Admittedly I can't say I ever knew all that much about the city of Memphis other than it being home to Elvis Presley's Graceland. And to be honest I can't say I ever had a desire to visit up until a few months ago. In my travel planning for Nashville I came across a blog... Continue Reading →
Everyone lately is going to Nashville. This lively southern city is becoming quite the place to have your bachelorette party or girls weekend. But what about a solo trip for someone who doesn't even care for country music that much? Well I did just that, and I had a blast! Nashville has something for everyone... Continue Reading →
San Antonio's history is mostly known for its Spanish colonial period and the Texas Revolution, but woven into the city's rich history and culture is the art of brewing, an art which has seen a recent rejuvenation with the appearance of new craft breweries. German immigrant William Menger opened the city's first brewery on the... Continue Reading →
I've written before about all the joys of traveling alone. Now here's the catch: with being a solo traveler - and especially a female one - comes a ton of preparation and precaution. Here are 18 things to think about if you are considering some solo travel of your own. 1. Read hotel reviews. Chances... Continue Reading →
When you think of traveling to Canada, you probably don't think of beer. But the province of Quebec is currently nurturing a booming craft beer scene. In fall of 2017 I took a five-day trip split between Montreal and Quebec City and sampled a few local brews along the way. Here is everything that I... Continue Reading →
So many layers, so little suitcase space! Packing to stay warm and packing light don't have to be mutually exclusive. As someone who always tries to avoid checking bags when I fly, I've nearly mastered the art of fitting a strategic wardrobe into a carry-on. Once upon a time I even packed for blizzard conditions... Continue Reading →
It's that wonderful time of year when snowflakes are falling here in the Mid-Atlantic and most people are taking their trips south in search of warmer weather, and I've been reminiscing about two years ago when I decided to go north instead. It was probably the craziest travel decision I have ever made, and with... Continue Reading →
I've come to love the classic exchange that happens every time I tell someone that I'm about to leave for a trip: "Who are you going with?" "No one. It's just me." "Do you have friends that live there?" "Nope." Usually then some kind of surprised "Oh wow!" which I can't say I really blame... Continue Reading →
I have heard so many complaints about budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit. Delays. Fees. No free snacks. Crappy uncomfortable seats. Because of what I have heard, I have always been hesitant to book a Frontier flight despite being a pretty avid budget traveler. But for my recent trip to San Antonio, Texas, I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Austin is weird. That's not an insult or offense, it's something Austinites have fully embraced. They've even adopted a slogan - "Keep Austin Weird," their way of encouraging support of their small local businesses. We're talking about the city that has chicken shit bingo (no lie), a Cathedral of Junk which has become an attraction... Continue Reading →
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