Much of Florida gets a bad rap, conjuring images of pastel-wearing retirees (not that there's anything wrong with that!). But there's much more to it than that. On my last big Florida trip, I fell hard for Tampa, but this time around it was its sister across the bay: St. Petersburg. Considered … [Read more...] about A Millennial Getaway to St. Petersburg, Florida
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A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
The sands of the Gulf Coast were where many of my childhood memories took place. The first time I rode a bike. The first time I swallowed a pill. The first time I swam in the ocean. My family and I rented houses all along the coast from Alabama to Florida, but my strongest memories are in … [Read more...] about A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
The Beauty of America’s National Parks
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
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 … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
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