2019, New York State, travel, USA

Guide to NYC at Christmas

For the past four years, my travel bestie and I took a trip to New York City for the holidays. This isn’t a long trip, just a few days to get into the holiday spirit. Since we visit NYC often we skip the traditional tourist sights and focus instead on our favorite holiday locations. We… Continue reading Guide to NYC at Christmas

Ecuador/Galapagos, South America, travel

24 Hours in Guayaquil

On my way to the Galapagos, I had a layover in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Guayaquil is the cheapest city to fly out to the Galapagos from, so naturally your Type A budget master chose that route!  During this twenty-four-hour layover, I set out to explore this interesting and historic city. Guayaquil is a busy metropolis city,… Continue reading 24 Hours in Guayaquil

2018, North America, travel, USA

Whale Watch: An Unparalleled Boston Experience

I won’t lie, I went to Boston this past September mainly to see Humpback whales.Sure, I was enjoying my return to Boston’s streets with the warm sun on my back, not the icy winter winds blowing me inside. However, I had a mission and one mission only - see some whales!

Central America, Honduras

Type A Trekker’s Guide to Tegucigalpa

    Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is often described as one the most dangerous cities in Central America, if not the world. However this shouldn’t put you off visiting. I found Tegus (nickname for Tegucigalpa) a very interesting and non-touristy city to explore. There is more to do in this sprawling city than you would initially think.… Continue reading Type A Trekker’s Guide to Tegucigalpa

2018, Antarctica, South America, travel

Antarctica Update: “Planning” My Most Unplanned Trip

(Updated 10/25/18)     Hey! In case you haven’t heard or read, I am heading to Antarctica in less than a week. This is a big and exciting trip for two reasons: One: It's  ANTARCTICA!!!! Who doesn't want to go there!?!?! Also it will be 7th continent. I can't wait! Two: it’s the least planned/… Continue reading Antarctica Update: “Planning” My Most Unplanned Trip