Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. While almost no one knew our names in Boston, my friend and I had an incredible time bopping around Beantown, taking in the beautiful, historic sites, and catching our beloved Chicago Blackhawks as they faced the Boston Bruins. Check out what we did and where we … Continue reading From Chi-Town To Beantown – A Weekend In Boston
A round trip to New York City where you don't have to pack a bag? Yes, please! It was my friend's birthday and a couple of us decided to surprise her with a shopping and eating day in her favorite city. Flights on Southwest were dirt cheap (and we had a ton of points saved!) … Continue reading One Day In NYC. Yes, Really. One Day.
"Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale..." Ahhh Memphis...my new favorite not-so-hidden gem in the middle of the country! If you're planning the proverbial trip to Nashville, I HIGHLY recommend making a pitstop in this adorable, historic, beautiful haven for all things music and barbecue. My friend and I jetted down to Memphis … Continue reading As They Say…I’m Walkin’ In Memphis
Need a great girls trip and are looking for a chill but exciting adventure? Head out west to Portland, Oregon! So why did we pick Portland? If I'm being honest, none of us had been and we found a cheap flight. However, Portland is home of food trucks, beer, and all. the. coffee., so it … Continue reading Beanies, Buns, and Beards; How 4 Girls Tackled Portland
Many moons ago, I attended Arizona State University. Then one day I graduated, and I got into my Dodge Neon and drove 26 hours up to Chicago. #NoRegrets However, because life happened and people moved away, I never really had a 'reason' to go back to Tempe and visit ASU or my old haunts - … Continue reading Forks Up in Phoenix! Visiting My Alma Mater 10 Years Later
Who doesn't love a good wall serving as the backdrop of their next selfie? To know me is to know that I'll stop for even the grungiest of graffiti and take a thousand photos of it. Walking around Chicago, you see a LOT. But where are the best spots for the perfect Instagram pic? I … Continue reading Chicago: Insta-Worthy Street Art Where You Totally Need a Selfie
Another weekend, another girlfriend getaway! Missy and I headed up to Grand Rapids, Michigan in search of some of the best brews in the Midwest (spoiler alert: we found 'em). Before I delve into my favorite spots in Grand Rapids, let me give you a few tips on things to keep in mind while you're … Continue reading Fun Fact: Tim Allen Won’t Actually Be Waiting For You at the Border of Pure Michigan
We came, we saw, we ate a lot of tacos. Katie and I had never been to Austin, Texas before, so naturally, we decided it was time to head down South! From the poppin' 6th Street nightlife, to the INCREDIBLE food and drinks, we saw (and ate!) it all. Check out some highlights and start … Continue reading Keeping Austin Weird: Tales from a Taco Truck
OK so there weren't actually any random peaches rolling around, but I'll be damned if we didn't see a thousand streets in Atlanta called Peachtree (Street, Lane, Avenue...)! Missy and I woke up really really really early one day and gallivanted our way to the south for a couple days to another new city we'd … Continue reading Millions of Peaches, Peaches for Me
I've mentioned before that one of my favorite past times is taking weekend jaunts to cities I've never been. A trip to Denver with Katie was no different! We packed a lot of adventures into only a couple of days, and man--that city offers a lot. Check out some notable hot spots and activities: Restaurants … Continue reading You Can’t Spell Colorado Without RAD
