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Author: Tianna Gratta

Hi, I am Tianna. I have been traveling regularly now for over 10 years and with a degree in Journalism I have managed to combine the things I love most in life to make this blog.

What to do In and Around Tallinn, Estonia

Posted on March 18, 2019March 16, 2019 by Tianna Gratta

If you go to Tallinn in warmer weather your options are expansive. I visited in December. The weather was just starting to turn really cold. A few days in it was snowing. For me it just added to the ambiance. The cobblestone roads, the medieval buildings and, since it was nearing Christmas, the markets all…

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Getting your fill in Tallinn, Estonia

Posted on February 13, 2019February 12, 2019 by Tianna Gratta

When heading to Estonia I had very little actual knowledge of the country. In my head I thought, former Soviet Country, probably dreary maybe not westernized. Man was I wrong. When my cab dropped me off at my apartment building I was shocked, The city was so modern looking. I was staying at the Storytellers…

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What to Eat and Drink in the Finger Lakes

Posted on January 22, 2019January 20, 2019 by Tianna Gratta

The Finger lakes is a broad area. There is so much to absorb. I spent a few days eating and drinking my way thru Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown and Syracuse trying to find the best places to go! I have rounded them up and put them here for your reading ( and hopefully eventual trip) pleasure!

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3 Day Itinerary for the Hudson Valley

Posted on October 29, 2018October 27, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

There is so much to do in Dutchess County it might be hard to make final decisions when planning an itinerary. Especially if you are looking to do a weekend or long weekend trip. Don’t worry! I spent some time there and have picked out some things that I think make a perfect weekend. Come…

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Dining at Red Rock Ranch

Posted on October 8, 2018October 7, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

When I decided to go to Red Rock Ranch in Wyoming I never imagined it would be such a foodie trip. I imagined I would eat well and enjoy myself but the culinary experience I was actually in for took me by surprise. What I ended up with was a real interesting culinary experience.

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Product Review: Outxe Portable Charger

Posted on September 3, 2018August 31, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

I don’t generally do product reviews and I wasn’t even planning on doing a full review of this one until I used it. The OUTXE  Savage power bank really surprised me. I have used other portable chargers before and did not like anything of them. Mostly they don’t hold a charge or give much of…

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Why Your Next Vacation Should Be A Dude Ranch!

Posted on August 20, 2018August 22, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

A few months ago I was put in contact with the PR woman who runs the Dude Ranches of America. She asked me if I would be interested in working with a dude ranch. The idea intrigued me. I am always looking for new experiences and new states to explore. She asked me to pick…

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Communism, Craft Beers and Dessert in Brasov

Posted on July 30, 2018July 27, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

Heading to Brasov I contacted the local branch of Urban Adventures. I have worked with them in Philly and also numerous times in New York. I have never been on a tour I didn’t enjoy with them. They use local guides and give you unique experiences. They show you things you might not find on…

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Castle Chasing in Transylvania

Posted on June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

Just like most people I love castles. They are beautiful, extravagant and I love wondering what it would be like to be the kind of person who lived in a castle. What was their life like? Spending time in the castles gives you a snapshot into that world. I wanted to go castle chasing in…

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Kilkenny Food Trail in Ireland’s Ancient East

Posted on June 18, 2018September 7, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

I ate more in 4 days than I ever thought was possible. This is not me complaining this is just me stating a fact. The road to Kilkenny is spotted with some of the best food I have ever tasted and some of the most wonderful local food producers. Come on a short tour of…

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Best of Kerala: What to do and see in Gods Own Country.

Posted on June 4, 2018September 7, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

There are a few reason’s Kerala is called Gods Own Country, but looking around you can see why it stuck. Kerala is beautiful. It is mountains, beaches and serenity. It is not as loud and abrasive as northern India. It is much less unassuming, It doesn’t have the giant Taj Mahal or places of the…

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Useful and Quirky Things You Should Know About Kerala (or India in General)

Posted on May 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Tianna Gratta

India is a mystery. At times it makes no sense other times it seems to move in perfect harmony. It is unlike any other place I have ever been. The second I set foot in it for the first time 8 years ago, I knew I would come back. Now after coming to Kerala, I…

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