I finally get it. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure out why people would pay extra for a “premium view” room. I’ve stayed in these rooms before (due to free upgrades), and I’ve never gotten a thrill from them. So what if I can see the ocean or the mountains? I’d rather gaze upon […]
My husband and I have a habit of choosing spring vacations in destinations that are still in the process of thawing out. Memorial Day may seem like the beginning of summer to a lot of people, but in mountainous outdoor areas, it’s still a very likely possibility that snow will still be covering trails. This
If you’ve ever visited the Pacific Northwest in the spring, you might be familiar with how dreary the weather can be. Coming from Virginia, I was adjusted to warm, sunny days. Portland, though, was forecasted to be a high of 60 with cloudy, rainy skies the entire time. Since we’re hikers, cool temperatures don’t bother
I’ve spent a lot of unexpected time at airports in the past three weeks, so have had plenty of time to rank my favorite things to do to pass the time. 5. Go Online Yes, I procrastinate on the internet on a daily basis, but I do so through embarrassing methods when I’m in airport
For the first time ever, I’ve gone somewhere without actually seeing the city. I’m guessing some business travelers may be used to this feeling, but as a leisure traveler, it’s a first for me. I spent five nights at the Courtyard Marriott Portland City Center, which has a really convenient location for seeing Portland (Oregon),
I’m always looking for great weekend getaways, and I’ve got a stockpile of bookmarked websites for inspiration. Often, these bookmarks get buried under more recent findings, but I brushed off my plans for Fallingwater after I saw Travel Bug Diary mention it in her 2012 travel highlights. The trip started to piece itself together further
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If you’re used to redeeming hotel points, it can get easy to fall into a trap of expecting luxury in every stay. But what happens when you no longer have the points or cash to fund that type of travel? I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. In all seriousness, I knew exactly what I
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I loved learning more about Memphis’ music and pop culture, but no matter how much fun I was having, my attention span can only handle so much information about one topic. Luckily, there are a lot of things to do in Memphis beyond music and the blues. 5 Things to Do in Memphis TN (Not Related
In Memphis, checking out some good music is a no-brainer. Beale Street is worthy of its fame, and I was thrilled that live music wasn’t limited to just weekend nights. While I can heartily recommend checking out a blues club or two on your visit, I also really loved learning more about the different styles
I used to plan out one or two restaurants to try on vacation based on suggestions from friends, but today it’s all too easy to get more recommendations than you can possibly squeeze into a single trip. For a small city, Asheville had a lot of restaurants I wanted to try and it was impossible
