5 Lessons Learned from Traveling Abroad (And Lady Red Travel Blog Turns 5!)

August 25, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Well, it’s official: Lady Red Travel Blog turns 5 today! As a creative outlet during graduate school, I started this blog as a hobby and means to share my adventures through my little slice of the internet. Five years later, I am by no means a “digital nomad” or social media influencer (I’m just happy […]

Visiting 3 Countries in 1 Day

February 24, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

While I try to keep my itinerary open for spontaneous adventures, I usually end up booking a few day trips in advance. However, when exploring top day tours in Barcelona, I could not resist booking this day trip listed on Viator: visiting three countries in one day. A full-day adventure, this tour visits a medieval […]

Highlights of Barcelona

February 17, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Cheap flights from the US to Barcelona were quite prevalent in 2018, which sparked a spontaneous decision to book a week in this beautiful city! With stunning architecture and rich history, I can see why Barcelona is a popular destination among tourists. Here are the highlights of my week in the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s […]

My 2019 Travel Plans and Wish List

January 6, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s that time of year again! A new year means time to start daydreaming about new (and old!) destinations to explore and making those dreams a reality. Here are the top places I’m hoping to make a reality for 2019: Bermuda So far, Bermuda is my only “official” travel plan of 2019. My (new) husband, […]

How To Be A “Traveler” in A Land of Tourists

September 17, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Before I say anything further, I feel that I should say this: I am NOT by any means trying to belittle other travel styles or using the term “tourist” in a demeaning way. Traveling is all about personal preference and you should do what you are most comfortable with and will enjoy. If you prefer […]

My 2018 Travel Plans and Wish List

February 21, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I can’t believe we’re already two months into 2018. I have already started planning my major yearly trip as well as have a few smaller trips in mind for some mini vacations and long weekend getaways. I was fortunate enough to have traveled more often than ever in 2017, so I’m hoping to continue to […]

A Year in Review: My Top 10 Adventures of 2017

January 4, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

This year had been the year for some major life changes for me outside of travel. I completed my final year of graduate school, my college boyfriend of five years proposed to me, and we bought our first home together. With all the chaos of trying to find an internship to graduate on time, balancing […]

My First Solo Trip Abroad! (And Why Everyone Should Try It At Least Once)

November 27, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

One of the top continents I’ve been wanting to visit my entire life has been South America. Ever since I was a child, I grew up reading and becoming fascinated with places such as Machu Picchu, Rio De Janeiro, and the Amazon Rainforest. However, prior to this year, I had never stepped foot on any […]