Category: Destinations
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Hotel Review: Costa Rica- Auténtico Hotel
Although San Jose isn’t necessarily the main draw to visit Costa Rica, it is the country’s capital so odds are good that the majority of visitors will be making their way through the city at some point. The choices of hotels can be overwhelming, but since I was taking a tour of the country I…
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What To Do In San Jose Costa Rica
Most people who are visiting Costa Rica internationally will either fly into the airport in Liberia or the airport in San Jose. Liberia is a great choice for those looking to take advantage of some of Costa Rica’s nicer All Inclusive resorts, but for everyone else, San Jose is usually the way to go!
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Everything You Need To Know About Visiting The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
With two different Renaissance Faires under my belt (or my corset?) this season, I’m slowly becoming a Renaissance Faire aficionado. Although the New York Renaissance Faires is located conveniently close to NYC, when people ask me which Faire is better, I say the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire without hesitation. While doable as a day trip from…
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the New York Renaissance Faire
For the uninitiated, a Renaissance Faire is an outdoor festival that aims to recreate a fantastical version of the English Renaissance- though some faires branch out into other locations or time periods. Most Faires will have a cast of characters wandering the festival and interacting with guests in character, and even most of the vendors…
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Eat or Be Eaten at London’s Borough Market
Borough Market is one of London’s most famous markets- and contains exclusively food vendors! Head down to Southwark and you’ll start seeing the crowds of visitors intent on grabbing a bite. With more than 100 vendors covering about 4.5 acres, there’s a real wealth of options to choose from. Borough Market has been around in…
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Nymphenburg Palace, Germany
Located just a 15 minute drive away from Munich City Center, Nymphenburg Palace is the perfect option to explore a castle on a rainy day (without having to spend a whole day traveling outside of the city). This Palace was once the main Summer residence for the former rulers of Bavaria, and the opulence shines…
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Is Eilean Donan Castle Worth the Visit?
Eilean Donan Castle is situated on a small tidal island connected to shore by a sturdy stone bridge. That sturdy bridge was especially relevant to my visit, when the island was experiencing heavy winds and high surf. The original castle was built in the 1300s and home to Clan McKenzie until it was destroyed for…
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The Summer Club- A NYC Pool Party and Rooftop Club
Looking for a fun time in New York? Look no further than The Summer Club. I, like many of my fellow New Yorkers, was completely unaware of this venue until this past summer. One of my friends turned me on to The Summer Club when Jonas Blue and Sam Feldt (under their combined project “Endless…
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Museum Highlight- Sir John Sloane’s Museum
If your Instagram is anything like mine, it has been flooded with people visiting Sir John Sloane’s Museum in London. The rave reviews caught my attention so I made sure to visit instagram’s latest darling on my next visit to London. The museum’s sudden online popularity has resulted in long lines outside the building- it’s…
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Museum Highlight- Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago’s world class Field Museum of Natural History is a must-see on any visit to the city! Fans of dinosaurs will be delighted to hear that this museum hosts SUE the dinosaur! Famously the largest and most extensive T-Rex specimen in the world, SUE has a place of pride in the Evolving Planet exhibit. It…