Joshua Tree is on the map as the perfect getaway to do just that- get away. There’s nothing but desert and hiking trails, so essentially a trendy call of the wild. It sits between the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert and is named for the yucca tree that, in my mind, resembles something out of a Dr. Seuss book. There are a few things to know, but most important to note is that this is a place you go to explore and commune with nature.

For a trip to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico will be one of your most convenient options considering you don’t need a passport or proof of vaccination to enter and leave, Uber operates in the main part of the city and to and from the airport, and Old San Juan is one of the safest and most walkable places I’ve ever been.

Caye Caulker is a A 5.5 mile scenic island off the coast of Belize with the friendliest people, amazing marine life, great food, and brilliant sunsets. You will definitely get to know people before you leave and it is really a joy to do so.

Before I actually began traveling, I had a running list of places I wanted to visit, mostly international. I had not thought of Cuba…until I thought of Cuba. I found an article that listed places off the east coast with relatively inexpensive flights and Cuba was one of those places.

Tulum, Mexico is quite beautiful and there is plenty to do between Tulum and Cancun since both are very touristy locations. What the city lacks in infrastructure, it makes up for in beauty and excitement. If you know how to avoid some of the not-so-great things, then you could absolutely have an enjoyable vacation here.

Traveling to the islands, especially one like The Bahamas, can be relatively easy because they are huge tourist destinations. With the exception of going through customs, traveling to an island is like traveling anywhere nationally. You’ll likely not run into any issues, but there are some things you may want to know before you go.

In my short trip, I took a river architecture tour, tried at least a couple Chicago food staples like Harold’s Chicken Shack and Garrett Popcorn, and even attended opening night of Wicked on Broadway. Keep reading to take a dive into my trip.

Cartagena, Colombia is an absolutely breathtaking city that is very much vivid and lively. From the famous Palenqueras to the Arabic architecture to the aromatic street food, it is an adventurer’s dream. There’s so much to discover and the locals don’t mind helping you do it.

When I decided that travel was going to be my biggest goal of life as a single woman, New Orleans topped my list of places in the United States. The thought that I could be caught by the surprise of live music on any street at any time or the idea that I could possibly have the best food dish I will ever have were good enough reasons to make a trip to NOLA happen.