How to Eat Your Way Through Tokyo Disneyland

After a grueling sixteen hours of flying time, my first stop in Japan was at Disneyland! I am such a big kid at heart and I love Disney parks! There are six Disney resorts across our wonderful planet and Tokyo marks my fifth. I only have the Shanghai location left to visit! My experience at Tokyo Disneyland was amazing, not only was the ticket affordable ($62), but the food was also cheap and yummy too! I am one of those...

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Hidden Gems in Idaho: What to See Besides Yellowstone

On my current quest to visit all fifty states, I did a roadtrip through Idaho and Montana. Both states, along with Wyoming is home to Yellowstone National Park. My overall knowledge of Idaho before my visit was potatoes and waterfalls. I was looking forward to long scenic drives and just being one with nature. And of course, stuffing my face with as many potatoes as I could find. My first stop in Idaho was at Shoshone Falls Park in Twin...

Is the Napa Valley Wine Train Really Worth Your Time and Money?

As the year comes to an end, I look back over the numerous trips I’ve taken and I’m really in awe. I didn’t travel as much as I typically do and I only used my passport twice this year. However, I did take some big girl, grown woman trips. In June, I was fortunate to visit Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and I just completed my Napa Valley journey. Both places are quite expensive to travel to in the states and...

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Budget Hotels? It’s a no for me.

Yep, I said and I’m not taking it back. Budget hotels suck and I’m not sleeping there. Ok, that was bit much – but hear me out before you roll your eyes and pass judgement. It’s been a long time coming and honestly it’s growth. I’m kind of proud now that I think it about. So, when I first began traveling solo around seven years ago I only stayed at budget hotels. I was a third party girl, who would...

An Epic Bucket List Adventure in Petra

If my favorite high school history teacher, Mr. Long, could see me now! Little ol’ me finally made it to the treasury in Petra, Jordan! Just even typing that is unbelievable! I’m from a small town in the very southern state of Alabama. Like really? It’s so fascinating when you have all these childhood dreams of places to go and then you finally get there. It’s such an amazing tingly feeling. Like I really did it! Ok, enough of my...

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How to Survive Traveling with Friends

Traveling with friends – it just seems like the best idea ever doesn’t it? You get along just fine at home, hanging out regularly and so on. Going on vacation with your friend and being together 24/7 is going to be FREAKING AMAZING right? I know I can’t be the only one, but those trips never seem to go as perfectly as planned. Just like living with someone, traveling with them will reveal the REAL AUTHENTIC THEM. And the real...

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The Secret Life of Beach Bandits: Monkeys and Raccoons Unite

You know how on most beaches there are warnings to not leave your valuables behind when going for a swim? Well not only do you have to worry about human criminals at Manuel Antonio National Park at this beach have to be cautious of animals too! Here at this park, two very different species have decided to become partners in crime. Team work is the dream work. On my first trek through the rainforest in Costa Rica, there were two...

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Lollapalooza 2024, VIP is always Better.

Yes, you’ve read the title correctly. And yes, your’s truly was living the good life during Lollapalooza this past weekend. I went from crappy general admission tickets, followed by VIP and ultimately ended up in Platinum. It’s crazy because just last month in July, I snuck my way up to the front row seats at Essence Festival! This time around I didn’t have to look over my shoulder every two minutes, scared that security was gonna kick me out! In...

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