Continuing my beer tour of western Tennessee (check out my other post on Nashville beers), here are the local craft beers that I tried in Memphis! Ghost River Brewing Company After a headache of a bus ride from Nashville to Memphis, my first stop had to be food and a good drink. Along with a... Continue Reading →
In Southwest Philadelphia along Cobbs Creek lies Mount Moriah, one of the city's great rural cemeteries developed in the mid-1800's. It once even held the grave of Betsy Ross, before she and husband John Claypoole were moved to the courtyard of her historic landmark home on Arch Street. Unlike the city's beloved National Historic Landmark... Continue Reading →
When you think Tennessee, probably the first alcohol to come to mind is whiskey, and if you're visiting Nashville you'll surely find it there. There are a number of local distilleries, and the famous Jack Daniels Distillery is a doable daytrip from Nashville. But for the beer-drinkers out there, Nashville has plenty to offer too.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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