This is the second NYC packing list in the history of this blog – the first was way back in the fall of 2017 when skinny jeans were de rigueur and my Vejas were brand new (wow, look how bright and clean they were!). While my style has shifted some over the years, my love …
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36 Hours in NYC: Lower Manhattan
I can’t believe it’s been more than five years since I stepped foot in NYC (well, I guess given the events of the last few years I technically can believe it – but considering Michael and I used to visit the city two or three times a year, it still feels strange). A relatively inexpensive …
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Greenway Restaurant at CPCC
What you need to know to score a reservation to this well-kept secret fine dining experience (and psst… it’s only $15!).
Traveling Light: Austin, Texas Packing List
Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Austin, Texas.
Weekend Getaway Travel Guide: Austin Texas
A food-lovers guide to the Texas capital
Day Trip Travel Guide: Albemarle, NC
I’m back with another regional guide! Today we’re visiting Albemarle, just one hour East of Charlotte. Stanly County, North Carolina, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. As the home to Morrow Mountain State Park, Lake Tillery, and Uwharrie National Forest, this region offers so many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Locals know this and …
The Ultimate Day Trip Guide for Concord, North Carolina
Heading to Concord, North Carolina? Here is the ultimate day-trip guide, with all the best things to do and to eat, drink, and shop.
Traveling Light: Packing List for Johnson City, Tennessee
Sharing my real-life packing list for a weekend in Northeast Tennessee, with activities ranging from hiking to biking to indulging in date-night dinners (and all packed in a carry-on!).
The Sweetest Winter Holiday Getaway Guide to Johnson City, Tennessee
Experiencing the sweetest holiday traditions in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains—and all of the local shops, restaurants, and activities that should be on your list!
Checking In: A Review of Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee
An honest review of Johnson City’s stunning boutique hotel and its restaurant, Wellington’s.