Alana Reina

The Ultimate Solo Traveler’s Guide to Mexico City

The Ultimate Solo Traveler’s Guide to Mexico City

I recently spent almost two weeks in Mexico City on a solo trip, and am already thinking of planning a return trip to discover more of the city! Even with 11 full days (or 10 since I got food poisoning one day), I feel like I barely scratched the surface of the city. I mainly wanted to wander around, get lost and explore the city at my leisure, so I really did not plan much in advance of my trip. I also met up with a friend for drinks my first few nights, as she was visiting with her sister during the beginning of my trip, but I spent most of my time alone and really loved it! I could have easily spent another few MONTHS there and not gotten bored. If you are planning a trip but are not sure if you should go alone, or want to save…

View Post

The Best Matcha Spots in Mexico City

The Best Matcha Spots in Mexico City

I have been a matcha lover for over 6 years, but due to stomach issues, I had to completely give up coffee at the end of 2021. The first few trips I went on in 2022 were a fun adventure of finding different matcha spots in new cities, and having great success with it. I was especially excited to check out new coffee shops in Mexico City – given how big the cafe culture is there – and thought my stomach would be able to handle some coffee here and there. Unfortunately, between an ulcer/gastritis flare up before my trip, and getting food poisoning during my trip, I had to avoid coffee altogether. Once I realized matcha was going to be my best friend again, I took it upon myself to try matcha from as many places as I could find. I am happy to report that I found some…

View Post

Six Tips for Solo Traveling (and Why You Should!)

Six Tips for Solo Traveling (and Why You Should!)

I have been solo traveling since I was 17, with my first trip being a solo plane ride to visit my brother in Boston for a week. Since then, I have been on more solo trips than I can count, with the majority of them being completely on my own. I have learned to not only appreciate solo travel, but often prefer it! Read on for my six tips for solo travel, some more stories about my experiences, and why I think you should prioritize it in 2023: Take Yourself Out on Solo Dates It might seem obvious, but you spend a LOT of time alone when you are traveling solo! For someone who is not used to doing things alone – especially for extended periods of time – this might be jarring. In the extreme, it might cause anxiety and depression, which is certainly not the goal of solo…

View Post

Palm Beach Recap (and Tips for Dealing with Crappy Weather on Vacation!)

Palm Beach Recap (and Tips for Dealing with Crappy Weather on Vacation!)

I spent last week in Palm Beach for what was SUPPOSED to be a nice relaxing little trip away from the cold, but quickly went south when I realized I was only going to have one day of sun! Keep reading to see how I stayed sane and kept busy while it rained all week… Day 1: I am so glad I booked an early flight on my first day, because I found out right before I left that it would be the ONLY day of sun, and I definitely wanted to take advantage. I also felt like for such a short trip, it would have been a waste to get there later in the day regardless of the weather. I landed in Palm Beach at 9:30am, ELATED to be standing outside in a tshirt and biker shorts! I got to my AirBnb quickly, and was able to go straight…

View Post

LA Travel Blog: Part II

LA Travel Blog: Part II

If you haven’t read Part I of my LA travel blog, make sure you go read that first. If you’ve already read it, then let’s get right into Part II! Day 4: West Hollywood This was the day I was MOST excited about, because West Hollywood (or WeHo for short), is my favorite part of LA! My brother lives right off Melrose Ave, one of the main strips in WeHo, and I used to always drive up from San Diego to stay with him and wander around the area. Not only does Melrose have the BEST shops, but the vibe there is just unbeatable! We started off the day stopping at the LACMA to see the iconic lights installation that is all over Instagram. Despite being a quintessential tourist spot (or maybe because it is), I had never been there before! We got a few good pics, and Tiff got…

View Post

YouTube

INSTAGRAM

2   10
2   15
5   24
16   69
6   54

Follow on Instagram

Never miss a post