Samantha Brown's Places to Love

You asked, I’m delivering! While I’ve already shared how to plan a microbreak and what kinds of microbreaks you might love, a few of you asked about specific destinations. Since the goal of a microbreak is to have three or less hours of travel time, I decided to split...

If you go on social media, there’s always someone telling us how to have THE perfect trip or where you MUST go to experience a destination the BEST way. Or, my favorite, what a “real” traveler does and doesn’t do.

This post isn’t about that.

I’m not here to tell you to open ten different credit cards to book a free first class flight to the Maldiv...

Some call it a microbreak, others call it a mini-cation or micro-cation. I believe the Brits call it a mini break. Either way, my challenge to you is to plan at least one microbreak in the upcoming months!

Generally speaking, a microbreak is around 3-4 days. It’s slightly longer than a normal weekend getaway, but it should f...

Will travel for cheese! Like wine and chocolate, I’m always amazed at how much goes into creating all the varietie...

There is nothing more terrifying and more empowering than mastering public transport in a new destination! It’s kind of like driving. After one or two times, the experience is second nature. But the lead up? Nerve wracking! Just like you don’t want to be the person causing a traffic jam on the highway as a new driver, you don’t want to be the person holding up a subway train ...