Labor Day Lake Getaways
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…
8 Incredible Things to Do in Coastal Maine
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…
How to Spend an Exciting Weekend in Colorado Springs
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…
Why Not Plan a Coolcation?
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 --…
The Sweetest Travel Inspiration for Chocolate Lovers
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…
Underrated Places to Go Outdoors in the USA
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…
Skip the Coast in Costa Rica and Head Inland for Green Season
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…
Epic Road Trip Ideas to Plan With Your Best Friends
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…
13 Incredible Frank Lloyd Wright Places You Need to See in Person
No name is quite as famous in American design as that of Frank Lloyd Wright. During his 70-year career, he built over a thousand buildings and his mark on our country’s architectural history and influence over later architects cannot be…
Marvelous Mountain Escapes
Sometimes, during the warm summer months, I think about the arrival of cooler days and how much I enjoy being outside without the sweltering heat and humidity. Then, I calmly remember that any time of the year is perfect for…