Author: Courtney
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A Weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana
In May of 2025, I visited New Orleans for the first time on a weekend trip with my parents. While New Orleans is well-known for partying on Bourbon Street, there is so much more to this city. Read ahead to find out what we got up to and of course, what I recommend! Day 1:…
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24 Hours in Barcelona, Spain
On our way to Mallorca in May of 2024, my family and I had a layover in Barcelona, Spain. I’d argue that it’s possible to see the city’s major sites even without an overnight stay. Read on to find out what we got up to and what I recommend! The hotel we stayed at is…
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5 Days in Mexico City
I went to Mexico City with my mom, dad, and brother in March of 2025. This had been a bucket list location for my brother and I, so when I realized I could cover four nights’ accommodations with the points bonus I got from my Hilton Surpass card, I thought we might as well make…
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48 Hours in Vienna, Austria
My dad and I traveled to Vienna in early November 2024. Although we were a bit jetlagged, we tried to see and do as much as we could during our 48ish hours there. Read ahead to see what we got up to and what I would recommend if you are planning a visit! Day 1:…
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7 Days in Jordan
I visited Jordan with my dad in December of 2025, and we spent seven days exploring as much of the country as we could. We completed everything on our itinerary except for a visit to Jerash (a city north of Amman that is known for its exquisite Roman ruins). If you want to see what…