Day 3 of my cross-country road trip was the shortest day I spent on the road. I started in Amarillo, Texas and ended in Albuquerque, …
Amarillo in the Morning
3 Hours in Oklahoma City
Day 2 of my cross-country roadtrip had me driving from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Amarillo, Texas. Scenically, this was not the most exciting drive as …
US Roadtrip – My Solo Cross-Country Drive
I knew at the end of 2018 that I was going to make a big change at the start of 2019. In January I quit …
2018 Travel Recap
2018 was a trying year, both personally and professionally, that caused a lot of stress and anxiety. When I feel this way, the best way …
How to Experience NOLA Mardi Gras, Without Actually Going to Mardi Gras
I have always wanted to visit New Orleans. There is this sense of magic and intrigue that surrounded the city and I wanted to experience …
Letting the Good Times Roll in New Orleans
When I moved to the South, I had a list of places I wanted to visit, and naturally New Orleans was on the top of …
Searching for Alligators at Honey Island Swamp
Before my trip to New Orleans, I had seen wild alligators twice in my life – once at Hilton Head Island and once in Charleston, …
A Relaxing Spa Weekend…in Arkansas?!
I’ll be honest – Arkansas has never been at the top of my must-visit list. Sure, I’ve seen pictures of the rich green Ozark Mountains, …
The Colors of Charleston
I have a terrible habit of falling in love with every city I visit. I think it’s because I grew up in a small mountain …
Swimming with Manatees in Florida
Manatees. Sea Cows. The ocean’s gentle giants. No matter what you call them, they are magnificent creatures. I have been fascinated by manatees for so …