By Jessie Festa & Chris Brown Looking for the best restaurants on Holbox Island, Mexico? Then you’re in the right place! I recently visited the fun-filled Isla Holbox, a lovely car-free island on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offering an escape from the mainland. Honestly, because of the island’s semi-remote location, I wasn’t expecting there to be […]
Looking to visit the best Greek islands for solo travel? Then you’re in the right place! Everyone traveling to Greece has heard of the tourist hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini, but as a Greek-American raised between Greece and the United States, it pains me that people often don’t explore any of Greece’s other 227 inhabited […]
*A big thanks to Tourism Nova Scotia for sponsoring my trip! Looking for an unforgettable Nova Scotia road trip itinerary? Then you’re in the right place, as I’m just back from an incredible trip through this scenic province! Nicknamed “Canada’s Ocean Playground,” Nova Scotia is home to over 8,000 miles of coastline. You’re never more […]
Is Staten Island worth visiting? If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you’ll probably be spending most of your time in Manhattan, the city’s most popular borough. But there are four other NYC boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, all of which have their own unique attractions. However, Staten Island is […]
Are you looking for the best weekday bottomless brunch in NYC? Then you’re in the right place! As a local New Yorker who loves to eat and drink, I’ve compiled some of my favorite spots in the city for a delicious and boozy brunch—yes, even on weekdays! Bottomless brunch is a popular weekend activity. You […]
Need help planning an itinerary for 2 weeks in Tanzania & Zanzibar? Then you’re in the right place! Located in East Africa, Tanzania is loved for its diverse array of unforgettable experiences. I’m just back from traveling through Tanzania myself, and it was one of the most memorable trips of my life! Hiking Mountain Kilimanjaro, […]
Looking to enjoy solo travel in Laos, but need help with the planning? Then you’re in the right place! I have traveled across most parts of Southeast Asia solo and Laos was my favorite country to visit. Laos solo travel is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. While Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam […]
As my regular readers know I love going beyond the guidebook. While I think popular sites — like the Blue Lagoon — are popular for a reason, I also think sometimes we don’t try to seek out special alternatives. As I was traveling Iceland solo I actually didn’t visit the Blue Lagoon at all. Why? […]
Planning a 5 day Costa Rica itinerary but not sure which route to plan? Or if it is enough time to enjoy the beautiful country? Then you’re in the right place! Costa Rica is famous for its beautiful nature, surf towns, awesome landscape, and of course, its Pura Vida (happy) lifestyle. And if you’re lucky […]
Need help planning an unforgettable Kyrgyzstan itinerary? Then you’re in the right place! Known as the “Alps of Central Asia,” Kyrgyzstan is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and adventure activities like hiking, horseback riding, biking, and climbing. Additionally, because it hasn’t (yet) been overtaken by mass tourism, it’s also possible to immerse yourself in […]