Even though I only had a day to spend in Valencia, I knew I didn’t just want to pass through. The third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia offers a combination of city life, beaches, architecture, history, and culture. Here are the top ways to spend a day in Valencia. Vermut and Montaditos …
Whether you’re in a new destination where you don’t know anyone or just looking for something new to do in your own city, there are many ways to get to know the area better. I’ve listed my top 7 ways to explore a new city. Facebook Events Even if you don’t log onto Facebook regularly, …
During a Las Morenas de España retreat in Jávea, Spain, I met Sarah Somian, a Madrid-based nutritionist and wellness guru. She led a workshop about healthy breakfast options, a workshop about morning rituals, and a yoga session. When I returned home, I felt inspired and decided to purchase the Deliciously Vibrant 10-Day Sugar Detox e-guide. …
There are so many things to do in New York City that you may not think it’s the best for a day trip. I disagree – it just means you have more ideas for future visits. Your day trip to New York City can focus on one neighborhood or area, activities around a certain theme, …
Whether you’re interested in gardening and herbs, lavender-infused food and drinks, or getting the perfect Instagram photo, the Maryland Lavender Festival is for you. Lavender is known to help with anxiety and depression, so why not consider it a self-care activity too? About the Maryland Lavender Festival The annual event is held during peak bloom …
There are lots of good reasons to travel alone. My first solo trip happened because a friend had to drop out of our travel plans. But I’d had the travel bug for a while, so instead of waiting for a time that worked for us both, I decided to go on my own. To be …
Cambridge, Maryland is on the state’s Eastern Shore in Dorchester County. On a quick weekend trip to the town, I loosely planned out some activities – this isn’t a place to be in a rush. Here are a few ways to spend a weekend escape in Cambridge. Downtown Cambridge is small and quaint, with brick streets …
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway is a self-guided driving tour that stretches from Dorchester County in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where Harriet Tubman was born and raised, to Philadelphia. Stops along the byway tell Tubman’s story, the stories of free Blacks, enslaved people seeking freedom, and the other underground railroad conductors who helped them find it. To …
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is pretty much synonymous with Amish country. It’s easy to spend a day in Pennsylvania Amish Country and learn about how they live. Here are a few things you can do in just one day. Visit an Amish village I visited Amish Village, an Amish property that includes a traditional home, farmhouse, …
