Tag: Travel Blog
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Hotel Review: Costa Rica- Arenal Rabfer
My trip through Costa Rica was booked through a tour company, so I didn’t have much of a choice when it came to hotels. I had been pleasantly surprised by my first night’s stay at Auténtico Hotel, but I was substantially more nervous when it came to the hotel located in Costa Rica’s Arenal district.…
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Can’t Miss Day Tours Out of Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite places to visit. Between the short flight from NYC and the convenience of it’s tourism infrastructure, it makes for the perfect trip for new and experienced travelers alike! Iceland’s capitol city Reykjavik is the perfect starting point for a plethora of adventures out in the country. With Iceland’s tourism…
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Hotel Review- New York City: Hotel Indigo Lower East Side
Being from New York myself, I very rarely have the opportunity to experience a New York City hotel. Recently, I was able to stay overnight in Hotel Indigo Lower East Side and I seized the chance with both hands. Longtime readers may have noticed that I’m a pretty big fan of the Hotel Indigo brand.…
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Oktoberfest Hotel Review- Hotel Seibel
In my Oktoberfest post, I mentioned that staying in a hotel close to Theresienwiese was the best decision I made when planning my trip to the festival- and I stand by it! The idea of navigating a new public transit system while five liters deep is actual nightmare material. Hotels in the city around this…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Hi, it’s me- the first timer. I visited Oktoberfest for the very first time in 2024. I researched a lot before I went and I had a blast during my visit, but I am by no means an expert on Oktoberfest. Instead I aim to provide a guide about things that I wish I’d known…
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Colorado National Monument Is A Total Sleeper Hit
Having only stopped at Colorado National Monument as part of a longer road trip, I was surprised by how much I ended up enjoying this Colorado gem! Although not technically one of the famous 63 National Parks, this National Monument is still serviced by the National Parks Service, and visitors will find a lot of…
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Hotel Review: Stockholm- Downtown Camper by Scandic
Much like the name implies, the Downtown Camper has a fresh and fun outdoor camping theme- pretty unique when it comes to a central hotel! Just a ten minute walk from Gamla Stan and twelve minute walk from Stockholm Central Station (where the very expedient Arlanda Express deposits you on the way from the airport),…
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A Guide to Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes Islands
Guadeloupe is most well known for its main butterfly shaped islands of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, but it officially consists of six islands. Îles des Saintes (or Les Saintes) is a small grouping of islands off the Southern tip of Basse-Terre, known for their stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture. The most popular island to visit…
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What to See in Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
While the island of Guadeloupe is a popular destination for French visitors, it’s a much less common travel destination for Americans. I arrived to the island with little to no idea of what to do in Guadeloupe and decided to figure it out as I went. The international Pointe-à-Pitre Airport is located on Grande-Terre, and…
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Explore BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham: The Largest Hindu Temple in the Western Hemisphere
Unbeknownst to most, the second largest Hindu temple in the world (and certainly the largest in the Western Hemisphere) sits only an hour and a half’s drive away from Manhattan. The campus is way larger and much more detailed than I expected- even having seen photos and videos before my visit. Once you step onto…