18 tips for visiting Universal Orlando. Learn how to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and visit all three parks: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Plus, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Get info on which tickets to buy, where to stay, what rides are best, how to beat the crowds, secrets to making the most of your family vacation, and much more! #Universal #Orlando #Florida #familytravel

18 tips for visiting Universal Orlando. Learn how to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and visit all three parks: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Plus, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Get info on which tickets to buy, where to stay, what rides are best, how to beat the crowds, secrets to making the most of your family vacation, and much more! #Universal #Orlando #Florida #familytravel

How to save money on New Orleans attractions using the New ORleans Sightseeing PAss. We break down what is included - swamp tour, World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World - as well as how much it costs, the benefits of the pass and how it will save you money

How to save money on New Orleans attractions using the New ORleans Sightseeing PAss. We break down what is included - swamp tour, World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World - as well as how much it costs, the benefits of the pass and how it will save you money

Tucson Arizona is an amazing family travel destination. Here are 18 amazing things to do in Tucson with kids, plus tips on where to eat and where to stay in Tucson. This city is one of the best places to visit in Arizona. See inside now for all the tips. #Tucson #Arizona #traveltips #familytravel #travel #vacation #familyvacation

Tucson Arizona is an amazing family travel destination. Here are 18 amazing things to do in Tucson with kids, plus tips on where to eat and where to stay in Tucson. This city is one of the best places to visit in Arizona. See inside now for all the tips. #Tucson #Arizona #traveltips #familytravel #travel #vacation #familyvacation

What are the #best places to visit in North Carolina? Help us create our #NC bucket list. #BucketList #BlueRidgeParkway #OuterBanks #OBX #BBQ #Wilmington #Asheville #NorthCarolina #AmericaUnplugged #RoadTrip #USARoadTrip #Raleigh #CarolinaTarHeels

What are the #best places to visit in North Carolina? Help us create our #NC bucket list. #BucketList #BlueRidgeParkway #OuterBanks #OBX #BBQ #Wilmington #Asheville #NorthCarolina #AmericaUnplugged #RoadTrip #USARoadTrip #Raleigh #CarolinaTarHeels

Hawaii Video 4 – Snorkeling In Hawaii with Kids at Kealakekua Bay with Fairwind Cruises

Hawaii Video 4 – Snorkeling In Hawaii with Kids at Kealakekua Bay with Fairwind Cruises

Travel Tips for D.C.- Things to do in Washington DC.

Travel Tips for D.C.- Things to do in Washington DC.

10 Most Beautiful Places in Switzerland (And Where To Stay) #switzerland #travel #traveltips

10 Most Beautiful Places in Switzerland (And Where To Stay) #switzerland #travel #traveltips

South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon - Travel Pinspiration on the blog: 6 incredible hikes!

South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon - Travel Pinspiration on the blog: 6 incredible hikes!

Is Cuba on your travel bucket list? Here are 27 things to know about Cuba before you plan to visit Cuba in Central America. Info on flights (more options than Havana!), where to stay, visa rules, travel from the USA, hotels and where to stay, tips around money and currency, and more as you plan your itinerary. This is one of the most beautiful places full of things to do, culture, history and great people. #travel #Cuba #familytravel #solotravel #caribbean #vacation

Is Cuba on your travel bucket list? Here are 27 things to know about Cuba before you plan to visit Cuba in Central America. Info on flights (more options than Havana!), where to stay, visa rules, travel from the USA, hotels and where to stay, tips around money and currency, and more as you plan your itinerary. This is one of the most beautiful places full of things to do, culture, history and great people. #travel #Cuba #familytravel #solotravel #caribbean #vacation

Discover the best scenery in New Zealand in 50 photos | New Zealand Travel Guide | #newzealand | Things to do in New Zealand South Island | New Zealand photography | New Zealand Road Trip | New Zealand scenery | Pictures New Zealand travel tips | New Zealand itinerary | #Travel | Travel Inspiration | Scenery & Wanderlust | Best Travel destinations

Discover the best scenery in New Zealand in 50 photos | New Zealand Travel Guide | #newzealand | Things to do in New Zealand South Island | New Zealand photography | New Zealand Road Trip | New Zealand scenery | Pictures New Zealand travel tips | New Zealand itinerary | #Travel | Travel Inspiration | Scenery & Wanderlust | Best Travel destinations

Week 19 of our USA road trip took us to Utah where we explored the Natural Bridges National Monument, Valley of the Gods, and Moab. See blog post for our trip highlights, tips, lessons and costs from the road. #Utah #roadtrip #roadtrips #familytravel #rvtravel #rvlife #rvlifestyle

