Visiting Virginia’s capital city for a long weekend will either have you planning a return trip while still there or wishing you had a few extra days to explore. This little city is full of history, art, trendy cafes, and great food. What more could you ask for on your mini getaway? We spent three …
Mixing southern charm with northern city living is what Raleigh is all about. Home to NC State’s Wolf Pack and a very accessible downtown, you can’t help but think about renting a 10th floor apartment downtown or a quiet little two level a five minutes’ walk from the the most popular bars and restaurants. This …
After significant research and careful weighing of the pros and cons of each of Goa’s many beaches, we decided to continue our Indian holiday with a visit to Anjuna Beach, Goa. With red rock cliffs bordering white sand and black rocky beaches, Anjuna’s landscape is both unusual and breathtaking. Add in lush palm trees and …
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We visited New Delhi over Aleah’s spring break. Temperatures were high, but braving the heat was absolutely worth it because New Delhi’s ancient architecture simply blew us away. Below are the highlights from our four days in the city. -Day 1- -Make a trip to Agrasen ki Baoli, a step well thought to be originally …
Over Thanksgiving, we drove from Washington, DC to Quebec City and later headed to Montreal. On this trip we were met with quaint small town charm in Old Quebec City, vibrant and bustling city streets in Montreal, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventures in between. We’re sharing our full road trip itinerary below, in hopes …
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Mexico City is vast and sprawling, and hosts 8.85 million residents in a 570 square mile metropolis. This beautiful, bustling city has endless night life, food, and art to discover, in addition to one of the largest city parks in the western hemisphere, Bosque de Chapultepec. From the street tacos to little sidewalk cafes, you …
The beautiful attraction that is Grutas Tolantongo is without a doubt Mexico’s best kept secret. This quasi-resort was built by Mexicans, for Mexicans and must be seen to be believed. Grutas Tolantongo is nestled in a remote box canyon three and half hours north of Mexico City, and offers both amenities and authenticity. This destination …
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If you have time anxiety like I do, coupled with the ever looming FOMO, cruises probably aren’t your thing. The hop on, hop off pace can leave you feeling like you never truly got to experience your destination, but a 7 day cruise to this small island anchored out in the middle of the Atlantic …
The beautiful, bustling city of Montreal is the most populated city in the Québec province and second most populated in all of Canada, after Toronto. This city is packed with bars, restaurants, shops, street art, endless sights to be seen, and even an underground tunnel system. Montreal is both lively and fun, so you are …
The small region of Old Québec lies on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and is as charming as it is rich with history. If you’re lucky enough to be there between late November and Christmas, you are in for a special treat. The little town turns into a real life Hallmark movie and …
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