Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Los Cabos, Mexico: ATVs and Lounging on the Beach

August 14, 2018

Visiting Cabo was the best way to end the summer. Our 4-day trip was the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure - what more could I ask for?

5 Tips for Fighting Jet Lag

June 2, 2018
view of vancouver from plane

Let’s talk jet lag, it's the worst. It sucks to travel halfway around the world only to be too tired and sick to enjoy your new surroundings. There are so many tips and tricks out there for combatting jet lag and I’ve tried a lot of them. So here’s what works. My methods are tried and true, I did each and every one of these things during or after my flight to Hong Kong (which was a 36 hour travel day, 20+ hours were spent in the air) and I felt fresh as ever when I woke up this morning.

Travel Beauty Essentials

May 25, 2018
makeup bag with products on marble background

Hi everyone! Today, I'm sharing the beauty & skincare products that I have to have on the plane. In my last life update, I mentioned doing a summer study abroad in Hong Kong. I leave in a few days so I'm taking a break from packing and writing this post.

La Romana, Dominican Republic: Spring Break

April 11, 2018
Palm Trees in La Romana, Dominican Republic

I've been back on campus for a week and somehow it feels like 2 months. The past week has been so full that I feel like I've barely had a moment to breathe! I'm excited to finally be publishing this post, though I will admit I love last year's Spring Break in Miami post 100x more. Between Miami and Seattle I fell in love with travel posts, but since this year's spring break was a relaxing resort instead of a bustling city I had to change up the style of the post.

Jaco Juice & Taco Bar | Georgetown, D.C.

February 16, 2018
Jaco Juice & Taco Bar tacos and smoothies

Last weekend, a friend and I were trying to pick a spot for a quick lunch before a movie. He loves Mexican food but my being vegan can make tacos and burritos a bit more difficult. After a bit of sleuthing, I discovered Jaco Juice & Taco Bar. Jaco has quickly become the perfect go-to spot for a couple of reasons: it offers a variety of fresh food from acai bowls to burritos and it's less than a mile from campus!

Sweet Treats in Capitol Hill | Seattle

June 26, 2017
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream Pints and Cups

Molly's Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is so aesthetically pleasing! They make the waffle cones right in front of you and the "used tasting spoon" can is super cute. I got the vegan scout mint ice cream with a chocolate hard shell! They buy tons of girl scout thin mints every year to use for this flavor.

Ferry to Bainbridge Island | Seattle, WA

June 23, 2017

One of the things we knew we wanted to do in Washington was take the ferry! Since we just wanted a day trip, we settled on Bainbridge Island which was a short ferry ride away. My mom took my dad to a distillery for a little Father's day date, so my siblings and I got to explore the island by ourselves for a couple of hours.

Pike Place Market | Seattle, WA

June 20, 2017
Public Market Center sign in Seattle

Pike Place Market is a must-see in Seattle. There are so many shops with fresh food and unique trinkets. It's the perfect place to spend a few hours, or even the whole day!

5 Easy Vegan Restaurants in Washington D.C.

April 24, 2017

Happy Monday! It's been awhile, but I'm back with a super fun travel post! This past weekend, I was in D.C. for a school trip, so I wasn't able to do a lot of fun things aside from eating. I went to 5 great restaurants and I loved them each so much I wanted to share what I ate!

Spring Break 2017 | Miami, FL

April 3, 2017
wynwood walls miami, florida

Good morning! I'm back in reality now, unfortunately, so today I'm sharing a recap of last week's spring break. We ate the best food, stayed at the best place, and had the best time! Thanks for reading! Come back later this week for a fun outfit post from my trip!

Packing Tips: Weekend Ski Trip

January 23, 2017


     Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing with you what I packing/how I pack for a weekend ski trip. My school's ski trip was originally planned for this past weekend, but was postponed at the last minute to next weekend due to weather conditions and being the planner that I am, I'm already packed! 

Eating and Shopping | Montreal, Quebec, Canada

August 1, 2016
Yesterday was our last day in Montreal! Even though we only had 3 days, we did so much that it felt like a week! We didn't do as much today, nevertheless, I'm going to share my day with you.

Osheaga | Montreal, Quebec, Canada

July 31, 2016

I'm sitting in bed this morning trying to get this post done before we head out for breakfast. I'm super exhausted as we didn't get back to the hotel until 1AM this morning, but I think once I get food I'll be much better. Osheaga was a blast, and I'm so grateful I got to go and experience it.

Sight Seeing | Montreal, Quebec, Canada

July 30, 2016

Hi all! If you follow me on twitter you may know that I'm in Montreal for the weekend. My family goes on vacation to a new country right before school starts every year, and this year we chose Canada! The main reason we're here is for Osheaga, the music festival, but unfortunately, we were unable to get the three-day passes, so we're just going on Saturday.

Sight Seeing Part 2 | London, England

August 4, 2015
side view from gardens

As you may know, today - Monday- was our last full day in London. You may be thinking "Wow! Only 3 days in London, what a short trip?!" (I've been getting it a lot from friends), but our family prefers shorter vacations, it's a personal thing. Any who, today was by far our most busy day, so I'l stop with this into and get right into the post!

Art & Food | London, England

August 3, 2015


I hope you all enjoyed yesterday's post, which was day 1! Also, make sure to check out my friend Ruth's posts about her experience in London earlier this summer!

Sight Seeing Part 1 | London, England

August 2, 2015
Yesterday concluded my first day in London, and it was such a whirlwind. From the minute I stepped off the plane I was experiencing mixed emotions, from exhaustion to excitement. Saturday was our easy day, because we were all so tired from the 7 hour flight and arriving at 6 AM London time, which was 1 AM our normal time.



Exploring the City | New York City, NY

May 26, 2015

Saturday was jam-packed with activities, so I'm glad to be back in the car writing this post. We started at about 8:30 AM with breakfast at the hotel cafe. I had an apple cinnamon pastry, yogurt with granola, and a chai tea latte!

Museum Hopping | New York City, NY

May 24, 2015

This year, my family is spending Memorial Day weekend in NYC! We drove up on Friday, and we're driving back down on Monday. We've planned out full schedules for Saturday & Sunday, and I'm super excited to share them with you all!

Smithsonian Museum | Washington D.C.

March 31, 2015

Hello! I'm back today to tell you all about my second day in our nation's capital. Today was another day of walking around the Smithsonian museums.
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