Thanksgiving is all about being thankful, but sometimes the stress of the holiday can take away from this. Hosting lots of family members, as well as cooking and cleaning for dozens can just be too much, and may result in you not fully enjoying the time spent with family. Therefore, I propose a resolution to... Continue Reading →
Lauren’s Carry On Must-Haves
We all know traveling can be stressful, especially when traveling by plane. Whether it be a 6-hour flight with a 9-hour layover, three connecting flights, or even just a quick one hour direct flight, it’s going to be the worst part of the trip. One thing to help travel stress and anxiety is to pack... Continue Reading →
Disneyworld: The Most Magical Theme Park Destination
Hi Readers! This week I’ll be writing about the happiest place on Earth, Disneyworld! This theme park provides the visitor with a completely immersive experience, and allows you to escape from the real world. Disneyworld encompasses 47 miles in Orlando, Florida, and features four different theme parks, two waterparks, and over 20 resort hotels. There’s... Continue Reading →
Tips and Tricks to Keeping your Trip Cheap!
One of the biggest factors causing people not to travel is money. Flights alone can cost upwards of $2000, and hotels on average will cost between $100-$300 a night. Thus, a week-long trip can cost around $3000, not even including food, activities, and extra spending money. This can equate to only taking a trip once... Continue Reading →
Ballin’ on a Budget: Costa Rica Edition
Tamarindo, Costa Rica has all the beautiful beaches and exotic feel you would want out of a tropical vacation, but at a fraction of the cost. In part, this is due to the fact that it isn’t a “big name” in the tropical tourism sector, so it isn’t completely overrun by overpriced resorts and upper-class... Continue Reading →
Fall Activity Highlight: Soergel’s Orchards
One of my favorite places to visit during the autumn season is Soergel’s Orchards in Wexford, Pa. This family farm really encapsulates the spirit of fall, and provides one with every fall experience they could possibly want. Soergel’s history started in 1850 when a German immigrant named John Soergel settled on the property and began... Continue Reading →
Halloween in Sleepy Hollow
Hi Readers! The spookiest month has finally arrived, so this week we’ll be diving in for the best places to visit to celebrate Halloween. One of these locations is Sleepy Hollow, New York, where Washington Irving’s famous tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” took place. This is the story that involves the notorious headless horseman,... Continue Reading →
Traveling: Alone or with a Group?
I have been fortunate enough to have the experience of travelling in all sorts of manners, but what I found the most striking is the difference between traveling with a group versus travelling alone or with just one other person. There are pros and cons to each, but I would encourage, if you can, experiencing... Continue Reading →
Icelandic Adventure
Hi Travelers! The most recent trip I’ve taken is a week-long journey to Iceland, and my goal for this post is to give you guys the tools required to take this adventure yourselves. I can’t recommend visiting this country enough, it is truly the most incredible, beautiful, and shocking place I’ve ever been, and I’m... Continue Reading →