Science says that the act of planning a trip can be just as enjoyable as the trip itself. And during times like these, planning a trip is a form of escape. A reminder that we will be able to travel safely again one day. That a whole world exists outside the four walls of our … [Read more…]
Wow. I don’t know if I ever anticipated writing a post like this. But here I am. Today is day 21 of self quarantine in my townhouse in Columbus, OH because of the COVID-19 virus. I—a travel lover and an extrovert by every definition—am starting to go a little stir crazy. But I’m hanging in … [Read more…]
When I was planning my trip to Philadelphia, I was looking for a hotel that was central, walkable, close to some of my favorite spots. And The Sonesta checked all those boxes, plus some. The Location. To me, one of the most important things about a hotel is its location. And that’s what originally drew … [Read more…]
Philadelphia. A city close to my heart. My family grew up in and around the city, and we still return every year for Thanksgiving. But this year, Patrick and I decided to spend a couple extra days on our own in center city. You see, Patrick had never really spent much time in the city, … [Read more…]
When I got my credentials for Railbird Music Festival, I immediately started looking for a great hotel in Lexington. And I found The Campbell House. Based on the photos alone, I knew it was where I wanted to stay – a beautiful white colonial-style, historic hotel, with hydrangea bushes and a bronze statue of a … [Read more…]
About a month ago a friend leaned over to me at a bar with something pulled up on his phone. “Have you seen this yet?” It was a festival lineup. Skeptically, I read through. I hadn’t been super impressed with a lot of the festival lineups this year so my hopes were not high. “Oh … [Read more…]
This past October my family and I took a trip to the beautiful country of Ireland. With a joint effort between our tour agency and my obsessive research skills, we planned a great, well-rounded trip. But some of the best things are just things you find along the way! We ended up doing some pretty … [Read more…]
I was a vegetarian for twelve years. From the age of 14 until this year, when I started including meat back into my diet. It wasn’t one of those decisions where one day I just couldn’t resist a burger. I sat with this decision for months before starting this journey. And I am here to … [Read more…]
Ireland is easily one of the most scenic places I’ve ever been. The architecture, the ruins, the sweeping landscapes, it’s all remarkable. Our trip was pretty well balanced between the city and the scenery – but I will save our full itinerary for another post. For now, I’m here to tell you about the five … [Read more…]
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re reading this post it probably means you have a traveler in your life you need some gift ideas for. Travelers can be particularly hard to shop before because we typically prefer experiences over posessions, but most people want SOMETHING to put under the tree! Well lucky … [Read more…]
