unpredictable. Depending on the time you go it can be REALLYYY cold. I traveled to Iceland at the end of November and it was pretty cold, however fairly comfortable. So what should I pack to Iceland? This is the first time I would be visiting a place that had glaciers! I’m not someone who enjoys the cold either. I’m an LA native so I’m use to warm weather year…
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WHAT IS ICELANDIC CUISINE?
So what is Icelandic cuisine? Icelandic food mainly consists of lamb, potatoes, fish, and all sorts of other seafood. A lot of seafood. Of course it’s all about the seafood since Iceland is surrounded by Arctic waters. They do have the best cod, monkfish, herring, stake, salmon.. the list goes on. However, when visiting Iceland there are a few things you must consider trying, the EXOTIC MEATS: Minke whale, puffin, horse, and reindeer. So here…
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HOW I WENT TO ICELAND FOR $800
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…
