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Get to Know the Quirky Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Get to Know the Quirky Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan

When I visited the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the first time earlier this summer, I was struck by how cool and how...
5 Reasons to Visit Ann Arbor, Michigan (That Have Nothing to Do with College Football)

5 Reasons to Visit Ann Arbor, Michigan (That Have Nothing to Do with College Football)

Growing up in Ohio where everyone assumes we're all Ohio State fans (spoiler alert: I'm really not), it's basically required knowledge that Ann Arbor...
How to Love Nashville Even if You Don’t Love Country Music

How to Love Nashville Even if You Don’t Love Country Music

I remember the first response I got from a friend of mine last year when I excitedly told her that I was *finally* going...
How to Spend 24 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina

How to Spend 24 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina

I always make it a point to travel a bit in the US every year, simply because it's huge and diverse and there are...
10 Unique Things to Do in Cleveland that Really Rock

10 Unique Things to Do in Cleveland that Really Rock

You've probably heard this phrase before: “Cleveland rocks!” And you may have raised an eyebrow, emitted a scoff, or otherwise emoted your disbelief that...
Ohio Adventures: How to Have a Manly Weekend in Columbus

Ohio Adventures: How to Have a Manly Weekend in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio, is known for a few things. It's the capital city of Ohio, and also the largest city in the state. It's known...
Do, Eat, Stay: A Weekend Getaway Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

Do, Eat, Stay: A Weekend Getaway Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

I don't have many by-the-numbers goals on my travel bucket list; I don't really have a desire to visit every country in the world,...
Getting a Taste of Music History in Nashville

Getting a Taste of Music History in Nashville

New Orleans is the home of jazz music; Detroit the home of Motown. Memphis gave us Elvis, Seattle gave us grunge, and the Bronx gave...
How to Have a Classy Girls Weekend in New Orleans

How to Have a Classy Girls Weekend in New Orleans

Whether it's food, music, history, or just its southern vibe, New Orleans has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in the US – and...
7 Cities in the Midwest You Need to Visit This Year

7 Cities in the Midwest You Need to Visit This Year

When it comes to the US, there are a handful of “darlings” in the tourism world. States like New York and California and Florida...
8+ Great Things to Do in St. George, Utah (That Aren’t Zion National Park)

8+ Great Things to Do in St. George, Utah (That Aren’t Zion National Park)

I'll be honest with you: I only knew two things about St. George, Utah, prior to this year. For one, I knew it had...
Which of Portland’s Top Attractions Are Actually Worth It?

Which of Portland’s Top Attractions Are Actually Worth It?

Among travelers, Portland, Oregon, is usually a must-visit in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon's largest city is known for its funky culture of food trucks,...
5 Reasons You Didn’t Know You Need to Go to Indianapolis

5 Reasons You Didn’t Know You Need to Go to Indianapolis

When you hear “Indianapolis,” what immediately comes to mind? Most likely you first think of the Indianapolis 500 – the famous automobile race that's...
How to Spend 2 Days in Cincinnati, Ohio: A Guide to the Queen City

How to Spend 2 Days in Cincinnati, Ohio: A Guide to the Queen City

It's a conversation I often have when I'm traveling: the “so where are you from?” conversation. And, weirdly, when I tell people that I'm...
7 Things to Do on A Couples Weekend Getaway to Chicago

7 Things to Do on A Couples Weekend Getaway to Chicago

When people ask me about my favorite cities in the US, there are a few that will always make my list. Cities like New...
10 Things to Do in New Orleans That Don’t Involve Bourbon Street

10 Things to Do in New Orleans That Don’t Involve Bourbon Street

When it comes to cities in the US that people tell you you HAVE to visit, New Orleans has to be one of the...
3 Days in Washington, DC: What to Do in DC on Your First Visit

3 Days in Washington, DC: What to Do in DC on Your First Visit

You probably know Washington, DC as the capital city of the United States. You might know that it was named after our first President,...
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