Spending a week in the small town of Killarney was a great decision. I came a few days before the festivities of a conference I was attending. I wanted to make sure I had time to embrace the town as well as the surrounding areas. I knew nothing about Killarney when I started researching it….
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.
48 Hours in Philly
I have been to Philly a few times. I have explored the necessary monuments, eaten a cheese steak or two and even had a one night stand. Heading back there for a weekend I felt like I could explore more of the off the beaten path experiences and take more time.
Why You Should Drop Everything And Go to Galway Now
Prior to going to Galway everyone I met kept saying how much they loved Galway. I have had a few instances lately where people rave about a location then I go and I am not overly impressed. I was worried about what I would think but on immediate arrival I was in love.
48 Hours in Belfast
I knew that 72 hours wasn’t going to be enough time before I even arrived in Belfast. Then I got a stomach bug and when I arrived at my hostel, Arnie’s Backpackers, I died in my bed for the day. Ruining all my plans for the afternoon and shortening my time even more.
What to do with a Weekend in Burlington, VT
People said I was crazy to spend a January weekend in Vermont. The possibility of the weather being hard to deal with was inevitable. If I didn’t go then when would I go?
Distilleries, Wineries and Breweries of Queens
Queens is the most culturally diverse county in the world. I live about 30 minutes from there and rarely ever spend time in any of the neighborhoods. I recently watched the Anthony Bourdain special on it and was once again reminded why I am so lucky to live in New York. It also gave me…
6 Fun Things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv holds such a special place in my heart. It was my first trip after a major break up, a place I went to heal. It worked better than I ever thought. I met some wonderful people and did so many wonderful things. By the end of my trip I felt completely different. Before…
How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Jerusalem
How does one go about planning the perfect weekend in Jerusalem? That’s easy find an attractive German, have him follow you to Jerusalem and then explore the city together. However if you can’t do that here is an easy to follow list of great things to explore while in Jerusalem! THURSDAY First I went to…
My Top 5 of Copenhagen
After spending a few weeks in Sweden and Norway the price drop in Denmark was exciting. I felt like I could buy a beer or afford dinner. I even knew someone in Copenhagen so I had someone to show me around.
Mea’ Sharim: A Food Tour with a Twist
When I see the words food tour I immediately forget myself and become hungry. When I signed up for this one in particular I did not read the fine print or maybe it was just that I had no idea what Mea’ Sharim really was.
Elephant Tattoos in Capetown
Sometimes when I travel I feel like I am having life defining moments. I can feel things changing inside of me and also in the world. I went to Capetown just before major bombshells were dropped in my life and now I can see how much certain things meant.
Bryce Canyon Tipi Failures
My favorite states during the road trip were New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. The most beautiful landscapes would pass by as we drove. We planned on hiking in Bryce Canyon and staying there for two nights in a Tipi.