San Carlos de Bariloche—commonly known as just Bariloche—is located in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Though the city has a population of only 125,000, its size wells in summer and winter months when tourists flock to its glacial lakes and staggering mountains to trek, fish, or ski. But beyond those main Bariloche activities, there’s a lotRead more
As I’ve written about before, Buenos Aires is an incredible city that I initially underestimated but ended up really enjoying. It has its own history, music, art, dance, food, nature, and culture to share with visitors. And while my two trips there last year were both on the shorter side, you could easily spend aRead more
Amsterdam is a city that can enchant you for a month but can also be thoroughly explored and enjoyed in a weekend. Assuming you’re more likely to have the latter than the former to check out the Dutch capital, here’s an affordable Amsterdam itinerary for 3 days or a weekend getaway for your upcoming trip. Read more
Let’s be honest: London hasn’t been historically known for its microbrews. However, on a recent trip to London, my husband and I found ourselves at the Bermondsey Beer Mile, which is home to the local up-and-coming craft beer scene. The London Beer Mile fulfilled all of our beer cravings and more, and I knew IRead more
I’m always looking for the best travel deals and my recent trip to Disneyland was no exception. Some say you can’t do the land of magic & Mickey on a budget, but I’m here to tell you that 1) you can (Experience Disneyland on a Budget is a great resource for planning a budget-friendly tripRead more
If you’ve been to Las Vegas before, maybe you remember Imperial Palace, the total dive hotel in between the Flamingo and Harrah’s? Well, it no longer exists. A few years ago it got a facelift and rebranded itself as The Linq. I recently stayed there and found it very affordable and in a great location. Read more
You may have looked at the title of this post and thought, “Bariloche beer? Is there such thing as craft beer in Argentina?” Because, yes, Argentina is known for the wineries producing delicious red wine clustered around Mendoza. But it also has an up-and-coming craft beer scene emerging in Patagonia. Bariloche is an Argentine craftRead more
I love to travel, but honestly, South America was not on my radar as a prime destination until a family situation arose last year that necessitated me going; since then, I’ve been to Buenos Aires twice and have fallen in love with it. It reminds me of a large European city, with its history andRead more
I’ve always considered London to be a great gateway to Europe if traveling from the U.S. I just got back from my third trip there and it was the most cost-effective yet; with the value of the British pound at an all-time low as a result of Brexit, US dollars go extra far. Travelers, it’sRead more
I love New York City, but not in the kind of way that makes me want to live there. (Even though in a previous life, I totally would have considered it!) I love it in the kind of way that makes me want to visit as often as possible. There’s so much to do andRead more