Jill Cacic

Cuba Travel Guide

Can you travel to Cuba from the United States? Even with the travel restrictions loosened, there are certain rules you have to follow, but yes, you can travel to Cuba from the US. I have been dreaming of traveling to Cuba for the last few years. My dad first introduced me to the idea, andContinue reading “Cuba Travel Guide”

How to Spend Seven Days in Peru

If you only had seven days in Peru, these are the things I would try and do. You’ll need to factor in travel time (I indicated that where necessary), but I feel like you can really see a lot of Peru in just seven short days. Do you need a custom itinerary? Let’s chat! DayContinue reading “How to Spend Seven Days in Peru”

What to expect when going through customs

You’ve booked your first international flight. Congrats! Go and enjoy that vacation. Don’t worry about us. We’ll be over here waiting for you…on the other side of customs! (**Insert evil laugh**) I’m kidding. Going through customs truly isn’t a bad process (especially if you have Global Entry — more on that later). If you’ve neverContinue reading “What to expect when going through customs”

9 Things You Need in Your Carry-On Bag

I have this not-so-secret fantasy that I’ll get a call to throw my bag together and be ready to go on some mysterious flight in 10 minutes or less. Because of that, I keep my travel kit ready to go at a moment’s notice with the essential things I need on a flight. It’s easyContinue reading “9 Things You Need in Your Carry-On Bag”

4 Days in Copenhagen

Copenhagen reminded me a lot of Amsterdam, and it is easy to do just four days in Copenhagen or even a weekend in Copenhagen. The people, the buildings, the canals, the bike culture. It was such a beautiful, friendly city and one that I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to. I went in the winterContinue reading “4 Days in Copenhagen”

Four Days in Denver

There are many great places you can spend a weekend in the United States. One of the best long weekend trips is to Denver, Colorado! I’m so excited to get back to Denver as an adult and see it through a whole different perspective. I went a few times as a kid — while my parentsContinue reading “Four Days in Denver”

Visiting the Best Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

Ice Cube said today was a good day, but today was actually a really freaking awesome day. In fact, Ice Cube, today was quite possibly one of the best days I’ve ever had in my 28 years on this earth. As I sit here in bed in my hostel bunk, I keep looking through photosContinue reading “Visiting the Best Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai”

How to be a Respectful Traveler Abroad

I just got back from an epic two-week EuroTrip last Friday. We explored four countries in 14 days and it was everything I dreamed it would be and more. (Kids – take this trip after high school or college when you’re still young and nimble and survive off no sleep. When you get to beContinue reading “How to be a Respectful Traveler Abroad”