Author Profile: Julia Rexford

As a Jane Austen fan, the city of Bath in England has long been on my bucket list. But after watching the latest season of Bridgerton and seeing my social media blow up with Bridgerton Bath locations, I knew I had to visit ASAP. So here is your complete guide to all the Bridgerton filming locations in...   view more

After watching Bridgerton season 4, and seeing all of the influencers posting their pictures in Bath (where much of the first seasons were filmed), I decided I had to visit England and go to Bath (aaand I had to buy a new “Bridgerton” dress to wear too,...   view more

Toronto is a HUGE city. It is basically the Canadian equivalent of London or NYC. There are tons of different neighborhoods to explore throughout the city (and even underground!), each with their own vibe. With all the different neighborhoods and things to do in Toronto, it can be overwhelming to visit Toronto for the first time. So that’s why I’ve put together this city guide of all the best attractions and areas to visit, along with some helpful tips for planning your trip to Canada’s...   view more

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, and the fastest growing city in the world! It is also (fun fact) the second most international city in the world (behind London)! And of course, there is the nearby little place known as Niagara Falls… As such, there are plenty of unique things to do in Toronto, and some of the BEST places to...   view more

I have a detailed guide to help you plan your first visit to Toronto, as well as a whole list of the absolute best things to do in the city, so that you can have the most enjoyable time there. I also thought it would be helpful to discuss all the best Toronto neighborhoods, so you know which areas of the city are truly worth visiting. Since it is such a big city, each area has a completely different feel and different attractions to offer. So here is a guide to all of the best neighborhoods to...   view more

If you too want to live out your real life Hallmark Christmas movie dreams (or just want a cool city to explore), I have all the information you need on things to do in Ottawa to plan your...   view more

Browsing through Pinterest, I randomly came across an article about all the magical Christmas towns in Ontario, Canada (a place that’s not too far from home!). I also discovered that they film A LOT of Christmas and holiday movies in Canada. I mean A...   view more

If you want to plan a magical fairy tale trip to Germany, Munich is definitely one of the best places to base yourself for said trip. Especially if you’re like me, and you like coming back to the same place every night and not renting a car in a foreign country! This 1 week Munich itinerary will take you to all the best sites to see, both in the city and nearby day trips, without the stress of renting a car or moving your...   view more

It is easy to day trip to Nuremberg from Munich. The city is just a one hour train ride away, with multiple trains running between the two daily. You can also take a guided tour from Munich if you would prefer. This article is going to exactly how to plan a Nuremberg day trip, including the best way to get there, how to get around the city, and what to see and do while you’re...   view more

Rothenburg (Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, officially), is an extremely popular tourist destination in the Bavarian region, close to Munich and Nuremberg. It is a perfectly preserved medieval town that’s been featured in movies and inspired Walt Disney. It is not easy to get to, however. I really wanted to visit, but we didn’t have time to take the three trains to get there and stay overnight. So I found a day trip tour from Munich, and I booked it (10 months ahead of...   view more

I have to be honest, the only reason I heard of Stuttgart, Germany is because I found a nearby castle (Hohenzollern Castle) that I wanted to visit, and Stuttgart was the closest big city. I was even kind of nervous about visiting, because I wondered how many tourists ever actually visited Stuttgart. But I am so glad I did! The city is beautiful, and was one of my favorite places we visited in Germany! It is the perfect size for a city break, without being overwhelmingly huge (like Munich). Plus,...   view more

That’s what everybody asked us as we traveled through New Zealand and told them the rest of our plans. Why are you going to Dunedin Apparently, they don’t get many tourists there. But I can’t see why! Dunedin is a large city, steeped in history and full of wildlife. Actually, a lot of cruise ships stop at their port there, so they do get more tourists than it might seem. And they have plenty for those tourists to...   view more

My first trip (and my second) to Connecticut as a Gilmore Girls fan was just to visit the small towns that inspired Stars Hollow. But on my third trip to the state, I realized there was so much more to see, so I planned a Gilmore Girls road trip across the state! One necessary stop on the Gilmore Girls Connecticut road trip is New Haven, home of the illustrious Yale University (which is also a great stop for Harry Potter...   view more

Since one of my closest friends moved to Tampa, we’ve been on a mission to search out the best things to do in Tampa, FL on my yearly obligatory trip to the state (which, let’s be honest, is usually for Disney World!). This list is made from hours of research, multiple trips, and insider insight. And it’s not limited to the city itself, because some of the best things to do are just outside of Tampa. But no worries, because I’ll tell you how to get around as...   view more

