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JO’S GUIDE: SYDNEY
WHEN TO GO? Sydney is built for the warmer months which is luckily most of the year round. Depending on your tolerance for heat November is good for spring weather, December – February is good if you like it blistering hot and March – April is still warm with a cool breeze. WHERE TO STAY? […]
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JIMIN’S GUIDE: VANCOUVER BY NEIGHBORHOOD
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: The best time to travel to Vancouver really depends on what you want to do. If you love winter sports, you can easily drive up to Whistler in the same trip—aka one of our favorite places in the world (and probably […]
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AMBER’S GUIDE: HONEYMOON IN TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: We traveled during the “short rains” from end of October into early November. We thought this was the PERFECT time to go because it helps keep costs lower, and since it is a shoulder season, there aren’t many (if any) other jeeps to obstruct your view of the animals. Also, this […]
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CHRISTINA’S GUIDE: CHICAGO
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. ***Written by Chicago local, Christina. Born in Indiana and raised in Georgia, Christina loves that Chicago combines the inviting and good-hearted nature of the Midwest with the hustle and bustle of a big city. She’s lived on the north side for 2 years and continues […]
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CIARA’S GUIDE: CHARLESTON
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. ***Written by Charleston local, Ciara. Ciara works in orthopedic surgery in Charleston for MUSC. She is originally from Florida, studied at the University of Alabama, and continued her work and studies at Baylor University. She loves spending time with her husband, Caleb, and her pup, […]
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CHRISTINE’S GUIDE: CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. **Written by New York local, Christine. Christine is a born-and-raised Houston native who spent her first 24 years there until she packed her bags for Philadelphia to attend law school. After graduating, she extended her stay on the East Coast to work in New York […]
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AMBER’S GUIDE: SAN FRANCISCO
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: Most of the year is lovely, but I would recommend avoiding June-August, as these tend to be our chillier, foggier, and more forest fire-prone months. Regardless of when you travel to the Bay Area, be sure to pack layers! Some events […]
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ALLY’S GUIDE: OAHU, HAWAII
You can get a downloadable map of this itinerary here. **Ally is a Kentucky native and lived on Oahu for three years after graduating from The University of Alabama. A lifelong ocean enthusiast, Ally is an avid surfer, diver, and SUPer. Living on Oahu was a dream with the most diverse sea life and best […]
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INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE: EAST JAVA & FLORES
Java is perhaps our favorite island in Indonesia. It is what Bali used to be before tourists took over. It is filled with anything you could want out of a Southeast Asian vacation–beautiful spots in nature, incredible temples, and great food. Flores is just a plane-ride away, and is home to Komodo National Park. If you’re looking […]
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INDONESIA TRAVEL GUIDE: SUMATRA
Sumatra is the perfect place to visit if you have already been to Southeast Asia before and want to spend the majority of your time exploring nature. It is full of orangutans, waterfalls, and some of the kindest people that you will ever meet. It doesn’t seem like there are a lot of travelers that […]