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Five Must-Dos on Maui

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

I think of Maui, more than any other Hawaiian island, as having a little bit of everything: nice beaches with great snorkeling, dramatic volcanic scenery, and some surrounding islands to visit for the day. With so many options, it can be tough … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hawaii, restaurants, seafood, usa

The Sweet Side of New York City

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Ice cream sandwich from The Meatball Shop

I think it’s hard to argue with the assertion that New York City is the best city in the US – and one of the best in the world – for food. Sure, you may be able to get better … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, foodie, new york, restaurants, usa

A Perfect Fall Weekend in Acadia National Park

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Gorham Mountain Trail

I grew up visiting my grandparents every summer at their home in Trenton, Maine, right near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Maybe it’s partly due to my sentimental attachment to the place, but I think Acadia is one … Continue reading →

Posted in maine, outdoorsy, pet-friendly, usa Tagged maine, national parks, outdoors, travel, united states

Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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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 →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Yosemite National Park

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Upper Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Of all the things I loved about living in the Bay Area, one of my very favorites was having Yosemite National Park only a few hours away by car. Yosemite is one of the US’s most stunning National Parks, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, california, outdoorsy, usa Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

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 →

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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

Five Things You Can’t Miss on Kauai

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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North shore of Kauai from a helicopter

If I were forced to pick a favorite Hawaiian island I would probably go with the Big Island, but Kauai is a close runner-up. The beauty of the Na Pali coast is unparalleled elsewhere in Hawaii, and it’s less touristy … Continue reading →

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