Well hello there! Long time no see. It’s been a crazy two years, to put it mildly, but we’re finally getting back into the swing of things with travel and I decided to go back to writing here, since I … Continue reading
Four Days in Banff
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A Budget-Friendly Weekend of Family Fun in Madison, Wisconsin
I’ve been to a lot of college towns and Madison, Wisconsin is definitely one of my favorites. It had been years since I visited, so I was excited to have the opportunity to return recently and re-discover the city through … Continue reading
A Foodie Excursion to Deer Isle, Maine
I was on a flight recently, flipping through the American Way magazine when the word “Acadia” caught my eye. Turns out that Ryan McCaskey, the chef of Chicago’s amazing two-Michelin starred restaurant Acadia (which we visited and loved a few … Continue reading
48 (Foodie) Hours in Portland, Maine
Although I’ve been going to Maine almost annually since I was born, I haven’t explored much of the state outside of the Bar Harbor-Acadia National Park area. I’ve been meaning to change that, so when we visited Maine last August … Continue reading
Food and Fun in Fort Wayne
One of my travel goals for 2017 was to spend more time exploring my new(ish) home state. So I was thrilled when Visit Fort Wayne invited me up to discover Indiana’s second largest city. We had a great weekend checking … Continue reading
Bison Are Back in Indiana
Bison are featured prominently on the Indiana state seal, but they haven’t actually roamed here in almost 200 years. That changed this fall, when the Nature Conservancy introduced a 23-member herd to its Kankakee Sands Nature Preserve in Newton County. … Continue reading
Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area
Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading
Three Fun Day Trips from Las Vegas
I love Vegas as much as the next person (probably more than the next person, if we’re being honest), but even I can’t handle more than about three consecutive days on the Strip. It’s rare that I’ve visited Vegas without … Continue reading
A Day Trip to Delphi: The Ancient Center of the World
When you think of ancient Greek archaeological sites, your mind probably jumps to the Parthenon and the other buildings on the Acropolis in Athens. But those are far from the only ancient sites to explore in Greece. As I mentioned, we spent … Continue reading
Five Great Day Trips from the Bay Area
There are lots of things to love about the San Francisco Bay Area: great weather, incredible restaurants, and beautiful surroundings. One of my favorite things about the area, however, is how many great places you can visit without ever staying … Continue reading
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