Travel Guides Archives • Jessie on a Journey

Thanksgiving Getaways From NYC: 13 Unforgettable Holiday Escapes

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on October 14, 2025

Thanksgiving getaways from NYC abound! These incredible holiday escapes include festive hotels & resorts within a few hours of New York City.Read more...

View looking down the steep stone staircase of the Moro Rock Trail in Sequoia National Park, California, with rugged granite cliffs and sweeping views of forested mountains and valleys in the distance under a clear blue sky.

How To Hike Moro Rock For Sequoia’s Best Views

By Rebecca Troutner | Updated on October 13, 2025

Plan your Moro Rock hike in Sequoia National Park with this detailed guide—trail map, parking info, and insider tips included!Read more...

22 Fun Things To Do In The Catskills In Winter

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on September 29, 2025

Fun things to do in the Catskills in winter abound! NY Catskills winter activities include hiking, eagle watching, indoor water parks + more!Read more...

Snow covered winter street scene with old buildings along Washington Square Park.

NYC Winter Photography: 17 Best Places To Take Pictures When It Snows

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on September 29, 2025

NYC winter photography is a reason to visit in itself. Here are the best places to take pictures in New York when it snows – photo inspiration included!Read more...

Private balcony at Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village with two green chairs and a small table overlooking tall evergreens and distant mountains on a clear day.

Pinnacle Hotel: Whistler Village’s Best Budget-Friendly Hotel

By Jessie Festa | Updated on October 23, 2025

Honest review of the Pinnacle Hotel Whistler sharing why it’s the best budget accommodation in Whistler Village (booking tips included!).Read more...

Woman on a British Columbia road trip sitting on a rock and smiling while pointing toward the scenic view from Battle Bluff Trail in Kamloops, with dry rolling hills, scattered pine trees, and Kamloops Lake shimmering under a bright blue sky.

1 Week British Columbia Road Trip Itinerary From Vancouver (Epic!)

By Jessie Festa | Updated on September 22, 2025

A detailed 7-day British Columbia road trip itinerary from Vancouver with map featuring epic hikes, lakefront wineries & amazing adventures!Read more...

View of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Gateway of India in Mumbai, with vibrant ferry boats docked in the sparkling blue waters of the Arabian Sea under a clear blue sky.

Ultimate One Day Mumbai Itinerary (From A Local!)

By Alisha Ajit | Updated on September 18, 2025

This one day Mumbai itinerary by a local shares the best things to do + travel tips for exploring India’s City of Dreams in just 24 hours.Read more...