How a DNA Test Changed My Life & Made Me Book a Trip to Italy

I’ve been to Italy several times and love it. It’s Italy! What’s not to love about pasta and wine and gelato? But my recent trip to the boot was more about exploring an emotional landscape than taking in the scenic beauty of the country. Read on to find out why I booked a trip to Italy based on my DNA test results and my experience with DNA travel. What is DNA Travel? The popularity of at-home DNA testing has led...

fruit and vegetable stand in Naples, Italy

No Secret Here! The Best Food Tour in Naples

“Where I’ve Been Travel partnered with Secret Food Tours for this review. I was provided a discount for the tour but as always, all opinions are my own.” It’s no secret (see what I did there) that I am a huge fan of food tours. I think a food tour is the best way to learn about a city and they have become a regular part of any visit to a new city. Naples is known as a city with...

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Anti-Theft Purse – My Favorite Arden Cove, Practical & Cute!

Having anything stolen is horrible and experiencing a theft while traveling is even worse. Finding the best travel purse can be a challenge, and finding an anti-theft purse that works and is cute is even more challenging! Enter Arden Cove, a woman-owned business that makes bags, purses, and travel accessories with anti-theft features to help prevent you from being in a vulnerable situation. Read on for my honest, comprehensive review of the Arden Cove full crossbody purse. @ArdenCove is launching...

25 Travel Gift Ideas under $20 the Travelers in Your Life Will Love

Not sure what to get the traveler on your holiday gift list? Below are 25 travel gift ideas for all the travelers on your list. On a budget? All of these items are less than $20 and many are less than $10 making them perfect stocking stuffers. Some are super practical and others are just plain fun. What are you waiting for? Twenty-five great travel gift ideas await! Start shopping! Awesome Travel Gift Ideas for Everyone 1) Travelon Set of...

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How to Have a Great Weekend in Montreal – 10 Things to Do

Montreal is everything I love in a city. It stays true to its history, yet celebrates its modernity. It has great food, incredible art, friendly people, and something interesting at every turn. It’s such an easy city to visit. I recently spent 3 days in Montreal and could have easily spent three more. There are so many things to do in Montreal. Our weekend was packed with some of the best things to do in Montreal and I still left...

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Tips For Navigating the Busiest Airport in the World |Atlanta Airport

Did you know that the Atlanta airport is within a two-hour flight to 80% of the United States? This is one of the reasons that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as ATL, is the busiest airport in the world. More than 107 million people flew through the ATL in 2018. Knowing it’s the busiest airport in the world often scares casual travelers from using this airport. But I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be scary. It’s actually...

Learn How to Drink Bourbon at Angel’s Envy

Want to learn how to drink bourbon but aren’t sure where to begin? Angel’s Envy Bourbon Distillery is one of the nearly forty distilleries that make up The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of Angel’s Envy to see how and where the magic happens. Read on to see why this tour is a great option for bourbon aficionados and anyone interested in learning about and tasting some truly stellar bourbon. It’s no secret...

Drogheria Fine Italian restaurant in Montreal's Mile End nighborhood

Hungry in Montreal? Here’s What You Need to Eat

A diverse city with a happening food scene, rumor has it Montreal has more restaurants per capita than New York City. With so many options how do you know what you should eat in Montreal? Take a Secret Food Tour in Montreal and you will get the chance to try the delicious foods this city is known for. Secret Foods Tour in Montreal Food tours are hands down one of my favorite things to do in a city I can’t...

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Montreal Must-See -Gardens of Light at the Botanical Garden

Love gardens? Love colorful lights? Combine the two and you have the Gardens of Light show at Montreal Botanical Garden. I love to find lesser-known activities when visiting a city. A popular, yet not widely known, activity in Montreal is the Garden of Lights show. The light show was one of the highlights of our weekend in Montreal. And it rained the entire time we were there and we still loved it! Read on to learn more about this amazing...