Halloween at Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland
My eyes welled up as I pushed the needle through the red fabric. I was replacing a button on a cape I’d…
Why Travel?
“Why are you going to Arizona?” my classmate sneered. “It’s not even warm there.” A week-long break from the mean girls of…
How to Plan Your Shoes for Travel
If I could give you just one packing tip, it would be this: Plan around your shoes. You will see more, do…
A Sparkling Afternoon in Boston
It was like returning to France and Italy, via Boston, but without having to go through Logan Airport. Carolina Wine & Spirits last…
Early Autumn in Delaware
Autumn travel always feels like getting away with something. When you’re a kid, fall is the worst time of year, because you…
Three Days in Baltimore
The still-green trees swayed in the wind as the rain poured down in sheets. I stood at my friend’s white quartz kitchen…
Fall Foliage in Massachusetts
One of the best things about living in Massachusetts is the annual autumn display of color. There are a few factors that…
Low-Carb Sunday Sauce
“Sunday Sauce” is a catch-all name for an Italian tomato-based sauce, typically served over pasta. It almost always includes three meats: sausage,…
Long Weekend in Wisconsin, or How to be a Stressed Guest
You know it’s bad when you’re glad to be sitting on a plane from Las Vegas to Milwaukee, because it means no…
Hotel-Hopping in Las Vegas
My travel companion and I were ready for happy hour. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. Aria The…
Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
Interesting things to do in the Shenandoah Valley include: Visit the region’s wineries Explore Shenandoah National Park Tour Luray Caverns This…
Early Summer in Orlando
The fountain’s white spray shot up from the blue lake and sparkled against the green trees. The setting sun broke through the…