Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!
Even though I like Mexico City, I’ve spent more time just outside the capital than actually in it. There’s so much to see and do in this part of the country that it’s worth extending your visit to add in some extra stops. If you need some inspiration on where to go after Mexico City, […]
Where to Go After Mexico City: 8 Fabulous Side Trips Read More »
“Beans again?” It’s a phrase my husband’s uttered over and over again throughout quarantine, today’s remark coming with an extra ounce of frustration. I’ve made beans practically every night for dinner, half for nutrition and half because the grocery shelves are picked over. But this pot of beans isn’t for dinner; it’s for breakfast. It’s
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Mexican Sandwich Read More »
I pride myself on knowing the best hikes in Virginia, but one snowy morning I was inspired by a mystery Pinterest photo. The only problem was I didn’t actually know where the trail was. Eventually, my Google search led me to the answer: the Great Channels of Virginia. From that point on, I was even more
Texas, and El Paso in particular, is currently facing some health challenges, so even though some parks are open, please be careful and responsible. While I think it’s still too early to travel, this gives me hope. Hope that later this year, it’ll be safe for you to try out some of these outdoor things
7 Things to Do In and Around El Paso if You Love the Outdoors Read More »
Do you remember when Sunday drives were a thing? I haven’t taken many of them — I’m really the wrong generation for that — but like anyone, I’ve taken a few, going here or there or nowhere at all. It’s been forever since the last time I drove somewhere simply for the sake of driving,
I’m just going to come right out and say it: the best beaches in the country are along the Gulf coast. I’ll take either of the most popular Alabama beaches — Gulf Shores and Orange Beach — over anything on the Atlantic seaboard. The sand is softer, the waves are gentler, and the sunsets are
Orange Beach vs Gulf Shores: Both are Great but Which is Better? Read More »
Puebla falls into an awkward category, with just a little too much to squeeze in on a day trip from Mexico City but not quite enough to merit a dedicated trip of its own. You can see it all in one very long day, but even that requires you to spend the night so you don’t miss
A Puebla Itinerary: You Need More Than a Day to Do it Right Read More »
Bridging both Phoenix and Tempe, Papago Park is one of my favorite spots to add. It’s a little piece of the Sonoran Desert just a few minutes from downtown, making it one of the best ways to enjoy the southwestern environment without having to carve out a major commitment. Now, if you’re picturing any old
Things to Do in Papago Park, a Phoenix Essential Read More »
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC is so big you need a full day (or two!) to explore the entire attraction. These tips for visiting the Biltmore Estate aren’t just helpful — they’re absolutely necessary if you don’t want to miss anything. With 250 rooms covering nearly 180,000 square feet on an 8,000-acre plot of land, it’s easy
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Three years ago, I thought we were moving to Tempe, Arizona. My husband traveled there frequently for work, and after 12 or 15 trips, someone in corporate decided it might be smarter for him to live there than commute in from the east coast. As you might imagine, that led to a lot of conversations
