Researching accommodation options on Ambergris Caye and wondering if X’tan Ha Resort is worth the splurge, or if you’d be better off staying in the bustling heart of San Pedro? Having stayed at X’tan Ha Resort, affectionately known as “The Waterfront,” for multiple nights with my cousin, experiencing everything from their Pool View Villa accommodations…
Looking for the best things to do in Washington DC? Washington, D.C., offers a wide array of attractions, including iconic monuments and memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial, as well as world-class Smithsonian museums, the Library of Congress, the Capitol Building, and much more. But if you’re on a…
Whether planning your first Southwest adventure or trying to maximize vacation days, most travelers’ biggest challenge is creating an itinerary that doesn’t involve backtracking hundreds of miles or rushing through these spectacular destinations just to check them off a list. Having completed this exact 7-day road trip loop, covering six major American Southwest National Parks,…
Planning a trip to Washington DC and wondering if the International Spy Museum is worth your time and money? Like many travelers, you’re probably wondering whether to spend your limited time at the Smithsonian museums or venture into something more unconventional. That’s exactly why I’m sharing this detailed International Spy Museum review—to help fellow travelers…
Hamilton the Musical sparked worldwide fascination with the founding fathers of the United States, so when planning an East Coast road trip, I was eager to walk in Alexander Hamilton’s footsteps and explore the real locations where American history unfolded (all while listening to the cast recording, of course). For my Hamilton-inspired trip, I created…
I’ve admired da Vinci for a while, but not because of his famous paintings, rather because of his work as an inventor, engineer, musician, and urban planner, far ahead of his time. On my 3rd visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, I got to see life-sized reconstructions of…
Tired of the same generic tourist traps? Want to find nerdy things to do in Los Angeles instead? While everyone else is recommending the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the millionth time, you’re searching for something different—themed bars where you can actually geek out, pop-up experiences that transport you into your favorite fandoms, and places…
Dreaming of following in Claire and Jamie Fraser’s footsteps but can’t make it all the way to Scotland for an Outlander filming location tour? Don’t worry, you don’t have to! There’s one in North Carolina that’ll immerse you in Diana Gabaldon’s world (she also conducted research here three times!) As both an Outlander book reader…
Wondering if Pompeii: The Exhibition is worth your time and money? With over 150 authentic artifacts from the Naples National Archaeological Museum—not replicas, but actual 2,000-year-old treasures preserved in volcanic ash—this traveling exhibition promises an immersive journey into one of history’s most tragic moments. As someone who’s explored several Roman ruins, everything from the Colosseum…
Looking for an authentic, historically accurate cemetery tour in New Orleans instead of theatrical ghost stories? Most cemetery tours in the French Quarter prioritize entertainment over education, leaving you with spooky tales but little understanding of New Orleans’ unique burial culture. Save Our Cemeteries is different—as the city’s only non-profit cemetery tour organization, they’re focused…
Searching for the best vampire tour in NOLA and wondering if Haunted History Tour New Orleans lives up to the hype? With dozens of vampire and ghost tours in the French Quarter, choosing the wrong one can ruin your trip. Nothing’s worse than spending your hard-earned money and precious time on a tour that promises…
Planning a trip to San Simeon and feeling overwhelmed by trying to decide which Hearst Castle tour is best of the seven different options? The last thing you want is to drive four hours from San Francisco or Los Angeles, spend your hard-earned money, and walk away feeling like you picked the wrong tour or…
