Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is an absolute must in your 20’s!! I was spoiled in college because fraternity’s would have their formals in Vegas every semester. That meant I got a lot of Vegas trips by the time I graduated at 22! Even after graduation, my friends and I make a point to go back once or twice a year. I’m still only a 4 hour drive so Vegas is easy. For those who have somehow escaped reality and every pop culture reference and don’t know what Vegas is all about, I will enlighten you. The Strip The strip is built of giant hotels and when I say giant I mean you…
Why the Cayman Islands Should be Your Next Vacation
When I picture the Caribbean, I picture the Cayman Islands. My first inspiration to visit the Cayman Islands was my parents because they spent a year living on Grand Cayman when they were in their 20’s. They used to show me pictures of their time living in the Cayman’s and I knew I had to visit for myself. I must admit, I always dreamed of living in the Caribbean for a year just like my parents did, but they were able to make it work through both working in Public Accounting which unfortunately I do not. What they told me about the Cayman’s was snorkeling and diving every weekend, fishing,…
Best Camping Spots in Oregon
One of my favorite activities is camping because I love the outdoors and being in nature. It allows for personal time away from cell phones and TVs. The scenery is normally beautiful with bright shooting stars at night. I love hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, card games, campfires, hot dogs, smores, and all the activities and food that come along with camping. Oregon is the perfect setting for camping. Oregon and the outdoors go hand in hand. Think gorgeous coastlines, tall pine trees, and deep blue lakes. Without further ado, here are my favorite camping spots: Nehalem Bay State Park Nehalem Bay is located on the Oregon Coast near Manzanita, Oregon.…
How to Use a Personal Budget App to Save for Travel!
Creating a budget for yourself is a key step to being able to afford your dream vacation. Money is a huge barrier to entry for a lot of destinations. You think, “Maybe next year is the year I will take that vacation. I’ll go somewhere close right now and save”. Next year happens and perhaps you are paying off student debt or looking to buy a house and the vacation gets pushed off again. By budgeting out your expenses through a personal budget app, you can learn exactly where you are spending your money and where you can save for travel. The search for a personal budget app: Having a…
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Skydiving
The top of my bucket list since I turned 18 was to skydive! My freshman year of college the opportunity presented itself and I jumped at the chance go. I have always been an adrenaline junkie so skydiving was right up my alley. Here is why you should go skydiving: 1. It is fun The most obvious reason to go but it is an absolute blast. You ride up in a small plane and you get strapped to the skydiving instructor. The pilot kind of tilts you out of the plane and you spend the first 30 or so seconds in freefall. This is the exhilarating part of skydiving! I…
You May Also Like
What to Expect on a Cruise for the First Time
One Day in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is an especially gorgeous part of Mexico. The ground is covered by lush rainforests and the sounds of the jungle. When I think of Mexico, I think of Cabo and the desert scenery with the beach. Puerto Vallarta, even with my limited time there, is one of my favorite destinations in Mexico! If you only have one day in Puerto Vallarta here is what to do: Walk around town There is a boardwalk that has a lot of artwork and sites to see. On the boardwalk are huge colorful letters in the ground that spell Puerto Vallarta along this strip. There are several statues and even some stone…
What to Expect on a Cruise for the First Time
For people who have never been on a cruise or people who are about to go on a cruise for the first time, I want to give you my firsthand experience of going on my first cruise. You may have hesitations because of the little time you spend on shore compared to the cruise. It is much different than the normal vacation experience. What to expect You will get spoiled What I didn’t realize about cruising is the pampering your entire vacation. From daily breakfast brought to your room to great poolside service. My favorite part is that everything is already paid for from the moment you step on the…
You May Also Like
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Skydiving
Spring Break in Cabo
Cabo and Spring Break are an iconic duo. All of the west coast goes to Cabo to celebrate spring break in March. Whether you are a spring breaker or plan your trip in March, it will be crazy. Hundreds of people flock to Cabo each week to let off some steam and party until the sun comes up. Fair warning it can get rather ratchet, but if you take that with a grain of salt it is loads of fun. Speaking of salt, be ready to be sick of tequila by the end of the week! Cabo will be the best and worst week of your life. You’ll come home…
Greek Island Hoping
Greece was my favorite trip in Europe because of the beaches and party island vibes. Greece has iconic towns and beaches with a beautiful blue ocean backdrop. I love beach vacations, so Greece especially stole my heart. I think it helped I went with a large tour group because I was surrounded by a huge group of friends my entire trip. During the day I was always by a body of water or had views of a body of water, whether that be hiking, on a boat, or beach-side. At night I enjoyed multi colored sunsets and a fun ambiance of tourists out to have a good time. Don’t forget to…
6 Reasons to Join a Tour Group if you are Travelling Solo
Whether you are studying abroad and don’t know your classmates or you are taking a solo trip, I have one recommendation for you. Go with a tour group targeted at your age group!! Seriously, I did this and it is the way to go! I am a planner. I knew I wanted to go to Greece at the end of my study abroad trip and I was worried I would not meet people in my study abroad group that would want to do a trip. Instead of playing it by ear or not taking my dream trip, I signed up for a tour group. I also took a solo weekend…
