Saint John, US Virgin Islands is a wonderful vacation spot full of sandy beaches, turquoise water and history. I was drawn to the island after hearing stories about St. John, USVI from my dad who would venture there during summers. He would go there, because my grandmother worked on cruise ships off of the port … Continue reading Explore St. John’s Rich History and Beautiful Beaches
Originally, I was drawn to the island after hearing stories from my grandmother. She spent time as a former immigration officer on cruise ships that would come into the port of Saint Thomas. After one visit, I found myself hooked on the beauty of this island and neighboring USVI's. I cannot wait to come back … Continue reading Explore Charlotte Amalie and the Best Viewpoints in St. Thomas
Portland, OR (I don't own the rights to this image) I decided to take a Flixbus bus down to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA (current city) for a long "weekend" (midweek). Flixbuses are giant green buses known usually for routes in Europe, but they have begun services in the United States and Canada. The journey … Continue reading Tips for Visiting Portland, OR
Chicago is one of the United States' most bustling cities. Known for deep-dish pizza, performance arts and "the bean", this awesome city is home to plenty to see and do. Over the course of my 5-day trip in February, I found myself drawn most heavily to the Willis Tower, Cloud Gate ("the Bean") and a … Continue reading Top 3 Things to Do in Chicago
Times Square, NYC Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan side (NYC) New York City, New York is one of the iconic cities in the world. Known for food, culture, and more - this gem of a city is vast. This begs the question: What should I do on a trip to NYC? When someone mentions NYC and specifically … Continue reading 3 Things to Do in NYC, New York
Hawaii is often described as tropical bliss! Images of palm trees and mai tai's come to mind. During my week on Oahu, I found the island to be a hiker's paradise. Below, I will review 3 fun hikes to do while spending time on the "gathering place", Oahu. Viewpoint in Oahu, Hawaii #1. DIAMOND HEAD … Continue reading 3 Hikes on Oahu, Hawaii
