September and October 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
In my last update, I honestly was dreading what fall would bring. I was unmotivated to write, and on the verge of having to...
The Ultimate 7-Day Florida Keys Road Trip Itinerary
When most people think of road trips in the United States, they think of wide open spaces and putting thousands of miles on the...
10 Amazing Places to See Fall Colors in Michigan
Move over, New England. When it comes to great spots in the US to spot the yellows, oranges, and reds of fall foliage, the state...
3 Days in Chicago: The Perfect Chicago Itinerary for a Solo Weekend Trip
Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the Midwest – and indeed one of my favorite cities in all of the United States!...
July and August 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
With Labor Day weekend now behind us, my brain is teetering on the edge of full-on Fall Mode. Despite it still being warm here...
Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Parkersburg, West Virginia
When it comes to towns in West Virginia, almost all of them are what most of us would consider a “small town.” (In fact,...
Climbing a Via Ferrata in West Virginia: Crazy Fun or Just Plain Crazy?
I'll admit it: I found myself stifling a laugh as I watched back some GoPro video my husband Elliot had filmed while climbing a...
How to Spend One Day at Indiana Dunes National Park + Tips for Visiting
Known for its 15 miles of sandy beachfront along Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes has long been a popular beach destination for people living in...
Turkey Encompassed with Intrepid Travel: A Great Intro to Turkey
Turkey is a place that has always held a certain amount of fascination for me. I fell in love with Istanbul through books long...
11 Awesome Things to Do in Madison, Wisconsin in the Summer
You all know by now that I'm a massive Midwest fangirl. I was born in the Midwest, grew up in the Midwest, and have...
May and June 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
Can you believe that we're more than halfway through 2021 already? I swear, this year is flying by – which is kind of crazy,...
The Perfect One Week West Virginia Road Trip Itinerary for the Outdoors Lover
One of the things I love most about traveling is the ability to learn things on every trip. And one of the biggest lessons...
The Top 12 Things I Can’t Travel Without in 2024 (and Beyond)
Not long ago, I shared with you my list of 12 things you probably DON'T need to pack when you travel. So I figured...
The 5 Best Tours in Aruba: These Day Trips are Worth Taking!
The small southern Caribbean island of Aruba is getting a lot of love these days. Aruba refers to itself as “One Happy Island,” and...
10 Epic Things to Do in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia
In December 2020, the New River Gorge National River that winds through the Appalachian Mountains got re-designated to national park status, making New River...
March and April 2021 Travel and Blogging Recap
I always look back at my most recent roundup before I write a new one, just to jog my memory about what I was...
How I Failed at Being a Digital Nomad
For those of you who have been following me for a while, you might know that I've been running this blog since 2010. It...