For about six or seven summers in a row, my family would make the car drive from our home in the D.C. suburbs to Charleston, South Carolina. While my dad’s family hailed from the Boston area, my mom’s family had southern roots and on summers when we couldn’t visit both sides of the family, we’d
Valentine’s Day may be around the corner, so if you’re thinking of a last-minute weekend getaway, I’ve got just the city. Of course, you don’t have to save all your sweetness for the day of love; try to find a way to make your special someone feel special every day of the year. Here are
2017 is in full swing, which means a weekend getaway is in order. Since flights are sometimes the most expensive part of any trip, I’ve rounded up 7 road trip ideas from major cities across the country. Of course, these picks are all based on my personal opinion so feel free to add your OWN
Ready for an epic road trip? I’ve got just the thing! After spending a week in southern Utah, I’m officially obsessed with the “Beehive State.” As someone who grew up taking road trips up the east coast every summer, I couldn’t wait to get in the passengers seat and stare out the window. Maybe it’s because
If you hadn’t inferred this from my Instagram feed yet, I’m mildly obsessed with Utah! One of my goals this year has been to explore more of my own country rather than jetting across the globe. Don’t get me wrong; I LOVE traveling to far flung corners of the globe but I also don’t want to forget
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been borderline obsessed with marine mammals but I certainly wasn’t unique in that sense; many children dream of becoming marine biologists when they grow up. In fact, for a good decade, I wanted nothing more than to work as a marine mammal trainer at SeaWorld. Oh, how times have changed! While
Making the move to the west coast meant many things: warmer year-round weather, more expensive rent and, of course, easy access to Napa Valley and Sonoma County. When I lived in New York I really didn’t take advantage of nearby day trips and I didn’t want the same thing to be true of San Francisco. In the last
New Orleans continues to be a hub for artists, designers, and musicians. Perhaps best known for its annual Mardi Gras celebration, the city has plenty to offer in terms of culture and entertainment any time of year. From flavorful Creole cuisine and inventive cocktails to live jazz performances and local artisan markets, here’s a boho guide to
New Orleans was every bit as magnificent as I hoped. While I’m sure it would be pretty memorable to explore NOLA during Mardi Gras, I’m actually really happy that my first visit was during a relatively quiet week in early December. I still got to experience the chaos that is Bourbon Street but I also
Although I was only in Portland for a few days, I did my best to explore as many neighborhoods as possible. If you’ve never been to Portland, let’s start with some basic orientation to help get your bearings. The city is divided by the Willamette River, with the more walkable neighborhoods on the west side and
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