As you may or may not have seen on Instagram, Ben recently moved to Ithaca to complete a one-year Tech MBA program at Cornell University. Ithaca is a beautiful city nestled in the rolling hills of upstate New York. The Finger Lakes region, as it’s known, is named for a series of 11 long, thin … Read more
Notice anything new today? The blog got a minor face lift! Our apologies for the brief hiatus in blog posts, but we hope it’s easier now to find information on the destinations and topics that you’re most interested in. Just click on the handy menus on the top right to find posts by country and … Read more
When you think of the most iconic and well-known cities throughout the world, what are the first ones that come to mind? New York City, London, Paris? History, art, culture, romance, gastronomy, fashion – Paris has it all! It can be overwhelming to cover everything in just a few days, but the itinerary that we’ll … Read more
Looking for something new to do on a Sunday afternoon? Need some cheap or free entertainment? Or trying to get out of the house with the family? Take a trip to Chicago’s west side and visit the Garfield Park Conservatory! Garfield Park Conservatory The conservatory was first opened to the public in 1908 and is one … Read more
In exactly three days, my best friend Kristen and I will be jetting off to Paris, France to spend five days walking, shopping, and eating our way through all the best that Paris has to offer. We have visits to the Eiffel Tower, museums and cathedrals planned, along with a bike tour around the Palace … Read more
Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time to visit every destination you want to see? For those of us with limited vacation time, it can be so hard to choose! If you’re planning your next trip and need some inspiration, here are 5 destinations that are currently at the top of our bucket … Read more
Whether you live in the city, are planning a day trip from a nearby suburb or are coming into town for a weekend getaway, Chicago offers a variety of great activities to keep you entertained. While most of Chicago’s well-known tourist sights are concentrated in the loop (downtown) area of the city, there is no … Read more
Depending on who you ask, Pilsen is one of anywhere from 70-200 neighborhoods in Chicago. With so many to explore, it’s hard to decide where to begin! Located on Chicago’s lower west side, Pilsen’s art, culture and food make it worth a trip from anywhere in the city. We recently spent a Saturday roaming the … Read more
What’s the perfect excuse to explore London? Scoring cheap tickets over a long holiday weekend! Bethany and I were so excited to check London off our bucket list. London has so many well-known historical and architectural landmarks mixed with off-the-grid neighborhoods, restaurants and pub. Keep reading for our 5-day itinerary and recommendations for this iconic … Read more
We’re so excited to have our friend Nori, who currently lives in Moscow, Russia, share her travel guide with you today! In the “Discover” series, we offer quick travel tips on things to do, what to eat and where to stay in cities throughout the world! If you’re interested in contributing to the series, send us an … Read more