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Affordable Paris Hotels Under $200 a Night

September 9, 2016

Year after year Paris tops the lists of most expensive cities in the world to visit. The leading factor for this ranking? The average nightly cost of hotels.

The good news is that this particular ranking doesn’t dictate whether or not you can affordably visit Paris. If you do just a bit of research you will find a plethora of affordable lodging options. Whether you’re looking for hostels, AirBNBs or your classic hotels there are truly options at each and every price point.

Don’t have time to do the research? Never fear, I have you covered with my roundup of my favorite affordable Paris hotels under $200 a night.

Around LA – What to do in Venice Beach

August 28, 2016

Iconic Venice Beach offers a vibrant and singular escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, even for us locals. You can spend an entire weekend exploring Venice and not even scratch the surface of what the lively beach town has to offer and lately I have been doing just that. The end result, this guide, is a diverse lineup of my very favorite attractions and stops in Venice Beach.

One of Venice Beach’s ever idyllic canals.

The Best Travel Tips the Internet Has to Offer

August 22, 2016

I’m leaving for Paris in a little over a week and naturally have all things travel on my mind. I am always incredibly excited to return to Paris because it holds a special place in my heart as it was the first European city I ever visited. I originally traveled to Europe following my high school graduation when my grandparents gifted me with a three-week long tour through France beginning in the City of Light.

At that point in their lives, my grandparents were expert world travelers. Following their retirements the two took it upon themselves to explore just about every inch of the world, most frequently returning to Europe and developing a deep love for the continent. Not only were the two of them a wealth of cultural knowledge, they were also huge proponents of traveling light, smart and absorbing as much as they could from local people and cultures.

Each time I travel I am reminded of the principles they held close to their hearts and, as I broaden my own horizons through global exploration, I do my best to soak up as much knowledge as I can in their honor. A huge part of this for me comes in the form of planning. I LOVE to come up with detailed packing guides, itineraries, and lists upon lists of suggested places to visit and things to do. Today’s post is a tiny glimpse into the preparation that I put into my trips and is a compilation of the very best travel tips I have come across.

Best Travel Tips

Enjoy the Last of the Summer Sun with This Greek Isle Home Tour

August 18, 2016

Summer is drawing swiftly to a close and I don’t know about you all, but I’m in need of a summer break from my summer break. I want some time to move at a slower pace, some time to renew and relax, and some time to soak up the last of the summer sun. I can’t think of a better place to do just that than in today’s incredible Greek Isle home tour.

This awe-inspiring home is tucked away in the Aegean Sea on the island of Paros. With the blues of the sky and sea serving as the perfect backdrop, this all white home is an exercise in simplicity and is guaranteed to make all of your serene dreams of the Greek Isles come true.

I could spend hours on end lounging in this pocket of heaven with a book in hand.

Around LA – Things to Do in Silver Lake

July 24, 2016

No conversation about hip and trendy Los Angeles is complete without the inclusion of Silver Lake, an enclave for creatives, foodies and anyone who appreciates a little uniqueness in a sea of monotony. For this month’s edition of Around LA I’m taking you a mere twenty minute drive from my home in Hollywood to Silver Lake, a singular community that offers an escape from the every day hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.

The iconic Micheltorena Stairs provide the perfect backdrop.

While the neighborhood of Silver Lake does encompass a large area, the part I’m sharing with you today covers less than one mile along Sunset Boulevard, making it the perfect walkable half-day trip for all of you out of towners. If you are looking for things to do in Silver Lake, look no further.

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