by Chelsea Martin | Jan 30, 2018 | Destinations, Europe
This past September I embarked on a trip to Ireland with Crafted Ireland. I had been to Ireland once before, but mind you it was to Dublin for St. Patty’s Day which is a whole other experience in itself. Returning to Ireland was not immediately on my bucket list...
by Chelsea Martin | Dec 31, 2017 | Destinations, Life
You know that good ol’ saying, “everything happens for a reason”? That statement could not have held more truth this year, and I am eternally thankful for both the good and the bad experiences that led me to where I am now. I am so incredibly lucky...
by Chelsea Martin | Dec 12, 2017 | Destinations, Hotels, United States
Today I am introducing you to my personal favorite area of Austin, 2nd Street District. Nope, not South Congress Avenue, Rainey Street or 6th Street take this title in my books. It’s all about 2nd Street District. Up until I moved (a couple blocks away) this...
by Chelsea Martin | Nov 16, 2017 | Destinations, Hotels, Mexico
A couple months ago I got on a plane and headed to somewhere I had never been in Mexico – Riviera Nayarit. I honestly did not know what to expect. I grew up going to Puerto Vallarta and while I liked it, I didn’t love it. After 4 nights in this place, I...
by Chelsea Martin | Oct 12, 2017 | Destinations, Hotels, United States
Living in Austin, I had always seen Hotel Van Zandt while out on Rainey Street but always wondered what was beyond the black facade. The location is perfect, and the one time I went to their pool bar during ACL I was equally impressed by their cocktails and Lady Bird...
by Chelsea Martin | Sep 14, 2017 | Destinations, Hotels, United States
I’ve always heard of Telluride but didn’t know much about it. Small, Colorado town with sweeping valley views from Mountain Village above. What else would this town hold? Well in August I had the chance to see for myself, and what I didn’t expect was...