Week 19 of our USA road trip took us to Utah where we explored the Natural Bridges National Monument, Valley of the Gods, and Moab. See blog post for our trip highlights, tips, lessons and costs from the road. #Utah #roadtrip #roadtrips #familytravel #rvtravel #rvlife #rvlifestyle

Best Laptop Backpack For Travel -Tortuga Setout Review. If you are struggling to find a laptop backpack that suits a traveler and frequent flyer? It can be challenging. Here is why I love the Tortuga Setout Laptop Backpack! #Backpack #Laptop #luggage #travel #travelgear #laptopbag #laptoplifestyle

Best Laptop Backpack For Travel -Tortuga Setout Review. If you are struggling to find a laptop backpack that suits a traveler and frequent flyer? It can be challenging. Here is why I love the Tortuga Setout Laptop Backpack! #Backpack #Laptop #luggage #travel #travelgear #laptopbag #laptoplifestyle

Before you visit Australia, here are 45 interesting facts about Australia to know! Don't leave home without reading this! #Australia #travel #traveltips

Before you visit Australia, here are 45 interesting facts about Australia to know! Don't leave home without reading this! #Australia #travel #traveltips

4 Best Things to Do in Tulum, Mexico #Tulum #Mexico #travel

4 Best Things to Do in Tulum, Mexico #Tulum #Mexico #travel

5 best family resorts in Fiji. Planning a Fiji family holiday? Need tips on where to stay in Fiji? Here are the 5 Best Family Resorts in Fiji for your family holiday to the Fijian Islands. #FamilyTravel #CaribbeanTravel #Fiji

5 best family resorts in Fiji. Planning a Fiji family holiday? Need tips on where to stay in Fiji? Here are the 5 Best Family Resorts in Fiji for your family holiday to the Fijian Islands. #FamilyTravel #CaribbeanTravel #Fiji

Sedona is well known for its Vortexes. Here are 5 of the best Sedona Vortex sites and Sedona hikes to experience these swirling center of energy. #Sedona #Arizona #vortex #vortexes #healing #energy #meditation

Sedona is well known for its Vortexes. Here are 5 of the best Sedona Vortex sites and Sedona hikes to experience these swirling center of energy. #Sedona #Arizona #vortex #vortexes #healing #energy #meditation

Insiders Guide on things to do in Santa Fe - where to eat, drink, sleep, shop, explore and much more on our blog! #USATravel #NewMexico #SantaFe #Eat #Drink #Shop #Explore #mountains #MuseumOfIndianArtsAndCulture #InternationalFolkArtMuseum #CanyonRoad #D

Insiders Guide on things to do in Santa Fe - where to eat, drink, sleep, shop, explore and much more on our blog! #USATravel #NewMexico #SantaFe #Eat #Drink #Shop #Explore #mountains #MuseumOfIndianArtsAndCulture #InternationalFolkArtMuseum #CanyonRoad #D

Is Cuba on your travel bucket list? Here are 27 things to know about Cuba before you plan to visit Cuba in Central America. Info on flights (more options than Havana!), where to stay, visa rules, travel from the USA, hotels and where to stay, tips around money and currency, and more as you plan your itinerary. This is one of the most beautiful places full of things to do, culture, history and great people. #travel #Cuba #familytravel #solotravel #caribbean #vacation

Is Cuba on your travel bucket list? Here are 27 things to know about Cuba before you plan to visit Cuba in Central America. Info on flights (more options than Havana!), where to stay, visa rules, travel from the USA, hotels and where to stay, tips around money and currency, and more as you plan your itinerary. This is one of the most beautiful places full of things to do, culture, history and great people. #travel #Cuba #familytravel #solotravel #caribbean #vacation

If you are planning to visit Vienna, here are tips on things to do in Vienna, where to eat, places to stay, how to get there, getting around, shopping, festivals and more! Don't miss this Vienna travel guide! #Vienna #Austria #travel #Europe

If you are planning to visit Vienna, here are tips on things to do in Vienna, where to eat, places to stay, how to get there, getting around, shopping, festivals and more! Don't miss this Vienna travel guide! #Vienna #Austria #travel #Europe

Buenos Aires, Argentina. 15 things to know before you visit Buenos Aires Argentina. If you are planning a trip to this city in South America, don't leave home before reading this Buenos Aires travel guide. Includes tips on where to stay and eat, things to do, attractions to visit, and much more! #BuenosAires #Argentina #SouthAmerica #travel #traveltips

Buenos Aires, Argentina. 15 things to know before you visit Buenos Aires Argentina. If you are planning a trip to this city in South America, don't leave home before reading this Buenos Aires travel guide. Includes tips on where to stay and eat, things to do, attractions to visit, and much more! #BuenosAires #Argentina #SouthAmerica #travel #traveltips

Week 18 of our 1 year USA road trip saw us visit Lake Powell, Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon. See our road trip highlights on the blog plus our family road trip costs, lessons and tips. #familytravel #roadtrip #roadtrips #Utah #travel #traveltips #LakePowell

Week 18 of our 1 year USA road trip saw us visit Lake Powell, Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon. See our road trip highlights on the blog plus our family road trip costs, lessons and tips. #familytravel #roadtrip #roadtrips #Utah #travel #traveltips #LakePowell

Do you have a fear of flying? Here is my flight ritual to help me overcome this fear. What do you do?

