love a vacation getaway to lay on the beach and over the years, I have found the beach essentials to take with you on your next beach vacation. 🏖️ it gives me the ick when there’s sand all over my bag after a beach day. this towel is sand resistant so all i have to do is dust it off and all the

Summer is so short in the Midwest so I always like to make myself a little bucketlist when summer starts so I can make sure I get to everything I want to this season. Here are some Chicago summer activities that I am adding to my list: 🧘🏻‍♀️ staying active with the free summer workouts at

It makes such a difference compared to iPhone photos. With us spending so much time on our phones these days, it’s so much fun to switch it up and shoot on an actual camera. I decided to invest in the Fujifilm x100v because of the film simulations. The camera has built in setting thats I can tw

Anaway Place stays located in Richland Center , Wisconsin are constantly booked out 2 years advance. This trip is only a 3 hour drive from Chicago and a popular destination for a getaway from the city as all their accommodations are tucked into the woods! We visited for our 2 year wedding

Chicago’s Chinatown is a must on your list when visiting the city. There are so many good restaurants and cute shops - I come here all the time even as a local. If you’re short on time, here’s a couple that I will suggest you prioritize 🍜  Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong - this entire place is

Spent an afternoon strolling around South Congress and stumbled upon such good finds! I thought it was going to just be shops of brands I can find anywhere but they had the cutest little boutiques and shops with items that I don’t really see anywhere else I have traveled to. Here are some of the

The $695 annual fee that comes with owning the American Express Platinum Card is not at all cheap. Because of the steep price, I make sure I max out EVERY SINGLE TRAVEL BENEFIT so that the benefits I am reaping exceeds the amount of $695 (girl math will say I have the card for free then 🤣) Here

I actually accidentally stumbled across this when walking to my gate at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and this was such a gem to find! This is an art installation where they have an “Imaginary Gate” complete with screens with fictional destinations and a kiosk where you can answer questi

island hopping days in the Philippines are LONG so you got to get your caffeine fix in to keep you going. luckily, for a small town, el nido has plenty of cute coffee shops where you can grab a drink in between excursions. this is the list of my favorites from when i went that you need to try whe

boutique ones because they get SO creative with their design. The LINE Austin in downtown Austin was so enjoyable! they had great amenities including the pool and was walking distance to restaurants and attractions like the state capitol, austin public library, etc. they also have fun e

there a bunch of higher tier credit cards out there that are better for travel however to get those cards you have to start somewhere! if you want to get chase cards, you need to first build a relationship with them and these two cards are great starter cards for anyone trying to get into travel ha

🏋️‍♀️ Eventbrite - my favorite one to find free workouts. most often times some big studios or workout brands will be hosting events (with free giveaways too!) that include a free workout. you can turn on notifications to be notified when these pop up in your area 🏋️‍♀️ Independent Studios - sm

this is my absolute power combo to maximize points on every purchase so that i can redeem them for free flights! with this two cards, it covers different categories and gives me a range of different perks. 1️⃣ AMEX Gold - I use this for groceries and dining out only. The perks help me get the m

from Chicago that has items that you wouldn’t find anywhere else! SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT CHICAGO TRIP 📩 📍 Max's Restaurant Chicago, Cuisine of the Philippines - this is a chain from the Philippines. If you want all the popular filipino favorites, this is the place to stop at not to me

whether you’re a book lover or needing a place to get some work done, the Austin Public Library is such an underrated attraction as I never see it on any guides and I don’t know why because it’s so cool and it’s FREE. how many libraries do you know that has an entire rooftop terrace where you

staying at the Maldives is no joke! you can redeem using points (which still requires A LOT of points) or pay out of pocket but prices are steep! however, here are some of the most luxurious aspects of staying at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa 1️⃣ floor to ceiling windows everything i

This is a small town but definitely one that you don’t want to skip over if you’re in Arizona! You only really need a day in Page Arizona — all attractions are close to each other and do not take long to do. 🏜️  Antelope Canyon - you’ve probably seen these magical canyons all over socia

Antelope Canyon is such a hot attraction and on a lot of people’s bucketlist and probably on yours. However, most people don’t know that there are a ton of RULES to follow and you don’t want to get turned away after traveling all this way to see it. 1. YOU HAVE TO GO WITH A TOUR! Book a mont

if you’re short on time while visiting the Grand Canyon , this is THE trial to do. The S Kaibab Trail is only 3 miles long and the average time to finish is 2 hrs but you get STUNNING panoramic views of the Grand Canyon. The trail itself is unique and scenic. The way you can see down onto the t

Chicago summers are short and sweet. It’s some of the best months here but it only lasts 3 months so I take every chance I get in order to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some activity ideas that are completely FREE! 🎾 PLAY TENNIS ON THE LAKE Waveland Park Tennis Courts — there are tons of