• North America,  Washington DC

    18 Unique Things to Do in Washington DC

    Washington DC is quickly becoming one of my favorite cities for a weekend getaway. It’s an easy trip from NYC, there’s always something new to explore, and it’s actually a pretty good city for budget travelers. I took a weekend trip to DC earlier this year for the Cherry Blossom 5k and I was reminded again just how much I…

  • Austria,  Europe,  Featured

    8 Cheap & Free Things to Do in Vienna

    Vienna swept me off my feet and I was willing to pay for the incredible experiences this city had to offer. The music, the cakes, the museums – all of it felt worth it to me. But, like any budget traveler, I want to save money where I can. I discovered some cheap and free things to do in Vienna…

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    Featured,  North America

    I Made It To All 50 States

    For as long as I can remember I’ve had a goal to visit every US state before I turned 30. Between 2 cross-country road trips, carefully planned weekend getaways, my honeymoon to Alaska, and so many other adventures I finally accomplished this goal in 2022. Well, I accomplished it with a slight asterisk. My 30th birthday was in April 2022.…

  • Featured,  New York,  North America

    10 Fun Things to do This Thanksgiving in NYC

    Thanksgiving might be my favorite time of year in New York. Yes, mostly because it kicks off the Christmas season. But growing up I was fascinated by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year my family made a point to gather around the tv and watch the Broadway performers and larger-than-life balloons travel down the streets of Manhattan. Once I…