Category: USA
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how to be a tourist in kauai
This visit to Hawaii was very special to me, because I got to meet my niece, Mila! Aside from that, I also got to check out the island of Kauai. Here were some of the highlights: (FYI, you’ll need to rent a car but don’t let the car rental companies fool you into thinking that…
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how to be a tourist in new orleans
Or as New Orleanians call it – Nawlins’ Eat all of the food Go alligator-spotting on a swamp tour. You might even get to hold a baby gator Explore the old plantations and learn about the history. The two more popular ones are Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation. Laura is the more informative tour,…
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18 foods to eat in new orleans
Just make sure you pace yourself, since the food down here is pretty heavy. They seem to love butter and salt so drink plenty of water to balance out those sodium levels! Po’ boy – sandwich stuffed with fried seafood, usually shrimp, oysters, crawfish, or catfish. Probably my favorite New Orleanian food to eat Charbroiled/Chargrilled…
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how to be a tourist in denver
Take in the scenery at Rocky Mountain National Park. Hike some trails. We did Sprague Lake and Copeland Falls. Both are short, beginner trails and you can do them in half a day. Just be sure to take it slow. Since you’re at a higher altitude, you’ll run out of breath quicker If you’re staying…
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how to be a tourist in los angeles
Grab an In-n-Out burger. No trip to the West Coast would be complete without this Check out the Hollywood Sign. If you don’t have time to do the hike (or you’re not physically prepared), Lake Hollywood Park has a pretty good vantage point Look for your favorite celebrity’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…
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5 things you should know about the global entry process
Before having the nice perk of a $100 statement credit via my Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, I never really gave Global Entry much thought. The process just seemed really daunting – having to get a background check, going to the airport for an interview, meaning you’d probably have to take a day off of…
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how to be a tourist in philadelphia
Step 1 – Get yourself a Philly cheesesteak. Find out the answer to the age-old question of Geno’s or Pat’s. (I’ll give you a hint: It’s neither, although Pat’s is SLIGHTLY better). Tony Luke’s is doable but I’m sure you can find a better Philly out there. And when you do, let a sister know! Step…
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how to be a tourist in nashville
If you need a break from the bar scene, and you’ve done the boozy bike tour, here are some other things you can check out in Nashville: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – this is not to be confused with the Grand Ole Opry, although it is nearby. Gaylord is one of the largest…
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boozy bike rides
Have you ever seen those idiots on the 12-person bikes, cruising down the street, being loud and obnoxious? Well in Nashville, I was one of those idiots, and it was actually really fun! My friends and I decided to do a boozy bike tour with the Pedal Tavern, which takes you to a few of…
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