The Moroccan saga continues! I recently took a 10-day trip to Morocco and had the time of my life. While the hustling and bustling cities of Marrakech and Rabat were amazing and incredibly stimulating experiences, the truly immersive experience where I got to know the local people and fully immerse myself into the culture was in … Continue reading
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48 Hours in Marrakech — Riads, Palaces and Medina Mazes
For the second stop of my grand 10-day tour of Morocco, I spent a few days in Marrakech. Heaven forbid you’re in the city for less than two days because there’s so much to see and soak in! Click here to see my other Moroccan other travel guides. Day 1 Morning in Marrakech Without even … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: A Weekend in Denver
I spent a pretty quick, chill weekend in Denver, Colorado, and it’s only now looking back on my three days there that I realize — dang, I did a lot. I was visiting a couple friends and didn’t do my homework on the Mile High City, but thankfully my friends played tour guide and I … Continue reading
24 Hours in Rabat, Morocco
Having just returned from my fabulous 10-day Morocco adventure, I’m super excited to share my travel experiences with you! This was my first trip to an Arab and Islamic country and my first trip to Africa! I’ve now been to six continents, which is incredible and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity … Continue reading
10+ Places to Get Your France Fix in Houston
Houston by nature of its incredible diversity has plenty of French inspired spots for culture and cuisine.Whether you studied abroad in Paris and speak the language fluently, or you’re like me and just happen to know every word to Les Miserables and recently befriended half the employees who work at French owned Air Liquide, Houston … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide to: A Weekend in Chicago
Chicago is a huge and diverse city — every time I visit, I have a different experience. I’ve celebrated Christmas at the Christkindlmarket, played in the snow, watched the river get dyed green and bottomless brunched in the spring. Safe to say, I’m a huge fan and take every opportunity to grab a cheap flight … Continue reading
24 Hours in Palm Springs, California — The Colorful City of the Desert
A few weeks ago I made a fabulous mid-winter trip to the glamorous and art-filled Palm Springs, California for the 2018 Altitude Summit. I represented It’s Not Hou It’s Me and networked with small business owners, designers, photographers, bloggers, sponsors and creatives of all sorts at the overflowing-with-color Saguaro Hotel. I spent most of my … Continue reading
48 Hours in Texas Hill Country
With San Antonio, Austin, Fredericksburg and fabulous hiking just a few hours away, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to hop in a car tomorrow and have a fabulous weekend enjoying the highlights of Central Texas. A few weeks ago, some friends and I made a spontaneous road trip so my roommate could check … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: San Antonio in 24 Hours
If you’re a Texas native like me, you know San Antonio as a city 3 hours outside of Houston that houses The Alamo — that thing from that one war that we had to study but retained no info. (Kidding, sorta.) But actually, San Antonio is a cute little city with a small-town feel and … Continue reading
A Houston Staycation: Downtown at Hotel Alessandra
Between the freak snow storm and the overall gloomy January weather in Houston, I’ve been stir crazy and itching to get out of the house and do something fun. The rose of my week was definitely getting out an exploring Downtown Houston. Even though I work in the city and regularly go out on the town, it’s amazing to see … Continue reading