Some of you have read this blog long enough to remember how much I disliked Richmond when I first moved there in 2010. It took awhile for the city to grow up, but today there are a ton of things to do in Richmond VA — not to mention it has a brilliant personality and …
Best Things to do in Richmond VA: An Insider’s Guide Read More »
I love hiking whether I’m home or far away and living in Virginia means that there’s no shortage of trails to choose from (with weather that makes them accessible year-round!). This state may be underrated for its outdoor recreation, but it has treasures if you know where to look. Here are the best hikes in Virginia …
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I am not a bike rider, and yet I got it in my head that cycling the Virginia Creeper Trail would be a fun way to spend a fall day. My biking experience involves awkward and unsteady rides from my childhood, a tandem ride in San Francisco where my husband graciously ensured the safety of …
The Virginia Creeper Bike Trail: If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Read More »
You know that one thing in your city you always say you’re going to check out but never do? When something’s almost too easy and too convenient to carve out time and try? I finally stopped saying someday and went James River rafting this summer. For once, it was time to start playing tourist in my own backyard …
James River Rafting: Urban White Water Thrills in Richmond VA Read More »
I have $399.89 in my travel savings account. That’s barely enough to pay for airfare somewhere interesting — let alone pay for Mike’s ticket, our hotel, meals, or sightDOING. This fall has been rough on us financially, so it’s safe to say we won’t be traveling like we used to until things settle down in …
Why I’m Starting a Virginia Bucket List – sightDOING Style Read More »
Ice cream isn’t just for summer anymore, especially in a city like Richmond where there are warm, sunny days throughout the year. If you’re looking for a local joint with personality and creativity, look no further than these 5 places with the best ice cream in Richmond Virginia. My All-Around Favorite: Stoplight Gelato Cafe Tucked …
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 …
I don’t like to talk smack about my city, but Richmond can be superficial sometimes. Not everyone — far from it — and not all the time…but occasionally, you’ll find conversation never moves beyond a few polite pleasantries. That is, unless you have a guaranteed conversation starter. After seven years in Richmond, I finally found …
You’ve heard me share my love for Virginia’s Eastern Shore, but unless you’re from the area that might be a mystery. What exactly does “Eastern Shore” even mean? The Eastern Shore peninsula juts out between Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, carefully nestled from it’s Maryland border and connected to the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area via …
Somewhere on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, there’s an inlet with incredible views of the waterfront over humongous dunes. Another beach is one of the best places on the entire east coast to collect sea glass. There are gardens home to migrating monarch butterflies if you know when to be here. And when you’re sick of crabs …