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2021 Year In Review

For me, this year was all about reinvention. I revisited many places I had previous been to and tried to look at them in a new light. I took trips without the intention of checking things off a bucket list. I learned the importance of slowing down, as if remembering that I don’t need to […]

Day Trips from DC – Shenandoah National Park

I haven’t been to D.C. since I was in High School. Back then, I went on a week-long trip learning about our government, while also taking in the sights. (You can check out that blog here.) Recently, my work offered me the chance to go to D.C. for a marketing conference. While this trip was […]

How to Explore the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Are you interested in getting off the grid for a few days? How about seeing wildlife in their natural habitats? The famed Yellowstone, and less popular Grant Teton, National Park might be just what you need. This blog is going to cover my favorite spots inside the parks, as well as a few tidbits I […]

My Travel Horror Stories

Happy October! In honor of Halloween being this month, I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and look back at some of my travel “horror” stories. No matter how versed you are in the world of travel, things are bound to go wrong. And that’s okay. It’s how you […]

My 9 Favorite Nashville Bars

Last month, I celebrated my sister’s 21st birthday down in Nashville. Now, I have been to music city before (read more on that here) and I’m not the biggest drinker, however I still thought it would be a heck of a lot of fun to go with my sister and her friends. Last time I […]

The Perfect New England Fall Road Trip

As we head into August, it’s on the back of my mind that the best season is soon approaching. Obviously, I’m taking about Fall. I love everything about the fall weather, but mostly that I can wear a sweatshirt every.single.day. Last year I took my mom and sister on a New England road trip that […]

How to Spend One Day in OKC

If you’re looking for a quick vacation, just something to mix up your daily routine, or are looking for a place to break up a really long road trip – Oklahoma City is the perfect place to spend on day in. My friend and I were headed to Texas from Nebraska via car and knew […]

7 Restaurants You Need to Try in Marco Island, Florida

Eating is a huge big part of the travel experience. Food and travel go hand in hand as you associate certain food groups to be “better” or “fresher” in the area you’re traveling to. I usually don’t order seafood as often being from the Midwest, but when I’m on the coasts you can catch me […]

4 Quirky, Iowa Roadside Attractions

The Midwest is often classified as the “flyover states” … aka states you fly over to get to your final destination. This can also be applied to road trips. You might have to drive through some Midwest counties to get to your actual destination. And while I do believe the Midwest has some unique offers […]