How to Save Money for Travel: 35 Ingenious Tips
I absolutely LOVED all the responses to how to save money for travel on this Instagram post, so I had to compile all the tips into one blog post for everyone to use! There are so many gems that I…
The Dos and Don’ts of Airplane Travel
I always liken riding in an airplane to living in a neighborhood. Except instead of having some walls and maybe a yard to separate you and your neighbors, you’re right next to and behind each other… in a small cylindrical…
Give Your Mom the Gift of Solo Travel this Mother’s Day
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I think I officially have enough experience under my belt to let you know exactly what most moms want and don’t want. For starters (and this might surprise you), they absolutely do not want…
How to Plan a Day Trip
Wondering how exactly to plan a day trip? I've got you covered. There's something very freeing about day trips. They're this easy, low-stakes way just to GO SOMEWHERE and find inspiration from your new surroundings. With a longer vacation comes…
Spring Break 2026: Tips & Advice
What a winter we’ve had – and though we are all looking forward to Spring Break, recent weather and major geopolitical events have us all a bit shaken and feeling vulnerable. Below is what I do to control my travel…
25 of the Best Summer Vacation Spots in the US
Considering I’ve had a chance to travel all across the US over the years, I like to think I know a thing or two about picking some of the best summer vacation spots in the US! There really is nothing…
A “Places to Love” Gift Guide
If you’ve been a longtime viewer of “Places to Love,” you know we love featuring locally-owned businesses wherever we go. Below is a guide to some of the products featured on the show that would make absolutely fantastic gifts. From…
Hostess with the Mostest: 13 Tips for Hosting Guests Over the Holidays
With the holidays coming up, I know a lot of us are gearing up to open our homes for friends and family visiting from afar. As someone who has stayed in some of the best hotels and BnBs in the…
12 Excellent Cities to Visit for Culture
As much as I love getting outdoors, going for scenic drives, and discovering small towns, I also really love a good city break. Now, the key to a good city break is to pick a place brimming with culture. You…
Warm Weather Destinations to Beat the Winter Blues
You've heard of "snowbirds," right? If you haven't, it's a term for people who live in a northern area and head south once winter hits and the temperatures drop. When I was growing up, it always conjured up images of…