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 →
San Antonio was never on my list. Up until a certain point I didn't even know that much about it other than it being the home of the Alamo. Through the summer months of 2018 I was itching to nail down my next destination, but having just moved into an apartment in downtown Philadelphia, an... Continue Reading →
Welcome to my new blog! The turning point for me was about two years ago, when, fresh out of college, I found that I had nothing holding me back from going anywhere in the world. I had landed my first full-time job and had just passed the three-month period before I could start using... Continue Reading →
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