Catherine Joy
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
New Orleans, nicknamed “The Big Easy,” is probably best known for its Mardi Gras celebrations in late winter. But what many people don’t...
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5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
17 Things You Must Do in New Orleans
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
Catherine Joy
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
5 Must Do Activities in Cancún
When to Visit Cancun: Most travel blogs and booking sites will tell you that the best time to visit Cancun is between December-April....
Catherine Joy
- Oct 22, 2021
- 9 min
Staying at Iberostar Selection in Cancún: My Unsponsored Review of the All-Inclusive Resort
John and I recently got home from our first international trip since April 2019, and I’ve been replaying our week abroad over and over...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 25, 2021
- 7 min
A Getaway to Gatlinburg: What to see and do in Eastern Tennessee
John and I (and Elvis!) just recently got back from our first vacation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. His family rented a...
Catherine Joy
- Oct 12, 2019
- 5 min
3 Days in Santorini: Where to Stay & What to Do (Plus my Travel Tips for the Greek Island)
Santorini was an absolute dream, and I often envision myself back on that small Greek island in the middle of the Aegean Sea. The island...
Catherine Joy
- Mar 1, 2019
- 6 min
My Big Fat Greek Adventure Part 1: Athens
The week I spent in Greece was incredible, and I think I can confidently say it’s my favorite place I’ve ever traveled to (so far). It...
Catherine Joy
- Dec 12, 2018
- 2 min
8 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in The Windy City
Those who live in (or know anything about) Chicago, know that winter-time can be absolutely brutal in the Windy City. It’s cold, gray,...
Catherine Joy
- Sep 28, 2018
- 4 min
Biking Around Berlin
Berlin, Germany was another one of the shorter stops during our three week Epic European Adventure I was on last year. My travel partner...
Catherine Joy
- Aug 17, 2018
- 7 min
24 Hours in Amsterdam: The Top Things to See and Do
If someone would have asked me five years ago if the Netherlands was high up on my travel bucket list, I probably would have replied with...
Catherine Joy
- Aug 3, 2018
- 4 min
The Perfect Date Night in Chicago
If you read my recent Late Summer Date "Picks" blog post, then you would know that booking a hotel for a night and going out in a big...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 31, 2018
- 5 min
The Ultimate Guide To: 4 Days in London (Including a Day Trip to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge)
The second country I visited out of the seven I explored during last summer’s European Adventure was England. After a quick, one hour...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 20, 2018
- 6 min
Three Days in Ireland: Your Guide to Dublin & The Cliffs of Moher
If you read my post about the Epic European Adventure I went on last summer, you would know that the first stop on the list of countries...
Catherine Joy
- Jul 13, 2018
- 5 min
The Perfect Carry-On for Cabo (Or Any Beach Vacation!)
My most recent travel venture was an absolute dream! I just got back from my short (but amazing) vacation to sunny Cabo San Lucas,...
Catherine Joy
- Jun 8, 2018
- 11 min
My Epic Euro Adventure
Anybody keeping tabs on me over this past year could not have ignored my “trip of a lifetime” I found myself on last July-August. On July...
Catherine Joy
- May 18, 2018
- 8 min
3 Days in Denver: What to see, eat, & do in the Mile High City
Any of my Snapchat friends or Instagram followers might have noticed that I ventured out west to Denver, Colorado last June. It's been...
Welcome to Catherine's Joy
Hello! And thank you for stopping by! My name is Catherine, and I am the creator and owner of this blog. Join me on my journey as I explore the world, promote sustainable travel, and spread joy while caring for the environment. Get inspired to travel consciously and make a positive impact!
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