Meet Nina! She’s this month’s Featured Fashionista and a gal after my own heart. Her blog “A World of Dresses” has been a favorite of mine for awhile! Nina is an American expat living in Spain, and she blogs about her adventures abroad…all while wearing a cute dress. “A World of Dresses” is split pretty…
It wasn’t too long ago that I published my first post on Machu Picchu. However, that post was more centered around travel tips and how to get there. For this post, I wanted to actually share some of the cool things I learned about Machu Picchu and my photos of the experience. Enjoy! A Few…
Contribution by freelance writer Sally Writes The Big Apple has enormous opportunities for urban exploration, drinks, and shopping, but not everyone knows that there are lots of amazing places to go hiking around New York. Here I will list some great hiking trails you can reach by public transport, so you won?t need to hire…
Click to shop: As with all trends, the sneakers and skirt trend took me a bit to warm up to. But boy oh boy, was I missing out! This look is so gosh darn comfortable. Admittedly, when I first looked at myself in this outfit “nerdy cheerleader” was what came to mind. But after an…
One day is never enough time to truly experience a city. But that was, unfortunately, the way my trip to Lima worked out. Lima is a beautiful city that deserves more than a day. However, if you’re like me, and only have a limited amount of time there, this is one way to enjoy the…
Holiday shopping can be a daunting task, especially if your loved ones appear to be set on everything they could possibly need! But fret not, this holiday season you can get them a little something fun and out-of-the-ordinary to show you are thinking of them. This post will give unique ideas for both guys and…
Click to shop: Florals, stripes and gingham are usually the first prints to come to mind when I want to add a little pizzaz to an outfit. However, geometric prints are a relatively new venture for me! Geometric prints are actually pretty easy to style as well. The key is to keep your accessories and…
*If you like this post, it is now available as a self-guided walking tour via GPSmyCITY. Click here to download it. I’m going to go ahead and start this post off with a disclaimer. WARNING: If you don’t like seeing dead animals/bits of dead animals this post is not for you. Every piece of the…
The city of Puno is a relatively small one, with the Islas Uros being its main attraction. However, if you’re making the long journey to Puno, the Islas Uros don’t have to be your only stop. Taquile Island is located about 45 kilometers off the shore of Puno. (About a 2-hour boat ride.) There are…
Click to shop: Shirtdresses have been trending for awhile, and for good reason! They are so versatile. It’s incredibly easy to style them for a night out with friends, a day of running errands or a day at the office. I’m slowly allowing shirtdresses to invade my closet. Admittedly, when they first hit the runway,…
Do you want to dress up this Halloween but are short on time? This post has some funny + easy, last-minute Halloween costume ideas for the whole family! You already know how much I love Halloween and the opportunity to let my inner geek shine. This year, instead of taking the nerdy costume route, I…
Casual and comfortable was the name of the style game this past weekend. After our long, whirlwind weekend in Buenos Aires, the hubby and I needed a little R&R. We spent most of the weekend just meandering around Rosario and enjoying the incredible spring weather. This outfit was perfect for such a weekend. I’ve been…
You may remember me mentioning the Islas Uros in my previous Peru travel post. They are the unique floating islands of Lake Titicaca that are home to the Uros people. If you read that post you may have noticed too that getting to them is quite a long journey! So, is it worth…
Just to be clear, I was watching Rojo Tango, not actually dancing. Haha. I do have plans to at least try the tango once before we leave Argentina, but this night was not that night! More on that in a moment, though… let’s first talk about this here outfit! The Outfit – Silk Scarf +…