ADVENTURE UNABASHEDLY

“Why is it called Queens?” I asked my sister on our walk. “No idea,” she laughed. As it turns out, this vibrant area was allegedly named in honor of Queen Catherine of Braganza way back in 1683. While there’s no concrete historical evidence to back up this naming story, local lore proudly pays homage to her as their namesake. Often referred to as the "Borough of the World," Queens is now one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse urban spaces on the planet, with an

Even though I've visited all 12 Disney theme parks around the world and remain a lifelong fan of their animated films, I still wouldn't call myself a "Disney expert." I don't follow influencers for park outfit tips. I've never been to D23. I don't do pin trading. I'm not even that crazy about their iconic Dole Whip! But when a generous client offered our family a complimentary Disney Private VIP Tour during a recent business trip to Orlando, the history nerd in me was stoked.

If there's one thing I love more than exploring an amazing city like Nashville, it’s watching my husband's dreams come true. Recently, our little family packed up our cowboy boots and headed up to Nashville for a night that we will never, ever forget. What an honor to walk through the "Artist Entrance" with my husband Josh who was performing at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee! The highlight? My lover performed standup at the legendary Grand Ole Opry ! Sur

Since becoming a mom, I've still been fortunate enough to continue traveling, both for work and for pleasure and been to 9 countries since our son was born. And although my frequency in writing reviews is a bit less, I still love sharing many of these experiences on Google Maps as a Level 8 Local Guide ! I even got invited by Google Maps to represent the United States in Mexico City at ConnectLIVE 2026, one of the largest gatherings of reviewers like me in the world. As a Lo