I have $399.89 in my travel savings account. That’s barely enough to pay for airfare somewhere interesting — let alone pay for my husband’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 […]
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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 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
Fall in Virginia is the best time to visit. The state bursts with natural color, events, and weather too good to be true. I’m lucky enough to take advantage of weekend getaways, but it’s worth the trip even if you fly in. Trick or Treat in Richmond’s Fan As a former resident of “The Fan”
I’m not a native Virginian, but that’s precisely why I know the best things to do in Virginia. I made a huge effort to travel and explore the state when I moved here in 2010 and since then I’ve continued to seek fun things to do in Virginia. If you’re also on a quest to explore
For the six years I’ve lived here, I’ve been scared of Virginia wine. How could it possibly be good in a hot, muggy climate? It’s not just stereotypes: several of my friends specifically said local wineries weren’t notable, so I never felt the need to give them a chance. On the Eastern Shore of Virginia,
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If I had the money for a beach house, the first place I’d look is Cape Charles VA. That’s something I never thought I’d say about a town that’s only ten blocks long. You can bike from the harbor on the far edge of town to the beach in under 10 minutes. How could that
Mercy Street is just like the first few chapters of Harry Potter. If you don’t stick it out, you’ll never get to the good stuff. Frankly, if this spring hadn’t been so wet and miserable, I never would’ve turned it on. I have no patience for PBS series and the introductory scenes of this TV mini-series
