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Charlotte Restaurant Review: Restaurant Constance
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Travel Diary: A Summer Weekend in Washington, D.C.
As a travel blogger, it’s difficult to disentangle what parts of travel feel like work and which parts feel like leisure—not that I’m complaining. It’s just that sometimes the distinction is clear, like when I’m working with a local tourism board or visiting family—but other times, like a recent visit to Washington, D.C., it’s a …
From One Queen City to Another: The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Buffalo, New York
With bare-bones service and high add-on fees, most people wouldn’t be as thrilled about the launch of a new budget airline route as I am—but because I live in Charlotte, where American Airlines controls 90% of flights and charges significantly higher fares as a result of their monopoly, I relish every alternative we get. Back …
Niagara Falls Day Trip Guide (Beyond the Tourist Traps!)
Picture this: breathtaking, roaring waterfalls surrounded by nature’s lush greenery… …and right next to it, a dinosaur-themed mini-golf course, a wax museum, and a haunted house. This somewhat jarring combination is the reality in Niagara Falls, Canada. Over the decades, this iconic natural wonder has been overshadowed by chain restaurants, kitschy shops, and cheesy attractions. …
10 Essential Restaurants in Buffalo, New York
“Are you going to eat some wings?” I’m usually a pretty patient person, but even I grew tired of hearing this question repeatedly before a recent trip to Buffalo, New York (I can’t imagine how locals must feel!). Yes, of course I was planning on eating some wings in Buffalo, but my food itinerary (the …
Slice of Heaven: Exploring Six Iconic Pizzerias in New Haven, Connecticut
I ate six pizzas in three days and I’m here to dish up my thoughts on New Haven Apizza.
From Canopy to Coast: A Perfect Two-Night Rainforest and Beach Itinerary for Puerto Rico’s East Coast
From the mountains to the sea, this region of Puerto Rico is jam-packed with things to do.
Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Urban Bourbon: The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Louisville, Kentucky
Sharing a first-timers weekend guide for Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been on my list of places to visit forever. Not just for the bourbon (although definitely for the bourbon!), but for the classic attractions and the amazing things happening in the city’s dining scene alike. The problem? Flights from Charlotte are typically outside of my …
Eight Can’t-Miss Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky
Beyond fried chicken, the Hot Brown, and Derby Pie, I knew very little about Louisville’s cuisine before I started planning my trip to the city. With famous dishes like those, I can honestly say I wasn’t expecting to find so much international flavor in a landlocked state – but I soon found myself seated at …