New York City is big (obviously) and has lots of neighborhoods to explore. It can be quite daunting to figure out where to start. I have been making a point to explore more of New York City. New areas, new (to me) restaurants and different attractions. Battery Park and the downtown area of New York…
The most popular way to visit Alaska is on a cruise. Porting in many towns for the day and exploring the area before hoping back on the boat and sailing to the next destination. Personally, a cruise isn’t for me, not because I don’t love boats but because of the environmental impacts cruises have. Most…
Maybe when you think of Salt Lake City you think of skiing or hiking. Maybe you think of it as the home of the Mormon religion. SLC is both of those things and so much more. I had been to the state of Utah before to do some hiking however I never spent any time…
Bocas Del Toro is an archipelago in northern Panama. A beach haven for surfers, yogis, and backpackers. It is a laid-back party town if ever a place existed. The streets are dirt roads, and the hotels all have their own docks. After spending a week in Panama City, it was quite the change. I wanted…
Eau Claire is said to be one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. It has a small town feel with big city amenities. With a focus on arts and a large University in the city it is obvious why this is a great place to lay down roots. With the amount of cheese…
Have you ever been to the New York City Food and Wine Festival? I have lived in New York since I was a teenager and spend so much time eating in the city and yet I have never been. This year that will all change!
When people think of Puerto Rico they tend to think of San Juan. I get it, San Juan is a great city. Its colorful and vibrant. There is a lot to do and even more to eat. But Puerto Rico isn’t one thing.
Did you know Wichita is the largest city in Kansas? Or that it’s the 48th largest city in the U.S.? The population is now around 650,000. But this Mid-West city has roots that date back all the way to the 1860’s when it was once a trading out post during the “Wild West”. Nicknamed the…
Everyone always thinks of Seattle when they think of Washington State. The sea, the mountains, Starbucks…but the other side of the state is just as wonderful and deserves more recognition. I knew very little about Spokane before I went. I love when a place can really surprise me. Spokane is located on the eastern side…
I never heard of this sleepy little mountain town. I had no idea what to expect as I drove thru the mountains into Blowing Rock. It was immense overcast and I could barely see the road when I arrived. Starving I parked on the main street and strolled around in order to find lunch.
On a quest for all things Edgar Allan Poe and the ultimate brunch spot I made my last stop on my month long road trip Baltimore. I have driven thru Maryland countless times whether it was heading to Ocean City or further south. Upon spending time in Baltimore I can’t believe I ever passed it…
When I made Roanoke a stop on my road trip I didn’t know much about it. I figured I would go on a few hikes and drink a few beers and that was that. I had no idea it was the mountain bike capital. It has an interesting culinary scene and a budding brewery scene….
