We’ve all been traveling less. A lot less. I’ve found myself turning to tv, movies and social media to help me feel connected to the world I love to explore. But I have to say, there is just something about…

I'm all about the Christmas lights. The holidays are upon us. What better way to do so than checking out drive-thru light displays? Here are a handful from across the country. What am I missing? Share in the comments! Elf…

I miss traveling. I haven't spent this much time at home in over two decades. It's had to know what's right to do at the moment: can we fly somewhere? Drive? Is it best to just stay home, or is…

A lot has changed in the travel-sphere since Covid, I haven’t spent this much time at home for over 20 years. With health and safety of utmost importance, the travel industry has seemingly ground to a halt. I has personally…

If you’ve found yourself dreaming of traveling—even just a tank of gas away—September is the perfect time. For many, September feels a bit like a fresh start. Kids are back in school (or, more accurately this year, at home distance…

COVID-19 has done a number on the travel industry. According to AAA, air travel is down 75 percent. Rail and cruise travel is down 85 percent. I know that sounds very doom and gloom, but there’s optimistic news coming out…

For me, Places to Love is all about the small local businesses, artists and restaurants that make a place unique. COVID is back, cases are continuing to grow. Watching the news is just so disheartening. A lot of small businesses…

I'm calling it: 2020 is the year of the road trip. So much has changed in the past few months. From performing daily tasks like grocery shopping and schooling from home, sometimes I find myself wondering if this is real…

I'm pleased to introduce Places to Love study guides! Invention often comes from necessity. I think I can speak for most parents when I say life during COVID19 has everything turned upside down. Zoom calls with teachers that never seem…