top of page
Travel Diary
“We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.”
– Ray Bradbury


A DAY OF BLISS AT HVAMMSVIK HOT SPRINGS: ICELAND'S HIDDEN GEM
A Day of Bliss at Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Iceland's Hidden Gem Nestled in a picturesque corner of Iceland, far from the bustling tourist...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 22, 2023
0 comments


WHALE WATCHING OFF THE COAST OF REYKJAVIK WITH SPECIAL TOURS
Whale Watching in Iceland: An Unforgettable Boat Tour Experience Iceland, with its dramatic landscapes and pristine waters, is a premier...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 13, 2023
0 comments

THE TOP 5 RESTAURANTS IN ICELAND
Top 5 Restaurants in Iceland: Culinary Gems in the Land of Fire and Ice Iceland, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and stunning...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 17, 2023
0 comments


THE ULTIMATE 3-DAY ICELAND ITINERARY
3 Days in Iceland: A Detailed Itinerary for an Unforgettable Adventure Iceland, the land of fire and ice, offers breathtaking landscapes,...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 15, 2023
0 comments


2 DAYS IN COPENHAGEN
2 Days in Copenhagen: A Compact Itinerary for Exploring the Danish Capital Copenhagen, the charming capital of Denmark, offers a perfect...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 11, 2023
0 comments


THE PERFECT 3-DAY AMSTERDAM ITINERARY
3 Days in Amsterdam: A Detailed Itinerary for Exploring the Dutch Capital Amsterdam, with its picturesque canals, vibrant culture, and...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 9, 2023
0 comments


MY FAVORITE ARUBA RESTAURANTS THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST TRY
Top 5 Restaurants in Aruba: A Culinary Journey Through the Caribbean Aruba, the sun-drenched island in the Caribbean, is renowned for its...
ALEXANDRA
Aug 30, 2023
0 comments


A DAY IN LONDON
When we decided to go to Europe, I knew I wanted to make the most of our trip with long layovers. We've done this before, with a long...
ALEXANDRA
Oct 8, 2022
0 comments


WHERE TO STAY | MY GUIDE TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS: OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON
This Valentine's Day weekend, Ryan and I decided to take a trip to the White Mountains to go skiing and have a romantic getaway. We...
ALEXANDRA
Mar 3, 2022
0 comments


TOP 5 WINTER ACTIVITIES TO DO AT BRETTON WOODS
Can you guys believe Ryan and I had never been skiing in our neighboring state of New Hampshire?! We are only an hour and a half away...
ALEXANDRA
Feb 25, 2022
0 comments


A WINTER RIDE ON NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FAMOUS MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY
When Ryan and I decided to head to the White Mountains to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend I was so excited to discover that they are...
ALEXANDRA
Feb 21, 2022
0 comments


WHERE TO STAY | MY GUIDE TO STOWE, VERMONT: THE STOWEHOF
By now you all know how much we LOVE Stowe, Vermont! It was the first place Ryan and I ever lived together, and is just a short drive...
ALEXANDRA
Jan 29, 2022
0 comments


WHAT TO DO | MY GUIDE TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD
We’ve been making it a yearly tradition to take my mom on a trip for her birthday and this year we decided to head to the Cape! None of...
ALEXANDRA
Oct 14, 2021
0 comments


OUR SUNSET SAIL WITH PARADISE ADVENTURES PANAMA CITY BEACH
Whenever I head to a new place I love to explore everything the area has to offer. My mom has lived in Panama City Beach for almost three...
ALEXANDRA
May 24, 2021
0 comments


TOP 5 ACTIVITIES TO DO AT SPRUCE PEAK IN STOWE, VERMONT
We’ve missed traveling so much so we were so excited to take a mid-week trip over to The Lodge at Spruce Peak to relax and enjoy all that...
ALEXANDRA
Apr 13, 2021
0 comments


WHERE TO STAY | MY GUIDE TO STOWE, VERMONT: THE LODGE AT SPRUCE PEAK
When Ryan and I first decided to move in together I wanted to find the perfect mix of city and country. Stowe, Vermont was THE PLACE and...
ALEXANDRA
Feb 9, 2021
0 comments


