Packing for a trip to New England is always a fun challenge. The region’s fickle climate, with intense winters and sudden seasonal shifts, requires thoughtful planning to ensure you’re prepared for anything. Especially when you’re packing for four days and limited to bringing only a backpack. This post is not affiliated with any of the …
Tag: Weekend Trips
The Essential Weekend Getaway Guide to New Haven, Connecticut
Highlighting all the reasons why you should consider spending a weekend in New Haven, Connecticut After more than thirty years on this earth, I finally experienced my first inaugural flight. With flights departing from Greenville, Raleigh, and Wilmington, Avelo Airlines has been circling Charlotte for what feels like forever. In May 2024, the budget carrier …
Checking In: A Review of El Colonial Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel The combination of a late arrival and an early flight departure on a recent trip to Puerto Rico meant that Michael and I needed to spend our first and final nights in San Juan. Rather than staying put …
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.
Weekend Retreat in the Sandhills: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Southern Pines, North Carolina
Spend a weekend in the Sandhills! Explore the towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Pinehurst with this weekend travel guide.
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 …
Traveling Light: A Winter Packing List for a Weekend in Boston
Opening up my suitcase – err, backpack – and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Boston. Although I’ve always considered myself a “weekend travel blogger,” I suspect this year was the one where I truly took the most true “weekend” trips of all, departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday (in the past, …
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.
Photo Diary: Attending a Wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall + A Mini Directory
Some snaps from a recent trip to San Francisco – and a list of my favorite places.