About
Welcome to sierra in the city your guide to inspiring travel and unforgettable experiences.
Hey there, I’m Sierra!
I’m Sierra, a travel blogger and content creator with more than 8 years of experience creating firsthand travel guides, itineraries, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and destination tips from my travels around the world. Over the years, I’ve traveled to 12 countries and over 50+ cities, from repeat trips through Italy and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to bucket-list destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, and the U.S.
What started as a way to document my trips has grown into a resource for helping other travelers plan better trips with advice from someone who has actually been there. I share the places I genuinely loved, what I’d skip, where I’d stay again, what I actually ordered, and all those little planning details I wish I’d known before going.
When I’m not traveling, you’ll usually find me exploring new restaurants and experiences closer to home in Indianapolis. Whether I’m returning to a favorite destination or visiting somewhere completely new on my bucket list, my goal is to make planning your next trip easier and a lot more fun. Join me as we explore the world together, one destination at a time.
What You’ll Find on Sierra in the City
After more than 8 years of travel blogging, Sierra in the City has grown into a collection of guides designed to make the most of your next trip. Over the years, I’ve built in-depth guides for some of the destinations I know and love most. You’ll find plenty of travel inspiration for Italy, New York City, Greece, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and Amsterdam, along with guides to places like Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail and destinations throughout the Midwest, U.S., Caribbean, and Europe. Many are places I’ve returned to multiple times, so you’ll find everything from first-timer itineraries to restaurant recommendations, where to stay, and those little details I’ve picked up on repeat visits.
Here you’ll find:
- Destination guides and itineraries filled with practical tips for planning everything from weekend getaways to bucket-list trips.
- Hotel and restaurant recommendations with specifics like where we stayed, what we ordered, and the places I’d happily return to.
- Food, wine, and bourbon experiences because where to eat and drink is always a very important part of my itinerary.
- Practical travel tips covering transportation, costs, timing, reservations, packing, and those little things that can make a trip run much smoother.
- Travel inspiration and bucket-list ideas backed by the same research I put into planning my own trips.
- Adventures near and far, from Midwest weekend getaways and destinations around the U.S. to the Caribbean and Europe.
Whether you’re planning a quick weekend away or a bucket-list destination you’ve been dreaming about for years, I’m here to help you spend less time overwhelmed by the planning and more time getting excited about where you’re going.
How I Create My Travel Guides
I’m a big believer that the best travel advice comes from actually experiencing a place and really doing your homework before you get there. My guides are shaped by years of firsthand travel, from staying at the hotels, eating at the restaurants, taking the tours, and figuring out all those little logistics along the way, combined with the extensive research I put into planning every single trip.
I take lots of notes (and way too many photos) along the way so I can share the details that actually help you plan: what we ordered, what things cost, how we got around, what I’d book again, and what I might do differently next time. I also return to many of my favorite destinations, giving me the chance to revisit old favorites, discover new ones, and keep my recommendations useful over time.
My goal is to make you feel like you have a friend who has already done a whole lot of the planning for you!
Want to work with me?
Thanks so much for your interest in partnering! With over 8 years of experience as a travel blogger and content creator, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with a wide variety of incredible brands, from boutique hotels and luxury resorts to tourism boards, tour companies, restaurants, bars, and local experiences. Through blog coverage, social media content, and storytelling that feels both inspiring and real, I love helping brands connect with curious travelers looking for their next unforgettable experience.
Here’s how we can work together:
– Sponsored blog + social media posts
– Hotel, tour, or restaurant features
– Destination campaigns + tourism press trips
– Reels, carousels, and short-form video content
– Brand or product collaborations
– UGC + photography for your channels
Every partnership is tailored to fit both your goals and my audience, and I’m all about creating content that actually resonates (no cookie-cutter posts here). If you’ve got something in mind, I’d love to hear more. Just shoot me a message through my contact form or send an email to get the conversation started!
Let’s make something extraordinary together ✈️
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