By Sophie Mendel A great way to get some fresh air and explore some new surroundings this summer is by checking out the coolest bike trails near Jersey City! So get outside, hop on your bike, and enjoy some fun outdoor activities while you still can! Columbia Trail Distance from Jersey City: 1 Hour This gorgeous bike trail runs for 15 miles along the Raritan River and … [Read more...]
7 Places You Can Travel as an American Right Now (And Their COVID-19 Restrictions)
7 Places You Can Travel as an American Right Now (And Their COVID-19 Restrictions) By Sophie Mendel (www.theunboundedtraveler.com) With the Covid-19 pandemic taking a heavy toll on international travel, many Americans are itching to revitalize their summer plans! Though many nations are beginning to reopen their doors to international travel, the majority of countries … [Read more...]
5 Easy Day Trips From Jersey City
By Sophie Mendel If you’re itching to get out of the city this summer but don’t know where to go, we’ve got you covered! Switch things up a bit with a quick day trip to Philly or spend the day strolling along Ocean City’s bustling boardwalk. Check out our list of the 5 best day trips from Jersey City to cancel that quarantine funk and make the most of … [Read more...]
TraveLynn: A Williamsburg Staycation Guide
Since leaving the United States is out of the question, and traveling is stalled till we get our shit together (WEAR YOUR MASKS)- I've been trying to feed my need for escapism by doing day trips and weekend adventures to various places in our area. I must say, I've been having alot of fun! From hiking new territories, to getting lost in the city, to trying new outdoor eating … [Read more...]
15 Reasons Why We Love Canada
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I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. My parents immigrated to Canada from Israel in the early 80s right before I was born. Their initial plan was to move to New York City but they couldn't get the paperwork, so my father decided to move to Montreal instead. My aunt was there and there was a fairly large Sephardic Jewish community there, so they would feel right at home. … [Read more...]
4 Days in Istanbul, Turkey
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When I was a kid, my parents had an RV and every summer, we would do an epic road trip around the US and Canada. My parents were both entrepreneurs so during the school year, they would work a lot of hours. I would always count the months till the summer came because that would mean me and my squad would hit the road and have some much needed quality time. I had some of my best … [Read more...]
ChicpeaTravels: Punta Cana Dominican Republic
I wasn’t going to write about my Thanksgiving weekend trip to the Dominican Republic because it was for myself to rest and recharge. I wasn’t really planning on exploring because I just wanted to relax instead of doing activities. However, during my stay, I made friends with a local tour guide and asked him to take me to eat lunch outside of the resort because I wanted good … [Read more...]
Instagrammable Cafes in Thailand
After jumping around the entire country of Thailand for three weeks, there was no way I wouldn’t have stumbled across some Instagrammable and charming cafes with delicious food and drinks. Here I’ve rounded up my favorites, so the next time you find yourself in this gorgeous Southeast Asian country, you should definitely find one to visit! Bangkok The Blooming … [Read more...]
Your Guide To Paris
Article by Shannon Coleman
Written by Shannon Coleman Paris: the city of lights, romance and love. You hear so many wonderful things about Paris - the music, food, breathtaking sights - and the city definitely does not disappoint. The city is as magical and beautiful as they say it is. After living and studying in Paris for five months, here is my take on everything to know about Paris and my … [Read more...]
Chicpea Styles: Travel Edition
It's officially winter season aka time to plan vacations to warm destinations! Since launching our first "Chicpea Styles" last month and the amazing response it received I thought it would be fun to share some of my fav vacation outfits from all my trips this year. If you missed my epic travel guides please get on it ASAP! Thailand Greece Moscow Puerto Rico I … [Read more...]
A Quick Guide to Toronto
When most people go on vacation in January, they think of going to a warm, tropical place. Instead, my friend Leslie and I decided to go somewhere even COLDER than New Jersey - Toronto, Canada. Less than two hours away by plane, this bustling city is one of the most multicultural places in the world and is full of so much rich history. We stayed in Toronto for five days, and … [Read more...]
4 Days in Moscow
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Right before leaving for my trip to Greece, my parents were here in Jersey City visiting and briefly mentioned they were going to Moscow with my sister and my aunt... Um, hi? What about me? Being the youngest in the family and used to feeling left out, I put my foot down and said, "I'm coming, too WTF". They said they didn't think I would want to travel so far away for only 4 … [Read more...]
5 international destinations to get away for Thanksgiving
With most people celebrating Thanksgiving within the states, Thanksgiving week is one of the best times to travel internationally. Here are our top recommendations for international flights for the end of November! San Juan, Puerto Rico Escape the cold weather and enjoy a bit more sunshine in San Juan. From history and art to great food and music, take a relaxing … [Read more...]
