It seems no matter how many times I visit New York I never quite check everything off my bucket list. On my recent trip I was able to see a few of the key NY destinations I had missed during my first trip to the city which was spent dashing between meetings at different fashion […]
Destinations
13 QUICK TIPS FOR BACKPACKING EUROPE
Backpacking season has begun (if there even is officially a backpacking season?) so I figure it’s time to share some essential tips for a backpacking trip through Europe. Some of these tips I learned before I left for my European backpacking adventure and others I learned the hard way. Here are 13 quick tips to […]
AN AMERICAN IN CUBA
Touchdown to my first visit to Cuba! A country I had always dreamed of but did not believe would ever be possible to visit due to the previous U.S. embargo lifted around two years ago now allowing travel to Cuba for American citizens such as myself. After we arrived in Havana and settled into our […]
15 DAY CUBA ITINERARY
Cuba is much more than just experiencing those incredible Havana nights. The country is filled with lush valleys in the countryside and beautiful beaches along the coasts. Having just returned from 15 days exploring the island of Cuba, below is my self-guided itinerary that took me to most of the highlights within the country. 4 Nights in Havana (or La Habana, […]
A LOVE LETTER TO CALIFORNIA
Though this isn’t the first time I’ve written about my home and certainly isn’t the last, I feel it’s time I write a love letter to the destination that has stolen my heart for good: California. We’ve had our ups and down but there is no where else in the world that I love quite […]
DOWNTOWN LA: BOOK MAZES AND MARKETS
Los Angeles has been chilly the last few weeks (well, for Southern Californians) and accompanying the cold temperatures have been what seems like endless clouds and rain. It was refreshing a few days ago to get a break from the rainfall and be able to spend the day exploring bits of the city. One of […]
LIVING LIKE BAVARIAN ROYALTY
I have always been absolutely fascinated with fairytale destinations (If you haven’t noticed by now). When planning my European adventure last summer one of the top places I knew I had to visit was Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria, Germany. It was a castle I had been pinning on Pinterest for years and that my mother painted […]
THE REAL-LIFE HOGWARTS: A DAY IN OXFORD, ENGLAND
England has long been one of my favorite destinations in the world. There is so much more to the country than just London (though that’s a city that should certainly be on everyone’s bucket list!). I was ecstatic when I finally was able to visit the tiny university town of Oxford and was lucky enough to […]
ADVENTURING INTO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
When many people think of the United States, one of the first destinations to cross their mind is the Grand Canyon. I had dreamed of visiting since I was young and at the age of 22 finally took the chance to see its beauty. This experience happened by chance after I met a group of […]
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINTER GETAWAY
I have been on a bit of a hiatus lately but Destination Drifter is officially back in business, with a new look and all! Finishing up school (one quarter left!) and taking off on spontaneous adventures have kept me busy leaving me with quite a few new stories and recommendations to share with you guys. […]