Holding a Koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a Must When Visiting Brisbane

When traveling to a new country for the first time, there are certain activities that are an absolute must. For Brisbane, it’s visiting Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and holding a koala. And not only can you hold a koala at Lone Pine, but you can also feed kangaroos and see so many other unique animals and reptiles.

But first, let’s dive into how you can go about snagging your spot for the koala hold, because the process can be a little tricky. After an unsuccessful first try, I got some helpful advice from a staff member and was able to hold a koala the next day.

There's a Whole Lot to do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

You know that cozy and comforting feeling you get when watching Hallmark movies during the holidays? Well, that’s exactly how it feels stepping foot in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It starts from the minute you land at the airport, which feels just like a cabin in the woods. After a quick 15 minute drive, you’ve arrived to the Town Square where boutiques, amazing food, and Jackson Hole’s world famous bar awaits.

Travel, Travel Tips, Things to do, OutdoorsCassidy MilanJanuary 18, 2023Jackson Hole, travel, travel tips, travel guide, wyoming, things to doComment

Wine Not Visit Napa Valley: Best Wineries and Restaurants

There’s truly no place like Napa Valley, California. From the beautiful vineyards, amazing wine, and delicious food, nothing compares to Wine Country has to offer. It’s the perfect, quiet and peaceful getaway to reset, slow down, and just enjoy the sunny California sun with a glass of wine in hand. I’ve been to Napa three times and it never disappoints.

Here are my top wineries and restaurants that I highly recommend checking out. And a piece of advice from personal experience and from tour guides in Napa: book 2 wineries a day (anything more than that will wear you out and you won’t make it to dinner *wink wink*)

Here are my top wineries and restaurants that I highly recommend checking out:

Luxury Shopping in Europe (Barcelona, Spain): What you Need to get the Discount (VAT Refund)

“Shopping in Europe is so much cheaper.” For the longest, I’ve always heard about the benefits of shopping in Europe, but it wasn’t until my recent trip to Spain that I got to experience it firsthand (well, sort of). I say sort of, because while I did some light research about designer shopping and discounts before my trip, I never read anything detailing what you actually need to fully reap the benefits.

Your passport.

If you plan on buying any designer items while in Europe, you need to physically bring your passport with you to the store to be able to get the VAT (value added tax) refund.

Visiting Beautiful Barcelona: Things to do, Easy Day Trips, and Travel Tips

For a lot of people, Disney is the OG of where dreams come true. But for me, ever since watching the Cheetah Girls 2 I knew visiting Barcelona would be a dream come true for me. Sixteen years later, and this beautifully historic city exceeded my expectations and more. Barcelona feels like a bunch of little countries in one. Each city has its own style and are all accessible with an easy and comfortable train ride.

There are so many things to do and see in and around Barcelona. It can be overwhelming trying to narrow everything down, but that’s what I’m here for. From easy day trips, things to do, travel tips, and more, I’ve got you covered.

Things to do, Travel, Site SeeingCassidy MilanAugust 2, 2022Barcelona Spain, Spain, International Travel, Travel, Art, site seeing, Europe travelComment

Tulum: What to Know and Things to Do in Mexico’s Jungle Aesthetic City

Mexico has long been a popular destination to visit, but in recent years the city of Tulum and its jungle aesthetic has taken the top spot over Cancun and Playa del Carmen. After traveling to Tulum and experiencing it firsthand, it’s easy to understand why so many people are drawn to the growing city.

For starters, it’s absolutely beautiful and there a ton of things to do and ways to take in all the culture. Before jumping in to hotel recommendations and things to do, here are 4 things that you should know before boarding your flight:

Travel, Things to doCassidy MilanNovember 22, 2021Tulum, Travel, Mexico, Things To Do, Cenotes, Snorkeling Comments

Under Canvas is the Perfect Glamping Way to Experience the Outdoors

The idea of camping can be intimidating if you didn’t grow up staying in cabins or tents in the outdoors. It’s easy to shy away from it, but “glamping” (glamourous camping) offers the perfect happy medium. Under Canvas is an upscale camping experience provider with 10 U.S. that you need to add to your travel list.

There’s really no better way to experience some of the United States’ most beautiful wonders like Horseshoe Bend and Grand Canyon other than fully immersing yourself into the outdoor experience and going camping. Under Canvas’ campus and accommodations made me feel in touch with nature but also not far from modern day amenities like still having a normal shower, toilet, and mirror.

Travel, Glamping, OutdoorsCassidy MilanOctober 28, 2021Under Canvas, glamping, lake powell, utah, page arizona, travel, outdoors Comments

Traveling During COVID-19 Surprisingly Felt Safe

I never thought I’d see the day when there was essentially no line at the security checkpoint at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It was so eerie walking through the C terminal and nearly all of the food options were closed. Ole faithful Chick-Fil-A thankfully was open, so I ordered a number one with a lemonade.

TravelCassidy MilanAugust 4, 2020travel, covid 19, airplane, vacation, beach, southwest, airlineComment