I’m back with another weekend guide! The destination? Portugal’s Douro Valley—where every view feels like a post card and every meal bursts with local flavors. And, oh, the wine…
How We Spent 48 Hours Falling in Love with the Douro Valley
Checking In: A Review of Quinta do Bosque in Portugal’s Douro Valley
Sharing an honest review of Quinta do Bosque, a boutique hotel in the stunning Douro Valley of Portugal.— “I just keep coming back to this hotel, Quinta do Bosque,” I said to Michael, pointing to a photo of a gorgeous boutique hotel overlooking terraced vineyards under a sunny blue sky. We were both buried under …
17 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car and Driving in Portugal
Planning on driving in Portugal? Here are my top tips for renting a car and hitting the road.— So, you’ve booked a trip to Portugal. (First of all, yay! I’m doing a little happy dance for you over here.) You’ve secured your flights, booked your hotels, and now you’re wondering if you need to rent …
Cruising the Coast: How to Spend a Weekend in Onslow County, North Carolina
Heading to the North Carolina coast to share your ultimate weekend guide to Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, and beyond.
A Local’s Guide to Charlotte’s Best Museums
Sharing your ultimate guide to the best museums in Charlotte, North Carolina— As a travel blogger, there’s something incredibly special about getting to cover your own city. Yes, I always have another trip around the corner so I can keep adding to my series of 150+ destination guides (and sure, I may be a bit …
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales for Stylish Travelers
Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals just in time for MDW
Checking In: A Review of Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel + Meow’s First Hotel Stay
Meow and I are teaming up to share our thoughts on Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel here in our home city of Charlotte, North Carolina.— “I think she’d be a good travel cat,” Michael mused, late one evening. “She would not be a good travel cat,” I countered, not even bothering to look up from my …
Just the Essentials: A Review of the Mini Celestia Bag from Cuyana
Bringing you a brand new handbag review today: Cuyana’s Mini Celestia Bag— I love a good bag. And by that, I don’t mean that I love high-end designer bags (you know, the ones people consider good simply because they’re aspirational) or just any “good old thing.” I mean that I love a bag that works …
A Review of Travel-Friendly Dresses from Pact
Sharing my thoughts on some breezy dresses from Pact, just in time for spring and summer adventures.
The Five Quince Leather Jackets I Wear on Repeat
Sharing my honest review of Quince leather jackets (plus a suede style, too!)