• 15 Top Travel Tips for Ireland

    15 Top Travel Tips for Ireland

    Hey everybody! My 7-day Ireland itinerary is perfect for planning what to see and do in this beautiful country. We’ve also covered general travel tips before, like how to pack light and how to pack for a road trip, as well as some travel essentials for women, all of which apply here! Still, there are…

  • Top 10 Cheapest Places to Visit in Europe

    Hey friends! You know, I love a luxurious vacation, but most of the time my wallet can’t quite get me there. Still, there are cheap destinations all over the world that we can visit without breaking the bank!  To get the most bang for our buck, we’re going to have to leave places like London,…

  • 10 of the Best Countries to Visit in Africa

    Hey everybody! I know you’ve already heard me chat all about hot travel spots in Europe, like Barcelona or Rome, down in New Zealand, and of course all around the United States. That’s why it’s about time we make our way to a whole new continent here on A Popsicle Stand! Here are what I…

  • My 10 Favorite Hidden Gems in Miami

    Hello again! While I was going over my list of Florida’s best secret travel spots, there was one city I couldn’t ignore: Miami. This place has so many hidden gems for travelers that I decided it deserved its own blog post! You may know this South Florida city for its beaches, the giant Homestead Miami…

  • 10 Hidden Gems in Florida

    10 Hidden Gems in Florida

    Hello everybody! Guess what? It turns out that Florida has much more to offer than alligators and otherworldly news headlines— it’s actually full of hidden gems and secret spots, perfect for sneaky little day trips or weekend getaways! You may know the Sunshine State for its theme parks and beautiful beaches (and you’re not wrong),…

  • 10 Travel Hacks for Packing Light

    Hey all you beautiful people! I’ve already laid out my peak travel essentials for women, but how about some sneaky packing hacks that everybody can enjoy? From a long-haul flight to Barcelona to a  road trip that stops at every Idaho hot spring, I’ve got years of experience making the most of my suitcases. So…

  • A Weekend in Boston: My Fabulous 3-Day Itinerary

    Hi, my friends! After our last journey through Seattle in the Northwest and all over Texas down South, it’s time to swing back up to New England! If you’re a fan of American history, cannolis, and cobblestones, I’ve got the destination for you. Yup, it’s time for a fabulous weekend getaway in Boston, Massachusetts! I’d…

  • How To Make A Travel Journal You’ll Keep Up With

    Hello again! I don’t know about you guys, but the circumstances of the world right now (a certain virus which shall not be named…) have got me reminiscing on the freedom of past travels. That’s why I am so glad to have all of my travel journals to keep me company, to remind myself of…

  • a First Timer’s Weekend in Seattle Itinerary

    Hello everybody! You know what, after having already explored as far north as Canada’s Banff National Park and Anchorage, Alaska, I figured it was time to tiptoe down to the American Pacific Northwest. So, what better place to start than Seattle, Washington? I’ve put together a Seattle Itinerary that showcases all that this awesome city…

  • 8 Incredible Weekend Getaways In Texas

    Hello, my friends! While Texas just experienced an unprecedented cold-snap, the state typically begins to warm up in the springtime. So whether you’re stuck somewhere that’s still getting snow (looking at you, Canada and Iceland), or if you’re already shedding your sweaters in the Lone Star State, now’s a great time to check out some…