The Girls Guide to London
I love London! This city has a lot to offer in terms of culture, food, nightlife, shopping and more. Additionally, it’s also a great home base for doing day trips to parts of the English countryside if your travel schedule allows. You’d really need multiple trips here...
Best Things To Do on a 10-Hour Layover in Tokyo
I’ve always wanted to visit Japan! Even though I haven’t been able to plan a full country-exploring trip yet, I wanted to leverage a 10-Hour layover in Tokyo on my way back to the U.S. to experience the city. Originally, I was planning to try and find a nice...
Top Things to See in Australia’s Gold Coast & Brisbane
I love Australia! I can’t wait to go back and visit again. It’s an absolutely beautiful country and there is so much more left for me to explore. For now, I’ll start with the top things to see in Australia's Gold Coast and Brisbane for the short day trip we took up...
The Girls Guide to Sydney Australia: 10 Fun Things to Do
Sydney is one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Australia! I created this girls guide to Sydney because when I do travel searches, it’s hard to find activities specifically geared towards women. I get a lot of cheesy tourist results in Google, and...
How to Plan Your First Trip To Paris
There is no other city like Paris! It’s one of those places that stimulates all the senses – it's got great food, sights, culture, and more. I’ve been to Paris twice as a kid, but had yet to experience it as an adult. After finding out I’d be on a business trip to...
My Favorite Spots In Tulum
Tulum is a gorgeous tropical paradise on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The jungle and beachside town has an eco-friendly vibe with a lot of sustainable hotels. There is also a colony of protected sea turtles that nest on the beaches along the hotel zone. While...
My Favorite Spots in Amsterdam
From the canals to the stroopwafel there is plenty to eat and explore in Amsterdam. I spent a couple of days here, and am sure I will have more to add to this list when I return again one day, but for now, these discoveries are my favorite spots in Amsterdam. MY...
The Girl’s Guide to Toronto
I absolutely love Toronto in the summer and the winter! It’s one of my favorite cities to visit, and a bonus because I have family there. Here are the favorite spots I’ve discovered in the city so far (and thanks to my cousin for showing me some of them!). As I...
The Girls Guide to Lisbon Portugal: FUN Things to Do
Portugal is a beautiful country, full of sand, surf, friendly locals, and delicious seafood. As an artist, I LOVE the colors and patterns of Portugal. The entire country is full of design eye candy from the architecture, to the warm color schemes of Pena Palace and...
The Girl’s Guide to New York City
There is no other city like New York! With plenty of things to do, see, and eat, it literally is the city that never sleeps. As a former resident, I have plenty of tips if you’re planning a visit. This is not a tourist guide, as I leave a lot of gimmicky tourist...
Five Fun Things to Do in Miami
If you’re on a budget, Miami is a great city to visit! There are tons of things to do for free, like going to the beach, along with many free transportation options to get you around the city. Aside from the great weather, Miami has a vibrant arts scene. Whether you...
Weekend Guide to Visiting Whistler, Canada
I just got back from Whistler, BC, Canada! It was my first time there – what a beautiful place! It was the dead of winter, but I stole a couple of hours here and there to explore this quaint skiing village. Here are my top picks for this guide to visiting Whistler....
About Me!
Hi, I’m Aliya. Thanks for checking out my page! I’m a creative producer, designer & world traveler and this is where I share all my tips & adventures. I have nearly a decade of experience working in media for companies like NBC & Tribune Media, and I love using my design & media background to help women entrepreneurs create amazing content for their brands.
