Author: Catalina

  • 7 Travel Essentials For Your Carry-on Bag

    As a huge over-packer, my carry-on bags have been my enemy. I always stuff them to the brim with stuff I don’t need and then have no room to bring home all my goodies. In the end, I found that these 7 things are my essentials when packing my personal…

  • Road to Hana Stops: The Ultimate Maui Driving Itinerary

    The Road to Hana is easily Maui’s most famous tourist destination. From the towering roadside waterfalls, the dangerous one lane highway, and the iconic banana bread the Road to Hana is the perfect island adventure. What is is the Road to Hana The Road to Hana is a highway that…

  • Everything You Need to Know About the Marriott Maui Ocean Club

    As we know Maui is packed with big name resorts, all fighting for the title of ‘best beachfront getaway’. Right next the the historic Whalers Village is Marriot’s Maui Ocean Club – our honeymoon resort. Would I say this is the most romantic, adults only get away for honeymooners? No.…

  • 10 Local Foods You Need to Try in Japan

    On my trip to Japan, I ate, A LOT. I tried just about every snack, meal, and dessert I could find and to be honest some of them were amazing, and some were not what I hoped for. Starting off strong we have Cremia Ice Cream I physically cannot express…

  • Japan in 14 Days: The Best Two-Week Route for First-Time Travelers

    Japan had been my dream trip for years. It has everything from some of the best food, big cities and natural wonders. When picking out where to go it was important for me to experience as much as possible without absolutely rushing everything. I found that 3 days in each…

  • How to See Everything Big in London in 24 Hours

    London holds a huge airport which means plenty of opportunities for one-day layovers. This city has so much to offer and lots of easy ways to get around! . The most obvious choice to take when touring London is taking a hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus. These buses are the best option…

  • My Experience at the Festival of Colors (Holi) in India as a Female Traveler

    Known around the world as the Festival of Colors, Holi is one of India’s Biggest and most unique holidays full of color, culture, and religious significance. Without even knowing my trip fell in the middle of Holi and left me with the opportunity to experience it for myself. Of course,…

  • 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to India

    When I first arrived in India I found myself fully immersed in the culture but lacking basic cultural knowledge. Yes my outfits were perfectly color coordinated and yes my itinerary was flawless but I was missing some of the biggest ‘common knowledge’ when it came to India itself. Here are…

  • The Ultimate Seattle Bucket List: Everything You Need to Do in the Emerald City

    Tucked away in Puget Sound is Washington’s biggest city and capital Seattle. Often referred to as the “Emerald City,” is a metropolis Located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, innovative technology industry, and coffee shops, Seattle offers a unique blend of urban…

  • Everything you need to know about Asakusa and Senso-Ji

    When you google Japan a photo of Asakusa most likely pulls up. From the long shopping areas to the massive bright red lanterns Asakusa is easily one of the most recognizable spots in Tokyo. Here is my complete guide + thoughts on the best ways to experience this Shrine Getting…