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Five Highlights from a Long Weekend in Atlanta

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Adrienne

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We recently spent a long weekend in Atlanta visiting family.  It was my first trip to the city (other than the airport) and I was happy to discover a lot of fun, family-friendly activities. Here are the highlights from our … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, family, foodie, georgia, history, restaurants, southern, usa

A Budget-Friendly Weekend of Family Fun in Madison, Wisconsin

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Adrienne

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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 →

Posted in cities, family, roadtrip, usa, wisconsin

A Foodie Excursion to Deer Isle, Maine

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Adrienne

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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 →

Posted in foodie, luxury, maine, restaurants, roadtrip, seafood, usa

A Front Row Seat to the Manta Ray Ballet: Night Snorkeling with Mantas on Hawaii’s Big Island

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Adrienne

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One night earlier this month, I found myself up way past my bedtime, face down in surprisingly frigid Hawaiian waters, clinging to a lit-up surfboard and waiting for the evening’s guests of honor to show up. Those guests? The majestic … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, hawaii, outdoorsy, usa, wildlife

48 (Foodie) Hours in Portland, Maine

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Adrienne

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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 →

Posted in brunch, cities, foodie, maine, restaurants, roadtrip, seafood, usa

Food and Fun in Fort Wayne

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Adrienne

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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 →

Posted in brunch, cities, desserts, indiana, pet-friendly, restaurants, roadtrip, usa

Feasting in Indiana’s Hamilton County

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Adrienne

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Whenever I head to the Indianapolis area I tend to naturally gravitate towards the city itself, but I know that the cities just north of Indy have a lot to offer too – and they’re actually closer to my home … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, foodie, indiana, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

What to Do in New Orleans (In Between Meals)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Adrienne

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Preservation Hall ticket

You know I don’t hesitate to build trips around food, but it’s always nice when a city offers more than just great restaurants. New Orleans is the perfect example of a place with incredible food but also a lot of … Continue reading →

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New Orleans: The Food Highlights

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Adrienne

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Fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict, Cafe Fleur de Lis, New Orleans

I’ve long maintained that New Orleans is one of the very best destinations in the US for people who love food, but until recently that assertion was based on a trip I took there with my father when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cajun-creole, fine dining, foodie, louisiana, restaurants, seafood, southern, usa

Christmas in New York

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Adrienne

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Light-up stars at the Time Warner Center

I have never fallen head over heels in love with New York City. There are things I can appreciate about it – the ability to get any kind of food you want delivered directly to your door at any time … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, new york, usa

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