Ultimate Taipei Itinerary: 5 Days in Taiwan’s Lovable Capital

Ultimate Taipei Itinerary: 5 Days in Taiwan’s Lovable Capital

From the absolutely incredible street food to the mountain of wonderful easy day trips from Taipei thanks to their excellent public transit, there’s no shortage of things to do in Taipei. I stayed in Taipei for nearly two weeks and never got bored! Of course, most people have to maximize their vacation time, and so…

The Perfect Weekend in Salt Lake City Itinerary: 2 Days in SLC

The Perfect Weekend in Salt Lake City Itinerary: 2 Days in SLC

Salt Lake City may just be one of the most picturesque cities in America: a gorgeously constructed town in the Salt Lake Valley, set amongst the towering Wasatch Mountain Range and bordered by the blue waters of the Great Salt Lake.  The city itself is a beautiful mixture of turn-of-the-century architecture and a modern landscape…

Two Perfect Svalbard Itinerary Ideas (One for Winter, One for Summer!)​

Two Perfect Svalbard Itinerary Ideas (One for Winter, One for Summer!)​

Usually, when I create an itinerary for a place, I take my cumulative experience there (often collected after multiple trips — I love going to the same place and seeing it in different lights and seasons) and streamline it into one timeline with only the best options. However, that approach creates a problem when creating…

The Perfect 3 Day Finger Lakes Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

The Perfect 3 Day Finger Lakes Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

The Finger Lakes region in New York is made up of 11 lakes, each stunning in its own right. And with so many areas to explore and choose from — each lake having its own attractions, wineries, food scenes, and natural wonders — you’ll need to tackle a Finger Lakes road trip carefully, especially if…

4 Days in Naples: Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Naples (+ Pompeii & Amalfi Coast!)

4 Days in Naples: Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Naples (+ Pompeii & Amalfi Coast!)

Naples is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy: a place where it is easy to experience the country at its most authentic and discover centuries of history as well as incredibly tasty gastronomy.  Chaotic, noisy, and at times a bit overwhelming, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is a fascinating destination with very unique sights…

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

I’ve been lucky enough to live within a 30-minute drive of the coast everytime i’ve lived in the U.S. As a California Bay Area native, I consider Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast extensions of my backyard — so you could certainly say I have high standards when it comes to coastal road trips. But…

2 Days in Positano: Itinerary for a Perfect Amalfi Getaway

2 Days in Positano: Itinerary for a Perfect Amalfi Getaway

There’s a reason why Positano is the Amalfi Coast’s poster child. Pastel houses spill down the cliffs toward the coast, lemon trees dot the terraced hillside, the turquoise sea gleams almost anywhere you are in the town, and every corner seems perfectly engineered for a photograph. I mean, come on. I’ve visited Positano in both…

Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Out of all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is probably the most unique and striking. This is due in part to its arid, volcanic landscape and in other part to the impressive work of artist César Manrique, who designed several magnificent works aimed at creating harmony between nature, architecture, and art. I spent over three months…