If you're looking for a perfect getaway for a long weekend, I'd put Traverse City right to the top of that list. While the city is fairly small, it offers a large variety of things to do, and three days is a perfect amount of time to spend here. Here's how to spend an amazing…
If you find yourself in Michigan anytime soon, and you're looking for a culinary escape, Traverse City should be at the top of that list. I had no idea what to expect when visiting Traverse City, but after just a few short days there, I was already pining for my return, not only because of…
One of the most popular road trip routes in the USA is from New York to Florida. There's even a name for New Yorkers who head down to the Sunshine State, either in the winter or for retirement ("snowbirds"). I've done this trip many times throughout my life like a typical New Yorker, and I've…
As an avid traveler, I hit the jackpot with my Boston Terrier, Bowie, because he seems to also have been bitten by the travel bug. He LOVES road trips. Because of this, Bowie has been to a total of 23 states. He has traveled cross-country with me from NYC all the way to Vegas and…
One night in New York City, I met a man from a quirky little town called "Port Aransas." He told me that not only was it a beach town, but it was an island. Islands in Texas? BEACHES in Texas? Who knew? Not this New Yorker! I was intrigued, and I knew I had to…
When trying to decide another Texan city to visit that was close to Dallas, I stumbled upon a city I had never quite heard of before: Frisco, Texas. I was told it was the safest city in the US, making it one of the best U.S. destinations for a solo female traveler like myself. I…
In February 2023, I was invited to spend some time in Dallas, Texas. What is there to do in Dallas? I wondered, similarly to questioning what there is to do anywhere I travel to. In my quest to find the coolest things to do in Dallas, which turns out, there are quite a bit, I…
Waco, Texas, also known as the heart of Texas, is a fairly small city about a two-hour drive south of Dallas. The city is full of rich history, and while it has some darkness to its past, the city is bright, full of fun activities and delicious food, and, above all, well worth a visit.…
Texas is a huge state with plenty to offer. From major metropolitan hubs to small Western towns, planning where to go can feel overwhelming. If you're flying in, which it's safe to assume most people are, there's a great chance you'll end up in Dallas. Don't make the mistake of just transferring through Dallas to…
Best known as the most famous sight in Waco, Texas is Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Market. Easily spotted from its monumental two silos, Magnolia Market is as aesthetically pleasing as it is entertaining for spending an entire day there. So, what exactly is there to do at Magnolia Market other than simply saying you've…
