If you’ve been following along with each new season of “Places to Love,” you’ll notice a trend… I’ve been loving exploring what some may call America’s flyover country. You know the stereotype - wide, open fields with nothing to see…
I’ve been able to visit some truly incredible wine regions in my many years of travel, and what I’ve found is that there are so many unexpected regions producing some of the most interesting creations! Italy, France, and Napa Valley…
I don’t know why, but there’s something about nearing the end of summer that makes me want to book a lake getaway. I love the idea of renting a kayak, floating along, soaking in the breeze, and dangling my feet…
If you're planning a trip to this region, you're in luck. With so much natural beauty and local passion, there is no shortage of incredible things to do in Coastal Maine. Stretching over 3,400 miles, Coastal Maine has been a…
If you feel the need for some fresh air and relaxation, nothing will do the trick better than spending a weekend in Colorado Springs. Back in the day, many Americans would travel out to the Pikes Peak region in search…
Summer these days means record high temperatures and almost unbearably hot days. I don't know about you but doing an afternoon walking tour in Rome doesn't have quite the same appeal as it did maybe ten or twenty years ago --…
Why not travel for chocolate? Like most foods and drinks we love, chocolate isn’t just a sweet treat to have after (okay, before) dinner. For many places, it’s intertwined with their history, culture, and identity, not to mention the artistry…
If you ask me, one of the very best things about living in the United States is the unending list of incredible places to go outdoors. I like to think it's one aspect of this country that everyone across the…
Costa Rica may literally translate to “rich coast,” but on this most recent trip, I decided to skip the coasts and head inland. Since we were traveling during the green season, also known as the months between May and November…
If you’re around my age, I just know the idea of a road trip conjures up long, cross country car rides stuffed in the backseat of a station wagon. (And when I say backseat, I mean backseat!) Dad’s driving and…