Catalina Island ocean view

24 Hours on Catalina Island

I have a thing for discovering United States cities that feel like international destinations. That’s why, when I learned that Catalina Island, the southernmost island of California’s Channel Islands, resembles one of my favorite destinations, Italy’s Amalfi Coast, it was a no-brainer for me to visit while I was in Los Angeles. Here’s a travel guide to spending 24 hours on Catalina Island.

Niagara Falls Mist

How to Plan a Vacation to Niagara Falls

Taking a vacation to the Niagara Falls has been on my bucket list for years. During my visit in late September, the Canadian side wasn’t open to U.S. citizens, so we spent our time exploring the USA side. Although the waterfalls is the most popular site to see in the area, there are many other Niagara Falls NY attractions to experience. Our weekend in Niagara Falls was filled with rich history, beautiful nature walks, and delicious food. Here’s my guide to planning a fulfilling weekend trip to the Niagara Falls from NYC:

Postcard Cabins bed view

Getaway Weekend in Catskills NY

I recently went on the most relaxing weekend trip to the Catskills in Upstate NY. Located two hours away from NYC, the Catskills is home to some of the most stunning trails and waterfalls, which was everything I wanted in a quick summer escape. Staying in a Getaway cabin made the experience even more special. Here’s a recap of my Getaway Catskills East experience and a 2-day weekend guide to the Catskills.

Standing in front of pyramids in Mexico

3-Day Tulum Travel Guide

When some of my friends and I decided we were in need of both a relaxing and adventurous girls’ trip, we knew Tulum would be the perfect destination to spend an extended weekend. Here’s my detailed breakdown of how we spent 3 days in Tulum, along with other relevant tourist information. Here’s my 3- day Tulum travel guide highlighting what to do in Tulum and other relevant visitor information:

Caribana backline costume

The Newbie’s Guide to Playing Mas in Caribana

The Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival, also called Caribana, is one of the livest and largest celebrations of Caribbean heritage in North America. This year, I finally made the trip happen and became one of the girls in the parade living their best life whining in a carnival costume. Here’s a newbie’s guide to enjoying the Caribana Festival in Toronto: