Year in Review: My Top Travel (and Non-Travel) Highlights of 2021
I won't lie to you: 2021 included a lot less travel than I had hoped it would after feeling so optimistic early on in...
5 Days in Savannah: The Perfect Day-By-Day Savannah Itinerary
There are a few things I look for when planning a city break: interesting history, good food, and access to nature/outdoor spaces. And Savannah,...
Day Tripping to Dry Tortugas National Park: Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to national parks in the United States, there are several that everyone has definitely heard of. The Grand Canyon. Yellowstone. Zion....
How to Spend One Day at the Corning Museum of Glass
When someone tells me that an attraction has “something for everyone,” I'm sometimes skeptical. Everyone? Really? But in some instances, it's just true! And...
A Perfect Finger Lakes Road Trip Itinerary for 5 or 7 Days
Road tripping in the USA is, hands-down, my favorite way to explore this country. But not every road trip has to be on one...
September and October 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
In my last update, I honestly was dreading what fall would bring. I was unmotivated to write, and on the verge of having to...
The Ultimate 7-Day Florida Keys Road Trip Itinerary
When most people think of road trips in the United States, they think of wide open spaces and putting thousands of miles on the...
10 Amazing Places to See Fall Colors in Michigan
Move over, New England. When it comes to great spots in the US to spot the yellows, oranges, and reds of fall foliage, the state...
3 Days in Chicago: The Perfect Chicago Itinerary for a Solo Weekend Trip
Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the Midwest – and indeed one of my favorite cities in all of the United States!...
July and August 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
With Labor Day weekend now behind us, my brain is teetering on the edge of full-on Fall Mode. Despite it still being warm here...
Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Parkersburg, West Virginia
When it comes to towns in West Virginia, almost all of them are what most of us would consider a “small town.” (In fact,...
Climbing a Via Ferrata in West Virginia: Crazy Fun or Just Plain Crazy?
I'll admit it: I found myself stifling a laugh as I watched back some GoPro video my husband Elliot had filmed while climbing a...
How to Spend One Day at Indiana Dunes National Park + Tips for Visiting
Known for its 15 miles of sandy beachfront along Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes has long been a popular beach destination for people living in...
Turkey Encompassed with Intrepid Travel: A Great Intro to Turkey
Turkey is a place that has always held a certain amount of fascination for me. I fell in love with Istanbul through books long...
11 Awesome Things to Do in Madison, Wisconsin in the Summer
You all know by now that I'm a massive Midwest fangirl. I was born in the Midwest, grew up in the Midwest, and have...
May and June 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
Can you believe that we're more than halfway through 2021 already? I swear, this year is flying by – which is kind of crazy,...
The Perfect One Week West Virginia Road Trip Itinerary for the Outdoors Lover
One of the things I love most about traveling is the ability to learn things on every trip. And one of the biggest lessons...