Category: Destinations

Guide to Celebrating the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood

I always enjoy watching Los Angeles light up with festive décor for a few months each year. I knew all about Universal’s highly rated Halloween Horror Nights (you won’t ever catch me there though), but what I didn’t know is that they have special events for Christmas too. So...

Hawaii Inspired Gifts That Even a Local Will Love

There are tons of people from Hawaii living across the globe and even more who are absolutely obsessed with all things Hawaii. While living abroad, I quickly came to realize that this is not an understatement. The isolated archipelago has a special draw. Its picturesque natural beauty and unique...

Cold Weather Means Churros Con Chocolate in Barcelona

As fall arrives and the cold weather creeps in, people throughout Spain stand in line at the neighborhood churrería. While living in Barcelona, I came to appreciate these fried treats, that mark the change in seasons and quickly learned that it’s never a bad time for churros. I’ve had them...

Here’s How We Enjoyed the Bad Weather in Banff National Park

The Canadian Rockies are infamous for having weather conditions that change drastically from minute to minute—so don’t forget to always carry sunscreen. Even though our trip was in mid-September, I wasn’t surprised to encounter some bad weather in Banff. Most of our days were completely socked in with fog...

Spain Bucket List: 11 Unusual Things to do Before You Die

Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe with each region and city unique from the next. The culture, food, beaches, and architecture are just a few reasons visitors are drawn to the country year after year. This Spain bucket list isn’t like the rest. It’s for those...

Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Unique Things to Do and See

Most people may find it strange to walk through a graveyard for fun, but the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is an enchanting Los Angeles landmark that should be on your itinerary. The cemetery is one of the oldest in the city and is located right next to Paramount Pictures Studio so...