I had been wanting to visit Norway for a while, and the city of Oslo didn't disappoint, especially in the summer where it's sunny nearly all day. With great food and several activities, what's not to love?

The first time I visited a city, and I already was planning my next trip. So many people love visiting Copenhagen and for good reason. The recommended places below hit both the popular (arguably tourist) spots as well as some hidden gems I stumbled upon.

A city that everyone falls in love with. Great food, great museums, great city... all in all a city that once visiting you'll understand why everyone loves Paris so much. I travel to Paris often so I'll keep updating this after each visit!

After a quick trip to this beautiful country - which I am dying to go back to at some point - here are my recommendations for the city of Reyjavik!

Not Starbucks, Peet's, Coffee Bean or any of those major chains... the more local coffee shops are always the best ones. While some may have multiple locations, these are the top coffee shops around the city. Note: I'll continue to update this list as I try more spots!

A comprehensive guide to a wide range of bars and breweries around Los Angeles, from a local. Disclaimer: I'm someone who prefers local dive bars and breweries over the nightclubs around LA! I'll continue to update this regularly.

Osaka may not at the top of your list to visit when traveling to Japan, but it's definitely worth it!

Tokyo, Japan - a city with so much to do, and so much culture to absorb. It's easy to not know where to begin with a city as big as Tokyo - it can get overwhelming easily. While there's so much to do in this wonderful city, this in-depth guide was created to help consolidate as much as possible in one space.

A comprehensive list of all the best spots around Los Angeles, as a local, for anything and everything you're craving. With so many spots around the city, I'll continue to update this as I discover more hidden gems and popular spots.

A place I feel so lucky to call my second home. While there are a million things to do and places to recommend on the island, and truthfully you cannot go wrong, here are some of my highlights I would recommend.

Iceland is one of those countries that you could spend weeks in, but if you're like me and you don't have unlimited PTO, you're all about maximizing your time. I spent time in Iceland over a long weekend, and definitely had the time of my life.

Fiji is one of the places that has been on my bucket list for a while, and certainly didn't disappoint. With so many islands in Fiji, there's not enough time to fit it all in one trip -- which simply means you just need to go back! This itinerary focuses on the Mamanuca Islands and the Yasawa Islands.

Tulum, Mexico - a hidden gem on the coast of Mexico that's becoming more popular by the minute, and for good reason. Just a 2 hour drive down the coast from Cancun lies this beach town that's the perfect weekend getaway - or longer. If you want to just lie on the beach and relax, or pack your trip in with some adventures, this covers it all.

Stavanger is a cute town on the water in the middle of the fjords, and is a perfect spot to stop at on your journey in Norway, especially if you're a hiker!

A locals guide to all of my favorites for food & drink, ranging from high-end to affordable. While most locations are in Manhattan Beach, there are some honorable mentions in the neighboring cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.