When I found out I would be attending the Destination Marketing Association International’s Annual Convention in Minneapolis, the first thing I did was Google where it is. “Wow! That’s all the way up by the Dakotas!” was the first thing that ran through my mind. Growing up in the southernmost state, and then in one …
There are few places that are better suited for a romantic getaway than Martha’s Vineyard, the gorgeous island off of Massachusetts. Massachusetts was a state I had not yet experienced. I’ve only been to New England once before three years ago for a weekend, but the memories of beautiful stone walls that line the roads …
Washington, D.C. -is a city that is very dear to my heart. After spending just two months living in Georgetown three summers ago, I realized that no matter how long you spend there, you’ll never do it all. There is so much to see, eat, drink, explore – the list goes on. Being the national’s …
Portland is a place I’ve heard about for a while now. It keeps popping up on “Best X” lists; food, coffee, beer, natural beauty. There’s a lot of cool things to know about Portland, that’s for sure. It’s also very far from Florida. Across the entire country, in fact. Though I hoped I would get …
Nothing compares to traveling with a local perspective. Seeing hidden gems that aren’t as well-known and also managing to escape steep prices are some of the many perks of avoiding the most popular tourist routes in any destination. There are so endless directions to go in when considering things to see in Beijing! After spending …
Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh are the cities that frequent the conversations of your friends going to camp out in the North Carolina mountains, or making a trip to enjoy a weekend at their grandparents’ vacation house. However, there are more North Carolina cities to experience that you should have on your radar. When it comes …
Exploring more of your own turf can be just as enlightening as adventuring beyond your borders. It’s so easy to forget the novel beauty of destinations within your own backyard. I have dreamed about all the places I would love to see in other countries, when USA travel is at my fingertips with endless travel …