The 3 Types of Souvenirs I Always Buy
Traveling is exciting, and there’s no doubt you’ll want to bring home a few types of souvenirs to remember your trip by. You’re in a faraway land, having a good time. You’ll be tempted to buy anything and everything you can get your hands on. Shot glasses! T-shirts! Scarves! Elephant pants! Next thing you know, you’ve spent too much money and can’t fit all your souvenirs in your suitcase. I’ve done it myself and seen…
The 3 Best Day Trips from Portland, Oregon
When visiting Portland, you could easily spend all your time eating doughnuts, drinking craft beer, and pretending to be a hipster. (Sound like your kind of trip? Check out my Portland Travel Guide for some great recommendations and lots of pictures of me in flannel.) However, you would be remiss not to save some time for one or two of the best day trips from Portland. The surrounding areas have some of the most beautiful…
3 Things You Should Do in Every City
No matter where you are in the world, there are 3 things you should do in every city you visit to get the most out of your time there. 1. Gain a Vantage Point In other words, climb something tall! Not only will you feel a sense of accomplishment for making it to the top but you’ll also be rewarded with an amazing view. I climbed 409 stairs on Ti Top Island in Vietnam to see…
Portland Travel Guide: The Best Things To Do in Portland
I went to Portland back in October last year. I absolutely loved it and am excited to share this Portland travel guide with you! My boyfriend Pat and I went to visit friends and family that live out there, and many of the recommendations below came from them. There were more than enough things to do in Portland, keeping us busy for the five days were out there. It’s definitely a foodie city so you…
Welcome to Chasing Gina!
Hi everyone! I’m Gina and it’s my dream to travel the world. I created this blog to share my own travel experiences and to inspire others to visit new places, go on adventures, and connect with the world around them. Make sure to visit my About page to learn more about me and how I got started traveling. Why did I decide to start a travel blog? You know that feeling when you go on an…