OUR UNDERWATER TOUR WITH SEABOB ARUBA
Ever since we first saw a Seabob on the show Below Deck, Ryan and I have dreamed of one day trying it! We got the chance to join a...
ALEXANDRA
Oct 9, 2020
0 comments


FALL FOLIAGE IN OUR BACKYARD
Check out this amazing video Ryan got of the leaves changing over our house! I can't believe this is literally our backyard! We have ten...
ALEXANDRA
Oct 5, 2020
0 comments


CLEAR KAYAKING ON THE COAST OF ARUBA
This post is in partnership with the Aruba Tourism Authority. If we could choose one activity to define our 2020 it would definitely be...
ALEXANDRA
Oct 5, 2020
0 comments


OUR RELAXING SPA DAY AT PURE INDULGENCE SPA, ARUBA
This post is in partnership with the Aruba Tourism Authority. When we first planned our trip to Aruba it was supposed to be a family trip...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 29, 2020
0 comments


A BEAUTIFUL DINNER AT FARO BLANCO RESTAURANT, ARUBA
This post is in partnership with the Aruba Tourism Authority. One of our favorite parts about our visit to Aruba was all of the delicious...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 29, 2020
0 comments


ONE HAPPY ISLAND | OUR ARUBA VLOG
xoxo. Alexandra #Aruba #ArubaTourism #PelicanAdventures #KiniKiniTours #FaroBlancoRestaurant #SeabobAruba #ClearKayakAruba #Vlog
ALEXANDRA
Sep 22, 2020
0 comments


CATAMARAN CRUISES WITH PELICAN ADVENTURES
When I was a young girl my favorite activity in Aruba was to go snorkeling. We would often bring our own snorkels and head into the...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 19, 2020
0 comments


ARUBA ATV ADVENTURE WITH KINI KINI TOURS
If you’ve been following us for a while now you know how much we LOVE going on an ATV tour whenever we go on vacation. We have ATVs at...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 14, 2020
0 comments


SAILING IN NEWPORT WITH ADIRONDACK II
I know traveling in the times of COVID-19 can be stressful! You may have anxiety about entering a potential "hot spot" and then having to...
ALEXANDRA
Jul 23, 2020
0 comments


SNAPS FROM OUR NEWPORT MANSION TOUR AND CLIFF WALK
#NewportMansionTour #CliffWalk #Newport #RhodeIsland
ALEXANDRA
Jul 22, 2020
0 comments


WHERE TO EAT | MY GUIDE TO STOWE, VERMONT: IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY
Since we have lived right outside of Stowe, Vermont for a few years, Ryan and I have had a chance to try some great food and see some...
ALEXANDRA
Jun 13, 2020
0 comments


KILLINGTON SKI WORLD CUP
The World Cup is a huge event in Vermont so when Twiddle got asked to play on the day of the Finals we were all SO EXCITED! We were just...
ALEXANDRA
Jun 6, 2020
0 comments


WHERE TO EAT | MY GUIDE TO FRISCO, COLORADO
You guys know I LOVE to travel (especially when it involves live music) and we definitely have seen our fair share of the USA while on...
ALEXANDRA
Feb 1, 2020
0 comments


SKIING AT COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
Time to pat myself on the back for a second …. I WENT SKIING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS! Can you believe it?! I don’t know if you guys...
ALEXANDRA
Jan 25, 2020
0 comments


WHERE TO STAY | MY GUIDE TO STOWE, VERMONT: TRAPP FAMILY LODGE
When Ryan and I first decided to move in together I wanted to find the perfect mix of city and country. Stowe, Vermont was THE PLACE and...
ALEXANDRA
Jan 9, 2020
0 comments


THE ULTIMATE WEEK IN KAUAI | A 7-DAY ITINERARY
If you are planning a trip to Kauai and looking for the perfect 7 day itinerary, then look no further! This guide will break down your...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 23, 2019
0 comments