Do you have a fear of flying? Here is my flight ritual to help me overcome this fear. What do you do?

There are "touristy" attractions are in Los Angeles California. Do those attractions, then here's 8 non-touristy things to do in Los Angeles you probably haven't heard of. These are things to do you won't want to miss in LA, whether you are traveling with kids or on an adults only trip. #LosAngeles #California #LA #traveltips #travel

There are "touristy" attractions are in Los Angeles California. Do those attractions, then here's 8 non-touristy things to do in Los Angeles you probably haven't heard of. These are things to do you won't want to miss in LA, whether you are traveling with kids or on an adults only trip. #LosAngeles #California #LA #traveltips #travel

We know traveling through Australia is expensive. Check out this post that will tell you exactly how to travel in Australia on a budget.

We know traveling through Australia is expensive. Check out this post that will tell you exactly how to travel in Australia on a budget.

Best Things to Do in Central Park NYC in each season. Central Park is an oasis for New Yorkers, and this park is an amazing place to escape the concrete jungle that is New York City. Click inside for NYC travel tips from a local on places to visit in and near the park, activities and attractions, best things to do, and more! #CentralPark #NYC #NY #NewYork #NewYorkCity #travel #traveltips

Best Things to Do in Central Park NYC in each season. Central Park is an oasis for New Yorkers, and this park is an amazing place to escape the concrete jungle that is New York City. Click inside for NYC travel tips from a local on places to visit in and near the park, activities and attractions, best things to do, and more! #CentralPark #NYC #NY #NewYork #NewYorkCity #travel #traveltips

Things to do in NYC in 3 days. Do you want to see the best New York attractions like the Statue of Liberty, CEntral Park, Top of the Rick and Empire State building? We make it easy for you with this three day itinerary that helps you save time and money o

Things to do in NYC in 3 days. Do you want to see the best New York attractions like the Statue of Liberty, CEntral Park, Top of the Rick and Empire State building? We make it easy for you with this three day itinerary that helps you save time and money o

Saguaro National Park - 8 amazing things to do in these National Parks in Tucson. This National Park in Arizona is one of the best places in the USA to see giant cactus. Tips and information on the best things to do in the park, special attractions to note as you are on specific hikes, hiking trails to see the Desert Sunset, whether to go to east or west Saguaro, info on camping in the park, places to stay in Tuscon and more. #Arizona #Tucson #NationalPark #NationalParks #familytravel

Saguaro National Park - 8 amazing things to do in these National Parks in Tucson. This National Park in Arizona is one of the best places in the USA to see giant cactus. Tips and information on the best things to do in the park, special attractions to note as you are on specific hikes, hiking trails to see the Desert Sunset, whether to go to east or west Saguaro, info on camping in the park, places to stay in Tuscon and more. #Arizona #Tucson #NationalPark #NationalParks #familytravel

An entrepreneur's "after-party" shoe inspired by passion for travel

Solana's shoes go around the world
An entrepreneur's fashion business was born out of a realization she had while attending college a few years ago in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Yasmine Idriss was walking home in high heels after a night of partying when she noticed a pair of students walking barefoot down the street, over shards of glass from broken beer bottles.
"I would never take my heels off and walk barefoot," she told CBS MoneyWatch. "But I would very much appreciate a pair of flats to walk home in. So I started developing this after-party shoe," she said.
The so-called "after-party" shoe, made by her company, Solana, is a canvas slip-on that doubles as a blank slate for carefully-selected fine artists.
Mexican artist Miguel Ramirez's design is featured on a shoe in Solana's Mexico collection Solana
Her business marries with her entrepreneurial spirit with her passion for travel -- and connecting with people from different cultures.
"Every shoe collection features a different culture," the Saudi Arabia-born Idriss explained. "We choose a culture, we collaborate with artists from that culture, and all the art that's created for that collection has to say something about the cultures."
Solana's first collection featured work by artists from Lebanon, where the shoes are made. Its most recent collaboration is with Mexican artists.
Idriss said she feels empowered as a businesswoman "in an era where women are supporting women."
"I definitely know how lucky I am to have started a company in this day and age and [in] this environment," she said.