If you’re looking for stunning white sand beaches surrounded by pale blue waters, head to Aruba. This tiny island just off the northern coast of Venezuela is covered in both desert landscapes and tropical beaches. This variety in landscapes will leave you with a ton of unique Aruba experiences to have during your visit. You …

Old Town is a small historic neighborhood in San Diego and one of my favorite places to visit when in town. The Old Town State Historic Park is where the first of California’s 21 missions was established back in 1769 by Junipero Serra. There is so much history in this little corner of San Diego, …

These day trips from Luxembourg provide the perfect opportunity to explore outside the country’s capital city. Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a tiny yet beautiful country located between France, Belgium and Germany. It’s known for its many fortifications and castles set atop hillsides and along rivers. It’s capital Luxembourg City serves as …

Is Trastevere worth visiting? You better believe it is. In fact, Trastevere is my favorite neighborhood in Rome and why I wanted to create this Trastevere guide. It’s easy to fall in love with Rome for many reasons, but spending time in the local neighborhoods certainly helps. The Trastevere neighborhood is charming and peaceful and …

The best things to do in Petrified Forest National Park are going to surprise you. Well, at least they surprised me. I had been wanting to visit Petrified Forest National Park for quite some time and finally found my opportunity. So last weekend my dog Melvin and I spent an entire day exploring this highly …

Costa Rica in October is wonderful for those looking to avoid the crowds and take advantage of lower prices on airfare and hotels. While October is one of the rainiest months in Costa Rica, the rainfall is significantly lighter on the country’s gorgeous Caribbean coast. Plus, all that rain makes for cooler temperatures and very …