In the middle of the chaotic city of Hanoi, Vietnam you’ll find a tiny, narrow street – a canyon between tall buildings housing people’s homes, food vendors and local shops. It’s your typical alleyway in Hanoi except for one thing – it has a train line running straight through the middle of it. This is […]
Top 25 Most Instagrammable Places in Bangkok
There are so many gorgeous locations in Thailand, but the most Instagrammable places in Bangkok is where it’s at. Bangkok has everything from stunning architecture to incredible street food to art sculptures made of condoms (seriously – keep reading and you’ll see I’m serious). If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, or perhaps you’re returning, […]
Bogota to Zipaquira by Bus: Visit The Salt Cathedral
If you’re looking to visit the Salt Cathedral from Bogota, your cheapest (and most fun) option is going to be the bus from Bogota to Zipaquira. Sure you can take a taxi, the occasional tourist train that runs or take a tour bus, but why do that when you can be yelled at in Spanish with […]
citizenM New York Times Square: Affordable Luxury Meets Eco-Friendly
*citizenM New York Times Square generously hosted me for this stay but, as always, all opinions are my own. If you are looking for a hotel that breaks boundaries and goes above and beyond, then citizenM is the right place for you. New York is objectively a very expensive city and so it can be […]
Rock of Cashel History and Irish Folklore
Ireland is a magical place; the perfect backdrop for folklore and legend woven together seamlessly with fact. One of the most spectacular places in Ireland, the Rock of Cashel’s history is as rich and incredible as its appearance. What I love about Irish history is you have the ‘hard history’ as I like to call […]
5 Reasons to Tour the Wensleydale Cheese Factory in Hawes
You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten Wensleydale Cheese. Seriously. I love cheese, but this cheese is just a step above the rest and the great news is: you can take a tour of the Wensleydale Cheese Factory in Hawes, North Yorkshire. All good things are in the UK, aren’t they? You’re probably thinking why would […]
The Ultimate Bucket List for Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful country with ancient history, rolling green hills, dramatic landscapes and it can feel downright magical. Whether you’ve been to Ireland before or you’re just visiting for first time, this ultimate bucket list for Ireland will inspire and amaze you. Will you tick off all of these Ireland bucket list items in […]
7 Best Happy Hours Until 8 in DC
Obviously growing up in DC I never got to experience happy hours (I mean, duh, I was like 12), but now that I’m living here and working, happy hours have become my jam. While there are many fantastic places for after-work drinks, the best kind in DC are happy hours until 8. Extended happy hours […]
IHG Account Hacked and Points Stolen: Now What?
So your IHG account has been hacked and your points have been stolen – chances are you’re freaking out and you don’t know what this means. Will you get your points back? How long will it take? Will IHG be hacked again? These are all great questions and ones I had myself when I found […]


