Cait Kontalis 9/24/20 Cait Kontalis 9/24/20

6 Reasons To Never Check Your Bag

“But what if I NEED it?”

Listen. I’ve been there. I promise: you will be fine. Ditch the checked bag and up your travel-game by joining the carry-on only crew.

Cait Kontalis 9/17/20 Cait Kontalis 9/17/20

Black Hills: Highlights

Custer State Park is my absolute favorite place to visit in the Black Hills. It really feels like a mini national park. You may recognize it from National Treasure 2 when Nick Cage sticks his hand in some rocks to unlock a secret passage (in fact, you can do it yourself at Sylvan Lake!)

Cait Kontalis 9/10/20 Cait Kontalis 9/10/20

5 Free Things To Do In Chicago

We can all search for “free things to do in Chicago” and get the Lincoln Park Zoo, Garfield Park Conservatory, etc. Here I highlight some smaller gems, beloved by locals on a typical day!

Cait Kontalis 9/3/20 Cait Kontalis 9/3/20

L.A. Area: Short Day Trips

Those dreamy beach Malibu vibes we all hear about in songs couldn’t be more true.

Cait Kontalis 8/27/20 Cait Kontalis 8/27/20

We Are All People: An American’s Reflection of a Day in Tianjin

Once again, we have found ourselves lead by a government who consistently vilianizes the country of China. While there is much room for criticism of the government, we need to remember that the citizens of China are no different than you or I.

Cait Kontalis 8/20/20 Cait Kontalis 8/20/20

Chicago: Wicker Park Cocktail Spots

These are the sort of bartenders you say “make me something with rum” and they come back with the best darn rum cocktail you’ve had in your life.

Cait Kontalis 8/13/20 Cait Kontalis 8/13/20

Fearful Flyers: Tips & Resources For Anxious Travelers

I’ve been on over one hundred flights in my life – and I still get nervous when the wheels leave the ground!

However, I have discovered resources and tips for calming my flight anxiety that has taken me from crying days before the flight to just a little nerves as the plane takes off.

Cait Kontalis 8/6/20 Cait Kontalis 8/6/20

Pompeii: A Day Trip

When you go to Roma, I beg you, please don’t miss Pompeii.

Pompeii has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. As tragedy so often does to us, the story of Pompeii gripped me when I was a child. I knew it was just one of those places I needed to see before I died.

Cait Kontalis 7/30/20 Cait Kontalis 7/30/20

Greek Island Hopping: Naxos

If you’re looking for an authentic Greek experience, Naxos is a great choice. I highly suggest Anthony Bourdain’s Naxos episode on Parts Unknown to get a taste of the island! Great beaches, fresh food, and less tourists – Naxos is the place to be!