10 Awesome Things to Do in the Brunswick Islands in North Carolina + Why to Visit
When it comes to family-friendly beach destinations in the US, lots of people think about the Carolinas. Famous beach spots in North Carolina and...
Romantic Things to Do in Scottsdale for the Perfect Couples Getaway
I've written about Scottsdale, Arizona before; about how it's so much more than just a golf destination, and about how it actually makes for...
How to Have the Best Cherry Blossom Trip to Washington, DC
Think of flowering cherry trees, and you might think of Japan. The delicate, fleeting white-pink blossoms (“sakura” in Japanese) represent all at once hope...
The Best Things to do in Lexington, KY: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
Ever since I was a horse-obsessed middle-schooler, I've wanted to visit Lexington, Kentucky. Often referred to as the Horse Capital of the World thanks...
The Best Things to Do in Franklin, Tennessee: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
If you're looking for a city filled with good food, interesting history, live music, and some good old Southern charm, then you need look...
3 Days in Detroit: 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...
Top 24 Things to Do in Key West (That Aren’t Duval Street)
The little island community of Key West is famous for a handful of things; things like Key lime pie and Ernest Hemingway and Caribbean...
5 Days in Savannah: The Perfect Day-By-Day 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,...
Solo in Chicago: The Perfect Itinerary for a Solo Weekend Trip to the Windy City
Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the Midwest – and indeed one of my favorite cities in all of the United States!...
A Summer-Lover’s Guide to the Outdoors in Madison, Wisconsin
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...
5 Days in San Juan, Puerto Rico: A San Juan Itinerary You Can Use!
I first visited Puerto Rico back in 2016. I spent a week hopping around the Caribbean island, splashing around on famous beaches, going zip...
Winter Travel: A Long Winter Weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Here's a fun fact about me: I actually prefer cold weather to hot weather. Yes, it's true! Having grown up in Ohio, I'm used...
3 Days in Scottsdale, Arizona: 3 Itineraries for 3 Different Types of Travelers
When it comes to weekend getaway destinations, the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, really is the full package. It's easy to get to and get...
Get to Know the Quirky Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan
When I visited the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the first time earlier this summer, I was struck by how cool and how...
5 Reasons to Visit Ann Arbor, Michigan (That Have Nothing to Do with College Football)
Growing up in Ohio where everyone assumes we're all Ohio State fans (spoiler alert: I'm really not), it's basically required knowledge that Ann Arbor...
How to Love Nashville Even if You Don’t Love Country Music
I remember the first response I got from a friend of mine last year when I excitedly told her that I was *finally* going...
How to Spend 24 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina
I always make it a point to travel a bit in the US every year, simply because it's huge and diverse and there are...