July and August 2022 Travel and Blogging Recap
I'm a month behind on publishing this post… whoops! I guess that's what happens when you start traveling regularly again after 2 years at...
March and April 2022 Travel and Blogging Recap
Whew, what a couple of months it's been! I just got back from a week in Tennessee, and I honestly feel like I just...
3 Days in Detroit Itinerary: How to Spend a Long Weekend in Motor City
When you think of city breaks in the US, I'm willing to bet you usually think of either big cities like New York or...
January and February 2022 Travel and Blogging Recap
Hello friends! I know it's been a while since I've published one of these updates for you. And I don't really have a great...
New Year, New Travels: 10 Travel Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
It's that time again… the beginning of a new year, when we're supposed to be setting goals and making resolutions for the Year to...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
10 Epic Things to Do in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia
In December 2020, the New River Gorge National River that winds through the Appalachian Mountains got re-designated to national park status, making New River...
March and April 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
I always look back at my most recent roundup before I write a new one, just to jog my memory about what I was...
How I Failed at Being a Digital Nomad
For those of you who have been following me for a while, you might know that I've been running this blog since 2010. It...