Hi! I’m Francesca, a native Californian and history teacher who loves to travel. I’ve been to 83 countries across 7 continents and all 50 United States.
This blog focuses on California, the PNW, National Parks, and visiting foreign and bucket list locations on a budget. Follow along as I use the world as my classroom.
Discover the best of Taiwan’s capital with this two days in Taipei itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, vibrant night markets, and historic temples.
Ireland is a spectacular country to visit and offers so many gorgeous landscapes and natural features. This 10 day Ireland itinerary focuses on the main
Plan the perfect two days in Dublin with top sights, history, travel tips, and day trips—ideal for first-time visitors exploring Ireland’s vibrant capital.
Learn how to book Ireland on Points with airline points and hotel rewards. Flights, Dublin hotels, and tips to visit Ireland using points and miles.
Spending one day in the Grand Canyon will enable you to see the majestic canyon from a ton of different viewpoints and make for an enjoyable day.
Full of hiking, outdoor wonders, and Native American sacred sites, you can easily spend 7 days in New Mexico. One Week in New Mexico is the perfect amount of time.
Sydney, the largest and most populated city in Australia contains a multitude of sites to see. I recommend spending at least two days in Sydney.
Plan the perfect two days in Dublin with top sights, history, travel tips, and day trips—ideal for first-time visitors exploring Ireland’s vibrant capital.