Las Vegas is a city like no other in the world where hotels try to persuade you to enter their casino by enticing you with delicious restaurants, epic nightlife, and party pool scenes. But one of the more fascinating ways they try to attract you is with their elaborate themes that will have you mesmerized. Some hotels are so detailed…
Istanbul, the most populous city in Turkey, has been the epicenter of the conflict between Christians and Muslims since ancient history times. This clash is evident in the culture and architecture of today’s Istanbul. Its religious past, beautiful architecture, and delicious cuisines are just some of the reasons to visit this history-rich city. Keep reading for 12 epic must do…
Several years ago, I visited a friend stationed near Frankfurt, Germany. As part of our trip, we visited 3 medieval German Towns: Trier, Heidelberg, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. These three towns exhibit a melting pot of history and architecture from ancient history, the middle ages, and modern history. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links so if you make a…
When my company sent me to Australia for work, all the locals talked about vacationing to Bali. Shortly after that Julia Roberts’ Eat Pray Love movie came out about her time in Ubud. I had never heard of Bali before then. Little did I know I would be visiting soon when a friend planned her wedding there. What a perfect…
During this two-day, self-guided walking tour of Las Vegas, you will hit most of the casinos and must-see attractions along the iconic Strip. I follow this route any time I travel to Las Vegas with a first-time visitor. It is best for this itinerary that you begin your walking tour in the center of The Strip. One day you will…
Valley of Fire State Park is a little gem I recently discovered that you can explore as a day trip from Vegas. If you find yourself needed a break from the crowds while visiting Sin City or if you are flying in or out of Las Vegas as the starting point of a Southwest road trip, take some time to…
Unless you want to get lost in the desert, suffer from heat exhaustion, and be rescued by a ranger, DO NOT do what I did when hiking Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and Spooky Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument in Utah. Also, do not let my crazy adventure deter you from doing this hike. In fact, I wish…
The five national parks of Utah (Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef) and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument have been bucket list items for me for several years. So why not combine them into one epic Utah national park itinerary? That is exactly what I did, and what a whirlwind it was! I am so happy with how this…
When we visited Glacier National Park in early July, we had no clue the Going-to-the-Sun Road would still be closed to vehicular traffic due to winter snowfalls. If you are unfamiliar with Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main artery of the park. Without access to this thoroughfare, you are limited to what parts of the park you…
When visiting Sedona, the hike to Devil’s Bridge Arizona is a can’t-miss activity! We visited Sedona for a day during our 4 days in Northern Arizona, and this was my favorite hike in the area. With its scenic overlooks of colorful landscapes, unique garden of stacked rocks, and the iconic Devil’s Bridge, what’s not to love about this hike! Overall,…