Since launching AstonishedAbroad.com in 2022, one of our most popular posts has remained My Favorite Quick and Easy Hotel Room Meals. Also since 2022, I have spent close to 2/3 of each year on the road. With time, I have learned new tips and tricks to help me stay on my routine. While it is…
The Best Trip Planning Tips
Planning a trip can sometimes be as exciting as the trip itself. However, it often comes with its share of challenges and let’s remember that not everyone enjoys planning. To ensure a smooth and memorable travel experience, I’ve compiled some of my best trip-planning tips below. Let’s start planning your dream trip! Deciding Where to…
Why I’ll Never Get Tired of Paris
After hearing the question “Why are you going back to Paris?” multiple times over the years, I am here today to share why I’ll never get tired of Paris! Just the name, Paris evokes a series of emotions in me. This city has charmed millions of people for hundreds of years. Paris has tons of…
Discovering Paradise: Your Ultimate 2024 Destination Guide
Step into the anticipation of a new year with Discovering Paradise: Your Ultimate 2024 Destination Guide. As 2023 comes to a close, we are setting our sights on our 2024 travel plans. Embark on a journey with me as I recap my favorite destinations from 2023. In this post, I will provide my top destination…
Mastering Healthy Eating on the Go
Mastering Healthy Eating on the Go may seem impossible at first! Finding the balance between a bustling lifestyle and nourishing our bodies can often feel impossible in a world where we are all moving a mile a minute. Whether you’re a frequent business traveler like me, a busy parent shuttling kids from one activity to…
A Complete Peruvian Packing Guide
I did a lot of research around a complete Peruvian packing guide and still found some things to be a bit surprising on my trip to Peru. Here you’ll find details about packing for a September trip to Peru. My husband and I recently celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary in Peru in mid-September. Peru’s weather…
How to Travel Well with Thyroid Disease
I debated about writing this post about how to travel well with thyroid disease. Eventually, I realized, that if my story helps even one person, that is a huge win. If you are new to AstonishedAbroad.com, be sure to read our About Us page. Here you will learn more about our desire to start this…
The Ultimate Guide to Montreal Food & Drink
I’ll be honest, for most trips I take, I enjoy researching to find the best places to eat and drink. For my recent girls’ trip to Montreal, I traveled extensively for work leading up to our trip. This left me with little time for research but you know what, we still ate and drank like…
A First Timers Guide to London
Disclosure: Some of the links within this post are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase. For more information, click here. I finally made it to London! Despite having experienced numerous layovers at London Heathrow throughout the years, I’ve now successfully ventured beyond the…
A Weekend in Alexandria, Virginia
My husband Nick and I recently went to Alexandria for a weekend getaway for my birthday. Old Town Alexandria is a fun walkable city. It has lots of restaurants and opportunities to learn about the city’s history sprinkled in. Here are a few of my recommendations for a weekend in Alexandria, Virginia. Day 1 in…