Catie Strig

Just came from a girls trip to Banff National Park and allll the gorgeous spots around it (Yoho! Jasper! Canmore! and more!) and wow. I think this may be the most gorgeous nature I've ever had the pleasure of seeing with my eyes. I absolutely will be back, but in the meantime let me help you plan your dream trip!

October is almost over but that doesn't mean you cant fit in a weekend trip to Salem, Massachusetts (at least through November right!). This was the PERFECT girls trip (and dare I say, spooky bachelorette or even family getaway??). Let me help you plan! I've literally just come back from Salem - I'm creating this list while I'm at the airport from it! So everything is still veryyy fresh in the ol' noggin.

Its fall & you've booked your trip to New York (heck ya you did!), so the next step, and the most fun step in my opinion- planning! Heres a great guide so you can not only take full advantage of the city that never sleeps, but do it in the best season (and arguably the best season to visit NYC). I'm literally in NYC as I'm writing this guide, in - you guessed it- September. Help me help you plan your perfect autumn trip.

Upon moving back to the USA, one ofo the first things I wanted to do was show Ben the best the states has to offer. Enter… our gorgeous National Park System. Wanting to show him a few nature spots led me down a rabbit hole into planning the roadtrip of our dreams so let me help you plan yours!

Whether you think its underrated, overrated or are just intrigued- theres no denying that Bali has captured the zeitgeist. I first visited Bali for 2 weeks as a backpacker and recently went back for a week to live in luxury. Let me help you design your dream Bali trip!

Ive been to NYC quite a few times now so here are my must haves, must dos and must eats. Not including the super touristy stuff because thats obvious. Also NYC is huge so its a work in progress!

London is usually a city I always pop through- its easy and close from Chicago but its also a really common stopover for me when I'm going somewhere in Europe from Australia including for our honeymoon this past October. Pair that with the many other times I've just gone to visit my friends in the area (and my ex 🙃) and I've been too many times to count

Just got back from over 2 weeks in Vietnam, traveling by train and bus from Ho Chi Minh all the way up to Hanoi with many stops in between. Heres some of my recommendations from the trip

Maybe American summer is coming to an end, but the vibes don't have to stop. Personally, I love that old school americana vibe. Think- old Coca-Cola bottles, cherry pie, Lana del Rey, Wendy Peffercorn and southwest road trips.

It may be late August, but its still Summer. And if theres one things I love, its a slasher summer. From the classic movies, to the new summerween vibes- I'm here for all of it. So why not make a Benable list about it?!?!

It will soon turn to Winter in the northern hemisphere so its time to start planning those ski trips guys and gals. May I humbly suggest the Dolomites? Think “Wintering” in the Italian Alps with a white (fake) fur hat, Real Swiss Hot Chocolate and a Moncler Snowsuit (a girl can dream!).

Some of my current faves- anything from the podcast I'm currently binging to the best skincare or makeup. I try to update it as I find new things I love!

Be it Boyfriend, Father, Brother or whatever. Some gift ideas more than just your typical "barbecue stuff and leather"

My favorite tricks, snacks and products for traveling- anything from long travel days to and from Australia, to small weekends away.

Scuba Diving is one of my favorite ways to experience my travels. Its a great way to get a unique perspective on the land where you live, or even somewhere new. Plus, the big blue is damn gorgeous.

Summer may be for spritzes, but Autumn? Autumn is for rugging up, getting outside (and leaf-peeping) and ending the day with a hot drink and the ones you love. Autumn is a season I've missed SO DEEPLY while living in Australia. I'm so happy to be back in an area where I can truly lean into the cooler, crisper temps and those crisp, crisp apples.

I was a full time Registered Nurse for 8 years before switching to Corporate. I am definitely no stranger to the shift work lifestyle. Here's some tips, tricks and helpful products to help you make it through it