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A Weekend Getaway to the Windy City

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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Navy Pier from the Seadog architectural boat cruise

I’m not really much of a city person. Give me ocean or mountain scenery over skyscrapers any day of the week. But there are a few cities that, for one reason or another, have really captured my heart, and Chicago is … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cities, fine dining, foodie, illinois, mexican, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

Falling for Chiang Mai by Day and Night

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Adrienne

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Lions at Wat Phra Singh

I knew before we ever arrived in Thailand that we weren’t going to have as much time as I would have liked in Chiang Mai. With only two weeks to see the entire country and the desire to spend some time … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, thailand

Bangkok’s Must-Sees: The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Adrienne

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Grand Palace

Bangkok isn’t a city with a huge number of tourist attractions or must-see sights. But one thing you can’t miss in the City of Angels is the Grand Palace, an expansive complex that contains the official royal residence, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, history, thailand

First Impressions of Bangkok: Color and Chaos

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Adrienne

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Bangkok Chinatown

Everything I had read before we left for Thailand suggested that Bangkok is a hard city to love as a first-time visitor. With only 48 hours to spend there, I sort of anticipated that I wasn’t going to fall head … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, misadventures, thailand

One Day in Helsinki

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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Government building

For most of us living in the United States, going to another country for a day is hard to imagine. But in Europe it’s commonplace, thanks to an expansive train system and discount air carriers. When I found myself with a free … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, finland Tagged cities, europe, finland, scandinavia, travel

Visiting Nashville with Dog in Tow

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Adrienne

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Ducks in Centennial Park

We consider our dog Dancer a member of our family, and take her with us on our travels whenever possible. She’s a great traveler and is usually perfectly content to snooze in the hotel room while we go out and do stuff, but … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, foodie, pet-friendly, tennessee, usa

A Night at the Grand Ole Opry

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Adrienne

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Grand Ole Opry stage, Nashville, Tennessee

Eating wasn’t the only goal of our Nashville trip. It isn’t called Music City for nothing, after all, and since I love country music, seeing a Grand Ole Opry show was on my “must do” list for our visit. The … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, tennessee, usa

A Weekend in Nashville: 72 Hours of Eating All the Southern Food I Could Get My Hands On

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Adrienne

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Biscuit Love, Nashville, TN

When I found out we were moving to Indiana from California last year, one of the things I was most excited about was the (relative) proximity to Southern cities, especially Nashville. I know Nashville is having A Moment right now, … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cities, foodie, restaurants, soul food, southern, tennessee, usa

My Favorite Food Spots from a Weekend in Portland, Oregon

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Adrienne

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Steak club biscuit, Pine State Biscuits, Portland, OR

Portland is a great city for foodies, and it’s compact and easy to navigate, meaning you can see – and eat – a lot, even in a regular two-day weekend. My #1 recommendation for food in Portland is the charming … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, desserts, foodie, italian, oregon, restaurants, southern, usa

Los Angeles for the TV and Movie Fan

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Set of Central Perk from Friends, Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Los Angeles, California

I’ve been to LA probably a dozen times, but most of my visits have been business trips to downtown, which is not much of a tourist area. My favorite LA trips, however, were a couple of “father daughter” trips I … Continue reading →

Posted in california, cities, usa

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