Tag: Holiday Travel

Austria, Destinations, Travel

What You Should Know Before Visiting the Vienna Christmas Markets + My Favorite Markets

Alyssa outside of the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria

For decades I dreamed of visiting the Christmas markets of Europe, with visions of Michael and me bundled up in our coats while holding mugs of steaming mulled wine and strolling row after row of vendors selling unique goods they handcrafted. But year after year, something got in the way. We’d already burned through our …

Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA

Where to Find Heartwarming Holiday Magic In and Around Charlotte This Year

Alyssa in an igloo at WinterFest, one of Charlotte's best holiday events

Even though the mercury is steadily dropping, everything feels warmer.

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Dollywood at Christmastime

Alyssa walks in front of the train boarding area at Dollywood

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 …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

The Sweetest Winter Holiday Getaway Guide to Johnson City, Tennessee

View of the Johnson City sign with a garland-wrapped light pole next to it

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!

Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

A Car-Free Summer Weekend in Chapel Hill, North Carolina—and Everything I Packed

Alyssa stands in a brick archway

A $30 hotel stay brought us to Chapel Hill… …but it was the charm that kept Michael and me occupied during our recent weekend visit. Prior to this visit, we had driven through Chapel Hill exactly once, on our way out to Maple View Farm back in 2019. So it’s safe to say that when in …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Semana Santa: What to Expect on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Guadalajara

Alyssa stands under colorful papel picada in Tlaquepaque

Spoiler alert: there are plenty of things to do in Guadalajara and beyond!

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for Charlotte, North Carolina

Flatlay with light wash denim cutoffs, a white linen top, and a red bandana

Opening my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a long weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina: It’s not often you see a long-distance road trip packing list on Wayward! A few weeks ago we visited our friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, and to be honest, I fretted over what to pack. Michael and I had …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Summer Reign in the Queen City: The Ultimate Summer Weekend Travel Guide for Charlotte, North Carolina

Alyssa and Michael standing on a bridge over the National Whitewater Center's whitewater rafting course

“Do we fly or do we drive?” Michael and I kept asking each other during the month of June. We’d just made plans to visit friends in their adopted hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, over the July 4th holiday weekend, and with the cost-savings of having a place to stay, we considered flying to save …

Destinations, Minnesota, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota

A pile of clothes on the bed

I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to pack for the Twin Cities. With a record-breaking heat wave at home (we were already in triple-digit temperatures in May), the forecast in Minnesota (highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s) looked absolutely dreamy. Looking for more packing list inspiration? Discover what’s …

Destinations, Minnesota, Travel, USA

The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alyssa standing on a bridge with downtown minneapolis in the background

The Twin Cities have been on my list for a really long time. The art, fashion, and food scenes are thriving and the ease of access to nature within the metro area is utterly appealing (in fact, I warned Michael before we visited to watch out – we might just leave with a desire to …