A quick weekend getaway guide to Boston and Cambridge—perfect for second-timers. As a travel blogger, I find myself spending more time than I’d like touring my site’s analytics. It’s tedious, but I get to learn so much about the kind of content you’re interested in. And when $75 round-trip tickets popped up for one of …
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A Review of Moëca in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tucked just around the corner from Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge is a cozy neighborhood seafood spot that’s been making waves ever since it opened in mid-2022: Moëca. Striving to prepare fresh, sustainable seafood based on the current catch, Moëca’s menu changes daily. But no matter what the boat brings in, as a sister concept to …
Shop Local: 10 Charlotte Shops You Should Add to Your List
I frequently highlight small businesses in my travel guides, so I figured it’s finally time to share some of my home city’s best local shops and boutiques! Charlotte is home to nearly every major retailer (although, famously, not Zara)—but those shops receive enough attention as it is, so this post isn’t going to be about …
Photo Diary: Dollywood at Christmastime
Sharing a sweet little look at Dollywood all decked out for the holidays. Grief is a strange beast. Sometimes it renders you unable to move in its wake—and sometimes it drops you at Dollywood. My grandmother loved Dolly Parton, and all she wanted for her birthday this year was for our family to gather together …
Traveling Light: A Backpack Packing List for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Revealing everything I packed in my backpack for a weekend flyaway trip to Philadelphia For better or for worse, the number of personal item packing list posts on this blog has grown significantly this year. This is largely due to the fact that I fly more budget carriers like Spirit or Frontier than I used …
36 Hours in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A quick weekend guide to Philadelphia—perfect for second-time visitors and those looking for more off-the-beaten-path recommendations.
Four Outstanding Coffee Shops to Try in Philadelphia
Call off the search! Here are four places for a guaranteed excellent cup of coffee in the City of Brotherly Love.
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina
Happy Small Business Saturday, friends! As has become a tradition around here, I’m thrilled to share a curated guide of local gifts from my current home state in honor of this day. Today’s carefully edited list features a variety of unique and beautifully made items that support North Carolina artists and makers that you should …
Day Trip Travel Guide for Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, North Carolina: Home of Food Lion and Cheerwine (and you, for the day!).
12 Things You Should Know Before Riding Amtrak’s Piedmont Train
Considering a ride on the Piedmont train, which connects Charlotte to Raleigh? Here’s what you need to know before you book.