I didn't intend for this to be such a domestically focused travel year. It just worked out that way. Thanks in part to my expertise in the Southern region, many trips I took were close to home. But I also vowed to see more of my own country this year, which was accomplished during a trip out west … [Read more...] about The Beauty of America’s National Parks
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Photo Essay: Las Vegas Street Art
This summer's trip to Las Vegas really surprised me. I hadn't visited since I was 19 and the city changed a lot in that time. Many of the old casinos had been imploded and chic, new properties had opened in their place. I'd read about a number of hip bars and restaurants that opened and the street … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Las Vegas Street Art
My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
Lodi: The Best Wine Country You’ve Never Heard Of
Sonoma, Napa, Russian River Valley. All of these names likely come to mind when you think of California wine country. But where the hell is Lodi? I wasn't sure myself before I went, flying into Sacramento and then driving the hour through fields lined with grapes and rose bushes. The San Joaquin … [Read more...] about Lodi: The Best Wine Country You’ve Never Heard Of
How to Have a Girls Weekend at Universal Orlando Resort
In case you didn't know, theme parks aren't just for kids anymore. Universal Orlando Resort is the perfect spot for a girls weekend, especially if your friends are geeks like mine. Between the rides, the food and drinks, and the hotels, you and your squad are sure to have a blast, whether it's for a … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girls Weekend at Universal Orlando Resort