If you follow my adventures on Wandering Bel, you know I am a hostel type of gal. But on this trip to Tucson with my cousin, we booked a stay at Graduate Hotel. This blog post will explain our one-night stay and why this is your number one place to stay in Tucson.

This was my third time in Phoenix as an adult. To provide some context, I am originally from Arizona and moved to Pennsylvania as a child. The other two times, I didn't really get to explore what Phoenix has to offer. To be fully transparent, I am not the biggest Phoenix person, but I enjoyed my time wandering its streets and trying food and drinks. Below are my top 7 recommendations for you to go. These range from coffee shops and beer gardens to restaurants.

If you are like me, you have also been to third spaces but may not have known the term. The third space is a place that isn't your home (first space) or work (second space). Third spaces include coffee shops, parks, bookstores, community centers, churches, etc. They are places you visit regularly, and you either go to them to connect the new with the old or because they’re where you feel safe.

We all need a place to feel like ourselves, and sometimes, we need to learn who we are—which is something we all can relate to while traveling solo.

These are great places where you can meet other solo travelers, too. Third spaces are where you can build a community or a family, whether for an hour, a day, a weekend, or even for life. They are amazing for making memories and sharing your story.

You’ll find this resort in Mountain Village, a 12-minute gondola ride or 20-minute drive from Telluride. It is the largest spa in Colorado. Here, you can spend the entire day enjoying the views of the 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks while hanging out in the Roman tubs, hot tubs, and heated indoor and outdoor pools large enough to do laps around. Or maybe, if you want to feel like a kid again, you can slide down the water slide

My top 4 places you must eat or drink in Miami, Florida!

Miami has a vibrant love affair with colors, from the pastel blues and pinks adorning its buildings to the stunning murals throughout the city. You feel an electric energy emanating from these colors, infused with a Cuban flair. This city invites you to experience love, lust, and an entirely different world.

Wynwood, a neighborhood in Miami, elevates this experience to another level with its extraordinary art scene. In this blog post, I will explore the history of Wynwood, share the best time to visit, and explain why you should check out this vibrant part of Miami.

 Just a short drive from the enchanting Florida Keys, you'll uncover Robert Is Here, a charming, family-owned fruit stand in the heart of Florida City. You may be wondering why you should take a detour to visit a fruit stand while traveling to or from the stunning Keys. It's an excellent question that intrigued me when my boss enthusiastically suggested it! Join me as I dive into why you must make this delightful stop and what features set Robert Is Here apart from all the other roadside attractions.

Here are my top recommendations for things to see and do in the city. One thing to note: dates, times and maybe some of the experiences will change. Therefore, I suggest searching before you come to DC. If you only have one day, you can probably fit all of these activities into it. However, if you're lucky enough to spend a weekend traveling solo, you'll have the opportunity to explore even more! I want to

I have been to the Florida Keys twice now, and this time, I really made an effort to explore more than I did on my first trip. Some of the places below were last-minute decisions, thanks to a tropical depression, but nevertheless, these places should be on your must-do list throughout the Keys.

My two visits to Key West were both filled with delightful discoveries, but this time was particularly special. I enjoyed spending a few days indulging in the local cuisine and beverages, all while a tropical depression raged outside. Here are the charming spots that became my favorites during this unique experience.

If you have already read my posts Top 5 Fun Things to Do in the Florida Keys and Top 6 Places to Eat and Drink in Key West, you know that I spent much of my time indoors because of the tropical depression. I guess Mother Nature was giving me a chance to stumble upon this special coffee place, Doing Work.

If you have been following me for a while, you know I often write about Telluride. However, I never got to write about all my hiking adventures while visiting this magical town.  

Some of these hikes are great year-round, and some are not. I will denote which ones are, when I hiked them, and how easy or hard they are. Know your limits, leave no trace, take extra water and food, and enjoy the views!

On my road trip from Maryland to Telluride, Colorado, this past June, my friend and I were excited to stop and explore more in Grand Junction. I have been to Grand Junction a handful of times, and each time I leave here, falling even more in love. This blog post will discuss my experience at Highland Distiller!

If you have followed me for a while, you know I love the little town of Telluride. I have been to almost every restaurant, bar, and coffee place in the town except for one: the Well Coffee. It’s a unique gem nestled downstairs inside the Alpine Chapel.

Top 7 things you need to do in or near Munich, Germany.

Georg Christian Kessler founded Kessler Sekt in 1826 after working for the luxury French champagne producer Veuve Clicquot. Now, 200 years later, Kessler Sekt now produces around one million bottles a year, sold mainly in southern Germany. And Sadly, Kessler won’t ship outside of Germany, so I may or may not have brought back three bottles in my suitcase . . . and I would have gotten more if I had room! Note for next time, bring fewer things to Germany . . .

Punalu'u Beach is about 45 minutes from Volcano National Park, 1.25 hours from Hilo, and 40 minutes from Green Sand Beach. This was the perfect day trip. I left the National Park area and headed for a pit stop before going to Green Sand Beach. Yes, you can hit two of the world’s rare beaches in under an hour!

So, what makes this black-sand beach unique? If you are lucky, you can see both hawksbill and green turtles hanging out on the beach, enjoying the sun, and swimming around. Sadly, the green turtles were not on the beach when I was there. 

Did you know that sea turtles rarely hang out on the beaches, but Hawaii's green turtles are the leading animal attraction on the island?

When I stayed in Interlaken, I spent a whole day in Grindelwald. I thought Interlaken was magical (which it is), but Grindelwald is on a whole different level! Check out my top 7 things to do in Grindelwald i

Discover the Top 7 Must-Do Experiences in Interlaken, Switzerland!

This post will help you not be THAT person in a hostel: the one who ends up in a blog post or the person someone wishes would miss their flight. You could also see this as an etiquette class people must take to stay in a hostel (though that should happen!).

Below are the do’s and don'ts we devised—with my natural twist.