When I sat my sights on the South of France, I knew I needed to choose a city that was central to the rest. I wanted to be in warm weather, near water, and somewhere where other major cities were …
Day Trips from Nice
Hotel Villa Madame – Paris
I’d only stayed at three hotels in Paris before my stay at Hotel Villa Madame. From those stays I’d assumed that Parisian hotels tend to be cozy (read: tiny) and quaint. So imagine my surprise when I walked into …
How to Visit Nice on a Budget
Before hopping on a train to the south of France, I was in Paris for a week. Although I’ve now visited several times, a week was the longest I’d spent in my favorite city on earth. I have to admit …
My Favorite Hostels in the World
I often recommend hostels as a form of lodging for any type of traveler. Sure they can be super cheap, but some of my favorite hostels in the world have been chosen simply because they looked cool. And to be …
Malta on a Budget
I’ve been in Malta a few weeks now and still have to explain that I’m not here on a vacation. I’m literally just living my normal life, doing things I’d do anywhere in the world. Because of this, I’ve had …
London in a Day Itinerary
I recently had a pretty long layover in London that didn’t even last a full 24 hours, so it prompted me to share a London In A Day itinerary. One day in London may be far too short for some, …
What to Ask Before Booking Your First Airbnb Stay
Are you hesitant to use Airbnb because you have no clue what to ask before booking your first airbnb stay? Didn’t know that you could or SHOULD ask questions? Grab a pen and paper, or screenshot because it is 2018 …
The Inn at Venice Beach by Pacifica Hotels
If you read my post about Hotel Hermosa then you may know my perception of beaches in LA. Surfers, skateboarders, and rollerbladers, right? Wrong. So wrong. I never even ran into that crowd so they must hide in some special …
Los Angeles Itinerary – 4 Days in LA For a Long Weekend
If I had to decide on a city in the states to settle down in, it’d be LA. I knew this before I’d even had the chance to visit for the first time a few years ago. After visiting again …
Hotel Hermosa by Pacifica Hotels
Los Angeles is a place where I never really considered staying at the beach, especially if it’s not the dead of summer and hot enough for me to get in the water. We tend to want to be where the …