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Author: Alyssa
Traveling Light: A Packing List for a Weekend in the Mountains of Southern West Virginia
Unpacking everything that went in my carry-on for a weekend in Southern West Virginia Who doesn’t love a good road trip? The open road, the excuse to eat all the snacks you want, a great audiobook, and the ability to detour as your heart pleases… Driving certainly offers benefits over flying, in some instances. And …
Savoring the Season: Your Guide to the Perfect Summer Getaway in Summers County, West Virginia
Sharing my essential weekend guide to Summers County, West Virginia West Virginia just might be the country’s best-kept secret, and I’m all too happy to spread the word. With the exception of a quick jaunt into the northern panhandle, and a chill mountain house rental a few years ago, I’ve spent shamefully little time in …
My Favorite Transitional “Jumpsuit” – A Review of the Frame Ponte Culotte and Poppy Tank from wool&
Linen may be summer’s darling and cotton is a classic, but those aren’t the only fibers that should be in your closet this season. One of my favorite summer fabrics is also one that receives a lot of raised eyebrows: wool. I was generously gifted these pieces from wool&, but as always, all opinions are …
Sets Appeal: A Review of (Almost!) Every Linen Top and Bottom from Quince
Sharing an unsponsored review of Quince linen tanks, tops, shorts, and pants. Here in the Carolinas, temperatures continue to inch closer to triple digits, and there is little else to do except move slowly and reach for light, breathable layers (and, of course, do our very best to explore the great indoors!). Linen has long …
Traveling Light: Packing List for a Weekend in Rochester, New York
Sharing my ultra-light packing list for a summer weekend getaway in Rochester, New York This might just be my smallest pack ever (not just in the history of the blog, but ever) with four days/three nights in a tote bag. Until a recent weekend in Rochester, New York, there was a tie for my lightest …
The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Rochester, New York
Something I found fascinating when telling friends and family we were heading to Rochester for the weekend was that everyone had a different immediate response: “Eastman Kodak!” “Wineries!” “Garbage Plates!” “Susan B. Anthony!” “Video Games!” It will never get old to me that people’s first reaction to simply hearing the name of a destination is …
8 Essential Restaurants in Rochester, New York
Look, I love an iconic meal as much as anyone else – bagels in NYC, pasta in Italy, tacos in Austin, stroopwafels in Amsterdam, far too much fish in Denmark, barbecue in Memphis… Those meals are popular for a reason and they wind up being a large part of the visitor experience. I’m happy to …
From Scrabble to Suffrage: Four Rochester Museums You Just Can’t Miss
Welcome to Rochester, New York: a city steeped in culture and history. There’s no better way to discover the elements that have shaped the city’s identity than by exploring its captivating museums. From the world’s oldest photography museum to the largest collection of play artifacts, Rochester offers an eclectic array of experiences for visitors of …
13 Things You Should Know Before You Book a Flight with Avelo Airlines for the First Time
I appreciate the finer things in life, but I love a bargain. So when I learned that relative newcomer Avelo Airlines was launching service in the Carolinas, I was pretty stoked at the chance to fly to even more destinations at a lower price. Well, that was over a year ago. Thanks to the young …