Travel off the beaten track and experience

Reading Time: 6 minutes A guide on things to do in in the Calgary and Banff regions of Alberta, Canada. Pour some  maple  syrup  on it… eh? If you’re looking for things to do in Banff and Calgary, these photos will have you on the next plane to a mountainous paradise. An international and domestic favorite, fly into Calgary for architecture and great eats, then road trip out to Banff’s legendary Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon. Surprise after surprise, I discovered places that exceeded my expectations, and so many I hadn’t even heard of. As a lover of the outdoors, I knew to soak up the sun in a hammock, but there’s more to Alberta than the slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary local Tamara Elliott introduced me to arts, parks, bars and restaurants at the heart of the city. With so much to do outside and inside, exploring Alberta is not a matter of  if I’ll return, but more so…  how often ! Things to do in Banff and Calg...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Who needs Netflix and chill when you can hammock and chill? Two nets draped mid ocean offer just that: a hammock nap in the sea, party of “we.” Holbox Island is one of Quintana Roo’s best kept secrets . While international tourists flock to Cancun and Playa del Carmen and back-packers make Tulum their own, Holbox Island is for those seeking to escape the crowds.   So where do you go to be undisturbed? Where do you go when you want to do nothing? Holbox Island. In this post: About Holbox Where to Stay on Holbox Island Similar Destinations Beach Packing Lists for Women and Men           Relax on the beach in Holbox Island An iconic trademark of Holbox, the 26 mile island is known for its mid-sea hammocks. Holbox’ caribbean turquoise waters are warm and welcoming. The only thing that is intense in Holbox is a Holbox sunset.   Stay in a hotel within the jungle on Holbox Island A beach f...

You’ve heard people tell you all the time to do what you love . Well, what if doing what you love isn’t going to make you “any” money? That’s actually the problem many students face… trying to pick a subject that’s going to make them money. Maybe you have a passion for art but people tell you all the time that art isn’t going to make you any money. Well, why is that? Just because you have a passion for something that society tells you isn’t going to make you any money, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for it. You can take your passion for doing what you love and make money with it! This is how so many people manage to make a career out of traveling! Traveling and Earning as a Career Choice When most people put the two words “travel” and “income” together, they automatically think of working in a travel-related industry as a career choice. That’s definitely a way to earn a living traveling but that’s because traveling is part of the job requirement. Pilots, cruise ship workers, ...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Bestie + Me @ Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Like a pop song once played out by the radio, now an “oldie but goodie” – Cabo San Lucas is the trendiest destination in Mexico, and all in good thrills. Who cares if everybody Cabos, there is a reason for the love. Click To Tweet I had never been to Cabo until I joined my best friend from home. This was her third visit. Typical Californian. Everybody Cabos. But why do we Cabo? Because it’s comfortable, it’s a guaranteed great time, and sometimes we need that darn guarantee. This year, spring break came early with the re-launch of new Cabo resorts recovering from the devastating hurricane of 2014. Our paradise of choice — Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort — included an upgrade to the Presidential Suite with three balconies to take in the sweeping views of both hotel pools and Sea of Cortez. This is like Christmas for grown-up women. Better yet, it...