Often regarded as the gateway to Utah’s astonishing red rock canyon country, Moab serves as an ideal base for hikers, cyclists, kayakers, and nature enthusiasts. Enveloped by imposing crimson sandstones cliffs, striking vistas, and expansive landscapes, the alluring town of Moab couldn’t…
For the Love of Nature: A Summer 3-Day Guide to Big Sky, Montana
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’ “-Sylvia Plath Regarded by many as the gateway to Yellowstone, Big Sky is a spectacular destination in its own…
Maui: Aloha, Gorgeous
In my Kauai blog post, I wrote that we weren’t expecting to love Hawaii as much as we did. I know. I know. What’s not to love about Hawaii? It’s true. There’s not much here to not fall in love…
Sedona: Paint Your Soul Red
Mention the words beautiful places and chances are images of white sand beaches and maybe even snow-capped mountains immediately come to mind. And it’s true, these are the destinations that are typically conjured up, and often for very good reason. But sometimes you…
Seattle: The Emerald Gem of the Pacific Northwest
Nirvana. Frasier. Microsoft. Starbucks. Rain. Just a few of the things that often come to mind when thinking about Seattle. Sure, these are the obvious and typical associations, but in my opinion, what really defines and elevates Seattle as one…
California Wine Country Part 1: Three Days in Napa & Sonoma Valleys
The fourth installment of my U.S. summer travel series, and it’s probably no surprise that this one is my favorite of the five. Because, umm, W I N E. What is there possibly not to love about California’s Wine Country? Grand estates dotting…
South Dakota: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands & Beyond
America, the beautiful, a land as immense as it is varied. Filled with sprawling metropolises, multifarious landscapes, and eye-popping attractions, its diversity is what makes this nation thrive. I will be visiting my 41st state next month and I…
The Perfect Long Weekend in Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine: What American summer dreams are made of. A captivating seaside city that can be explored by foot minus the towering skyscrapers and frustrating traffic jams, an urban culture that strikes the perfect balance of chic and refinement while simultaneously being…
Kentucky: A Weekend Exploring The Urban Bourbon Trail
Within a few short hours of being in Louisville, I turned to T and said, “I think I’m going to write a blog post titled, Travel: Forget What You Think You Know because Louisville is sooo not what I thought it…
Kansas City: The Underrated Midwest City You Should Visit
When planning a weekend getaway, I’m going to go out on a limb here and venture to guess that Kansas City is not the first destination that comes to mind. And I get that. I really do. And full…