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In March, my friends and I set out on our annual girls’ trip. This year, we dipped our toes into South America with a nine-day trip to Peru. The trip began with four days spent in Cusco before heading to Peru’s capital city, Lima, for …
Cusco, Peru—a charming, cobblestoned city—has become a popular travel destination in recent years, and for good reason! I recently spent four days in Cusco as part of a nine-day Peru trip with my friends. In this guide I’ll break down all the details of our …
This past September, my boyfriend Will and I spent 10 days in Europe. We visited Amsterdam, Belgium, and London, spending three to four days in each place. Most of our time in Belgium was spent in it’s capital city, Brussels, save for one day when we visited the charming city of Bruges. This post will cover how to spend a day in Bruges, including where to get the best hot chocolate and waffles! Continue reading How to Spend a Day in Bruges, Belgium
In September, Will and I embarked on a 10-day Europe trip that spanned England, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Our trip commenced with three days in Amsterdam, followed by a lovely three days in Belgium. This post will break down everything we did in Brussels to …
In late September, my partner and I set off on a ten-day Europe trip together. Over the ten days, we visited London, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges and had a fantastic time in each place. In this post, I’ll be breaking down everything we did during …
Located along the shores of Georgian Bay, Tobermory is known for its beautiful crystal blue water, scenic hiking, and historic shipwrecks. The town of Tobermory itself is quaint and gives major East Coast vibes despite being located in Southern Ontario. My family is lucky to live only a couple hours drive away, so one weekend we decided to pack up the car and embark on a perfect one-day trip to Tobermory. Continue reading A Perfect Day in Tobermory
If you are spending any time in Lisbon, Portugal, a day trip to the charming town of Sintra is a must. Sintra has a whimsical feel to it with its unique architecture, stunning views, and delicious food, making it the perfect day trip destination from Lisbon. …
This was my second Thanksgiving weekend spent away from home with friends. If you have been following along with my adventures for a while then you may recall that I spent Thanksgiving weekend on Vancouver Island with my friend Ali back in 2021. We were …
I’m lucky enough to have been to New York City on a couple of different occasions prior to this trip. My first experience with the city was when I turned 13 years old. At the time, we had extended family living in the city. For my 13th birthday, my mom and I spent a long weekend in New York and stayed with our relatives. My second experience with the city was three years later when I travelled to New York with my high school orchestra. These were two very different trips that allowed me to see different parts of the city and experience it in two different ways: with family and then with friends and peers. Continue reading How to Spend Three Days in New York City
To wrap up our three-week adventure in Europe, we spent 24 hours in Munich before flying home from the Munich International Airport. Alyssa had spent a good chunk of time in Munich prior to my arrival, but my only experience with Munich was navigating my …