WHERE TO EAT | MY GUIDE TO KAUAI, HAWAII
Kauai isn't that big of an island, but there is SO MUCH to do and SO MUCH to eat! There are countless options for breakfast, lunch,...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 22, 2019
0 comments


THE TOP 5 ACTIVITIES TO DO IN KAUAI
We had the most amazing time visiting Kauai for our first time! I did a ton of research before our trip and really feel like we got to...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 20, 2019
0 comments


THE NĀ PALI COAST BY AIR IN A DOORS-OFF HELICOPTER
I'm not sure if I have ever wanted to go on a helicopter until I started to research our trip to Kauai. The countless photos and videos I...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 17, 2019
0 comments


HIKING THE KALALAU TRAIL TO HANAKAPI'AI FALLS
One of the top activities in Kauai is hiking, and the Kalalau Trail is probably the most famous of all the trails on the island. It is...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 13, 2019
0 comments


AN EVENING AT THE GRAND HYATT KAUAI LUAU
If you have never been to the Hawaiian Islands and decide to go - a luau should DEFINITELY be on your list of things to do. Since it was...
ALEXANDRA
Dec 3, 2019
0 comments


CRUISING THE NĀ PALI COAST WITH CAPTAIN ANDY'S
If you've been following me for a while you guys know by now that I absolutely LOVE to plan trips. I do a ton of research in order to...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 21, 2019
0 comments


ATV ADVENTURE ON KIPU RANCH
One of our favorite things to do on vacation (and in general really!) is go ATVing! We have gone out on tours in the jungles of Costa...
ALEXANDRA
Nov 18, 2019
0 comments


HIKING ELMORE MOUNTAIN
When we woke up Sunday morning it was such a nice fall day that we decided to go on a hike not too far from where we live. We drove to...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 30, 2019
0 comments


WHAT TO DO | MY GUIDE TO GREENPORT, NEW YORK
There is so much to do in Greenport, New York, especially during the summer. Since we ended up going the week after Labor Day, a lot of...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 19, 2019
0 comments


WHERE TO EAT | MY GUIDE TO GREENPORT, NEW YORK
Like I said in my last post, we went to Greenport, New York for a week to celebrate my mom's birthday! We ended up staying at the cutest...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 16, 2019
0 comments


WHERE TO STAY | MY GUIDE TO GREENPORT, NEW YORK: SOUND VIEW
When my sister, Samantha, and I decided we wanted to take a mini vacation with my mom to celebrate her birthday we knew we had to find...
ALEXANDRA
Sep 12, 2019
0 comments


HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION & CREATE AN ITINERARY!
After my last post about how to travel more, a ton of you guys have been asking how we choose where we want to go when we do get the...
ALEXANDRA
Jun 20, 2019
0 comments


HOW TO TRAVEL MORE
As Memorial Day Weekend comes to an end, I figured I would talk to you guys about one of my favorite things to do - Travel! When we left...
ALEXANDRA
May 28, 2019
0 comments


MY GUIDE TO INLET BEACH, FLORIDA
This cool and casual beach town offers more of a low-key stay than the other towns along Scenic 30A. You will find cozy cottages next to...
ALEXANDRA
May 22, 2019
0 comments


MY GUIDE TO ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA
The charming architecture of Rosemary Beach creates a sense of community unlike any other town that I visited along Scenic 30A. This New...
ALEXANDRA
May 17, 2019
0 comments


MY GUIDE TO SEASIDE, FLORIDA
The carefree beach neighborhood of Seaside looks like it is straight out of a movie - because it is! The Truman Show was filmed here, and...
ALEXANDRA
May 12, 2019
0 comments


MY GUIDE TO ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA
Alys Beach is perhaps one of the most visually stunning towns I have visited in a long time! The sugar-white sand and turquoise waters...
ALEXANDRA
May 9, 2019
0 comments


A TRIP TO PANAMA CITY BEACH
Remember when I said the best way to beat the winter blues is to take a vacation to some place warm?! WELL, luckily my mom moved down to...
ALEXANDRA
May 7, 2019
0 comments

bottom of page