Why Discuss Travel Issues Again? I decided to revisit how to deal with unexpected travel issues. With summertime travel at what seems like an all-time high, more people traveling may mean that you are more likely to experience delays. Recently I was enjoying one last Magner’s on my trip to London when I received a…
How to Spend 48 Hours in Edinburgh, Scotland
I spent a mere two nights in Edinburgh as an introduction to Scotland. Since I’d be in London, it was a fantastic opportunity to explore their northern neighbor. In this post, I will take you through the logistics of how to reach this city and where to stay and finish up with some fantastic recommendations on…
Why You Should Travel Solo and How to Stay Safe
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. Traveling solo wasn’t something I sought out, but when I started traveling for work, it came with the territory. While I love traveling…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Uptown Dallas
Our popular series is back with how to spend 24 hours in Uptown Dallas! While my recent trip to Dallas wasn’t my first trip there, it was my favorite trip to Dallas so far. Today I will share my picks for coffee, food, accommodations, cocktails, and how to stay active. Let’s jump in! Uptown Dallas…
How to Enjoy Tapas in Granada
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. Let’s discuss how to enjoy tapas in Granada, shall we!? Recently someone asked me if I could live anywhere in the world where…
Fort Myers on a Rainy Day
It’s often hard to be in a beautiful place like Fort Myers, Florida while it’s raining. While in sunny Florida you want to swim in the pool, lounge on the beach or enjoy a cold beverage at a local bar. I’ll share my top spots if you’ve found yourself in Fort Myers, Florida on a…
My Top 13 Places to Eat & Drink in Baltimore
Heading to Baltimore If you have a trip to Maryland planned, save my top 13 places to eat and drink while visiting Baltimore! When you think of Baltimore food, steamed crabs and crabcakes may come to mind however, there is so much more to the food scene than Chesapeake fare. Baltimore has excellent restaurants, food…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity” (UNESCO World Heritage Convention, 1992-2013). They encourage countries all over the world to nominate sites within their country for the UNESCO World…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Denver
I’m excited to share my recommendations on how to spend 24 hours in Denver. The so-called Mile High City offers great food, drinks, coffee, history, shopping, outdoor activities, and more options. In this post, I will share my suggestions for where to stay, eat and drink, stay active, and finally how to deal with the…
How to Stay Active in Iceland
I am excited today to share my ideas on how to stay active in Iceland! Here at Astonished Abroad, we aim to stay as healthy and active on vacation as possible. Staying active while traveling can be done but it does take some planning! I’ve broken this post up into activities and added some specific…