• Germany,  Ireland,  Memphis,  solo

    Things I Like About Moxy Hotels as a Solo Female Traveler

    As a solo female traveler, I’ve stayed in more hotels than I can count—some I’ve loved, some I’ve forgotten, and a few I’d happily never see again. But after staying at Moxy Hotels in Dublin, Memphis, and Germany, I can confidently say they’re my favorite hotel chain for solo travel. Whether I’m traveling for work, exploring a new city, or just need a comfortable base, Moxy delivers exactly what I’m looking for: convenience, comfort, and a fun, social atmosphere. 1. Central Locations (Often With Airport Shuttle Options) Moxy Hotels are usually in prime, walkable locations, perfect for sightseeing without relying too much on taxis or public transport. Some even offer…

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    Africa,  Alabama,  Arkansas,  Europe,  Florida,  Ireland,  Kenya,  Las Vegas,  Memphis,  Middle East,  Nevada,  New York,  Qatar,  Tanzania,  Tennessee,  United States,  Zanzibar

    2024: My Year in Travel Review

    I was talking to a friend the other day and said it was hard to believe that I went to Ireland at the beginning of this year. It feels like it was 10 years ago! After our chat, I was inspired to take a look back at my year in travel and thought I’d share it here with you! March – Ireland I kicked off the year with a trip to Ireland with my friend Claudia. We tossed around several ideas for this late winter/early spring trip, initially thinking about a beachy escape, but found cheap flights to Ireland and pulled the trigger, despite it being the off-season! The trip…

  • Destinations,  Memphis,  North America,  Tennessee

    7 Things to do in Memphis in the Rain

    Rain on your vacation can be disappointing, but as I recently discovered there are plenty of interesting things to do in Memphis on a rainy day! Rain or shine, Memphis is a great time! Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid, Memphis When I first heard about the Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid in Memphis, I quickly wrote it off as something I didn’t need to visit while I was in Memphis. However, when the rain changed my plans, I gave it a chance and was pleasantly surprised at all it had to offer! Beyond just shopping, the pyramid also houses the Big Cypress Lodge Hotel, an aquarium, an alligator…

  • Destinations,  Memphis,  North America,  Tennessee

    Weekend in Memphis Itinerary

    I recently spent 48 hours in Memphis and tried to cram as much as possible into a short trip. Here’s where I stayed and what I did during in my weekend in Memphis. Stay I’m a Marriott girlie, so I chose to stay at the Moxy Memphis Downtown, which was super conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. Moxy hotels are not full-service hotels. You’re not going to have room service or concierge or anything fancy like that. But you will have a clean, comfortable, well laid out room in a safe area that has a vibey fun common area. The lobby of the Moxy in Memphis has lots of cozy…