It’s a place I’ve booked a plane ticket to more than anywhere else in the world. In. The. WORLD. That’s… probably because… it’s our closest major airport… If Buffalo is not your closest major airport, you may not even be considering planning a trip here. Except for one major thing: Niagara...   view more

Rochester, NY was never high on my list of places to visit. Except for one thing: The National Museum of Play!!! I’ve been wanting to visit this Rochester attraction since I saw a commercial for it watching Arthur when I was 9. So when 2020 happened, and cancelled all our grand travel plans, we museum hopped around our own state and checked the Museum of Play off my bucket list. But other than that, I didn’t even give Rochester a chance to prove to me it had other worthwhile...   view more

Honestly, it wasn’t on my radar to visit Salt Lake City, until my friend(s) moved out there. That ignorance comes from living on the east coast, I guess, because Salt Lake City is the perfect place to start an epic Utah road trip! My sister and her husband immediately visited and toured Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon. My husband and I joined them on their next trip to Arches, Canyonlands, and a nerdy fantasy...   view more

As an avid Hallmark Christmas movie lover, I knew we had to take a day trip to Park City, Utah while we were in Salt Lake City in December! We were going to take an Uber, but thankfully one of my local friends offered to drive us instead, which definitely made visiting Park City easier. But no matter how you get there, it is worth a visit! Home to world class skiing, the 2002 (and future 2034!) Winter Olympics, the famous Sundance Film Festival (until 2027), and an adorable downtown filled with...   view more

To be perfectly honest, the reason I planned a trip to Vermont was entirely to tour the Ben & Jerry’s factory (worth it!). Imagine my excitement when I found that the best place to base yourself for said tour was in the picturesque Stowe,...   view more

My sister, on the other hand, actually lived in Papua New Guinea (an island just above Australia) for a year and a half. So she had a layover (for a few days, rather than a few hours) in Australia before they went PNG, on the way home from PNG, and in between PNG and New Zealand! I’ve partnered up with her to put together this guide on things to do in Kuranda, a unique village near Cairns,...   view more

Did you know that nestled in the quiet hills of Germany’s Black Forest is a town of 11,000 people that is also home to the world’s largest Advent calendar?!? I knew I wanted to visit somewhere in Germany that had a real-life Advent calendar–one of those buildings that opens a different window every night leading up to the Christmas holiday. So when I searched where to go, I found Gengenbach, Germany. They turn their 24-windowed town hall into the world’s largest Advent calendar every...   view more

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Or maybe I should say yes, Indiana… If you love small towns with Hallmark Christmas movie vibes as much as I do, you may want to plan a trip to Santa Claus, Indiana. It’s a small town in southern Indiana with lots of holiday themed attractions. And there are a surprisingly lot of things to do in Santa Claus,...   view more

Ok, hear me out… I know not everything has to do with Gilmore Girls! But I love traveling places from the show, mainly real life towns like Stars Hollow, or actual filming locations! And since Nantucket plays an important role in Emily Gilmore’s life, it definitely deserves a spot on my Gilmore Girls vacations list. But… if you are not a Gilmore Girls fan… you can still day trip to Nantucket from Cape Cod (or Boston) and enjoy it. So no worries, this post is for you...   view more

If you’re looking to come to Jamestown, NY for the National Comedy Center (which you definitely should!), then you might be wondering what else there possibly could be to do around there… And the answer is quite a lot! As a Jamestown native, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite things to do in Jamestown, AND my favorite places to eat, as well as some incredible nearby day trips. So go ahead and add Jamestown, NY to your bucket list of places to go and check out all that this small town with...   view more

I have a detailed guide to help you plan your first visit to Toronto, as well as a whole list of the absolute best things to do in the city, so that you can have the most enjoyable time there. I also thought it would be helpful to discuss all the best Toronto neighborhoods, so you know which areas of the city are truly worth visiting. Since it is such a big city, each area has a completely different feel and different attractions to offer. So here is a guide to all of the best neighborhoods to...   view more

If you too want to live out your real life Hallmark Christmas movie dreams (or just want a cool city to explore), I have all the information you need on things to do in Ottawa to plan your...   view more

It’s a place I’ve booked a plane ticket to more than anywhere else in the world. In. The. WORLD. That’s… probably because… it’s our closest major airport… If Buffalo is not your closest major airport, you may not even be considering planning a trip here. Except for one major thing: Niagara...   view more