Claudicet Pena is a mami and creative writer based in Boston, Massachusetts. She loves to romanticize her life by exploring new destinations and hidden gems. Claudicet devotes her time to her daughter ...

I never thought I would fall in love with solo travel. Growing up, I didn’t like to be far from home. And I hated being out after dark. My first solo trip was to Italy way back in 2008. I wanted to go ...

Telling people not to travel during the summer is odd advice on the surface. After all, most people take their vacations in the summer months. The weather is warmer, there are lots of attractions; the ...

My cousin and her now-husband got married in Hyderabad, India in November 2023. My mom, aunt, brother, boyfriend, and I flew around the world to participate in the celebrations. We wouldn’t miss the ...

Music pumped through my veins as a kid, but I’d never managed to attend a real show. I cursed my 8th birthday when I got sick the day I was meant to attend a Hilary Duff concert. All that changed when ...

Imagine a town overflowing with delectable restaurants, thriving small businesses, and adorable boutique stores. It’s surrounded by mountainous landscapes, easy to walk around, and it’s all less than ...

What’s the furthest you would travel for a sports event? How about halfway around the world? I played sports growing up, but I’ve always been a pretty casual fan. I wouldn’t consider myself someone ...

The pricey metropolis of Manhattan can feel financially out of reach for even the average traveler. As someone who used to live in NYC, I can confirm that many things in this city are ridiculously ...

One of my favorite parts of travel is planning my trips. This has been the case since I was a little girl paging through my father’s Fodor’s guides. Imagining what a new city or country will be like ...

Living in France, I get a lot of questions about when I became a Francophile. This might be a hard question for some ex-pats, but for me, it’s easy: 1999. That’s when my family—my father, mother, and ...

What: A fun evening of great travel conversations and new connections in Chicago! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or are looking for some starter travel tips, we’d love to have you join our Chicago ...

The Christmas countdown is on! This weekend is full of festive activities, from a Bavarian-inspired holiday market to celebratory performances. See a modern take on The Nutcracker, watch a brass band ...