Taking a quick break out of this insane Fashion Month to reflect back on my first visit to Memphis a few weeks back. I had heard a lot of negative things about the city in the past so I wasn’t completely sure what to expect. I was fortunate enough to have it snow while I […]
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VEGAS PACKING LIST: BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

Living just a 5 hour car journey or a 1 hour flight from Sin City, this is a destination I seem to find myself returning to over and over again. Though mostly for pleasure purposes I made my first business trip over this week for the JCK trade show and packed my small carry-on quite […]
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 […]
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. […]
5 LOS ANGELES SPEAKEASIES YOU MUST VISIT

The City of Angels has endless incredible bars to choose from, but why walk into a regular everyday bar when you can have a little more fun? Los Angeles is filled with speakeasies that require prior knowledge to be able to track down (though lines outside do often tend to give them away). Here are […]
HOW TO GET FREE TABLES IN LAS VEGAS

So you’re going to Vegas and want to feel like a baller but don’t exactly want to spend like one. With a spending price on tables generally coming in at over $400, this guide can save you a ton of money and give you a night to remember. It’s easier than you think to get […]
HOW TO PACK FOR SUMMER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tomorrow I am flying up the coast for a quick trip to Washington. One thing that you can never ever count on in the Pacific Northwest is the weather. Since the whole point for most travelers visiting this beautiful region is to either spend some time in Seattle or explore the natural beauty, it becomes […]
WHERE TO EAT ON KAUAI, HAWAII

Whether you spend your time on the island relaxing or kayaking to hidden waterfalls, there will always be a need for a solid refueling. Kauai has an incredible food scene, so here are my top places on the island to help you narrow down your choices. Bangkok Happy Bowl If you’re a huge pad Thai […]
WHERE TO CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE

With Coachella wrapping up and the summer solstice just around the corner, it is time to pin down the top places to celebrate the start of summer! Unique celebrations happen worldwide every year, so choosing one can prove to be a difficult task. Here are five locations that will guarantee you will never forget how […]