Top 6 Sober Spots in Las Vegas

I recently went on a weekend trip to Vegas. It was my first “official” Vegas vacation because the last time I was there I had the flu and couldn’t leave the hotel room. I’m also not counting the times I visited as a kid to compete in swim meets because the only Vegas attraction I…

How to Procrastinate and STILL be Successful

Time management is an art form, and unfortunately I’m terrible at it. I thought I was good at it when I was only a student or when I was only working and not going to school. But now I work full-time and go to school full-time as well, and I've realized that I'm not as…

Planning Your Trip to Maui: Everything You Need to Know

Lush scenery, laid back attitudes, and water so clear you can see 30 feet down… It’s no wonder Hawaii is a dream destination for so many people. Each island is so unique that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Maui certainly lives up to its reputation of being the more peaceful, relaxing island to…

What It’s Like Living In Santa Barbara (From an Outsider’s Perspective)

I’ve lived in Santa Barbara for about a year now. I didn’t grow up here and a year certainly isn’t enough time for me to consider myself a local by any means, but I think I am equipped to share what life is like for an outsider in Santa Barbara. From fashion to things to…

Packing Tips for 12 Days in One Carry-On

Twelve days. Two destinations. One carry-on. Can it be done? In just a few days, I’ll be jumping on a plane and heading to Las Vegas for four days! From there, I’m flying straight to sunny Maui, Hawaii for another 8 days. Luckily, these destinations are similar enough that the outfit requirements aren’t drastically different.…

Paris: Why Everything You Know is Wrong

Paris is an experience that is sort of hard to describe. There's a reason it is the backdrop of so many books and movies; it is the city for everyone. But a lot of tourists (American ones, at least) seem concerned they won't enjoy visiting because of the locals. Parisians in particular have gotten a…

How to Handle Any Problem While Travelling

Do airlines frequently lose your luggage? Are you worried about using your phone in another country? Or do you want to be prepared for everything, just in case? Read on for tips on how to handle every problem you may face while travelling. I just got back from Paris, France recently. It was, without a…

Must-Haves for Long Flights

Flying is not comfortable. That's the hard truth and nothing is going to change it. But through trial and error, I've found a few ways to make a transatlantic flight a little more pleasant. Water Bottle You can't bring a filled water bottle through security, but you absolutely need to bring an empty one. You…

8 Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own

No matter your style - preppy, bohemian, romantic - there are certain clothes that every woman should have. These wardrobe staples are classic pieces that will never go out of style, so you can wear them at any age. And because they're basics, they can be styled with almost anything. These wardrobe essentials are your closet's foundation, and building outfits around…

The Summer Bag I’m Obsessed With

I'm always on the hunt for new styles of handbags. They're my favourite way to add variety to an outfit. And since I tend to wear a lot of basic shades of black and white, I use handbags to add colour to my ensembles. This summer, my favourite bag is my Louis Vuitton Toledo bucket bag. Its…