Florida is famous for it’s touristy beaches and theme parks, but what about before its commercialization? It’s been a popular tourist destination since well before interstates and Disney. Old Florida is that southern charm, the Spanish moss covered live oaks, the quiet towns, the natural…

These days we could all use some encouragement and positivity. As travelers, well, as people, we’ve all misjudged, done stupid things, or just needed a smile. Through my travels, I’ve been moved by random acts of kindness from strangers. Some the simplest of acts, others…

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited parks in the US, and it’s no wonder! From it’s valleys, to it’s alpine lakes, and highest tundra, it offers stunning scenery at every turn. I was already in love with Colorado when we visited…

Vast stretches of sand dunes, hundreds of feet high, summon to mind Morocco, Saudi Arabia or some other exotic location. Did you know southern Colorado is actually home to North America’s tallest dunes? The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Mosca, CO lays…

Quintessential summer means trips to Michigan! There’s something magical about the sandy shoreline and small towns which come to life with flowers, festivals, music and boating during the summer months. One of my favorite getaways? Spending summer in Traverse City. Can you hear that Kid…

Racine is a beachfront town in Wisconsin, south of Milwaukee. It’s less than a 2 hour drive from Chicago, and only 40 minutes south of Milwaukee. Sandwiched between two cities, I’m surprised how often it’s overlooked. We discovered it a couple summers ago, looking for…

We’ve been on the longest roadtrip this year I’ve taken in my entire life! We left Chicago, crossed Iowa and Nebraska to reach Colorado, where we spent six weeks. Then, we drove through Colorado to New Mexico and onto Texas, where we stayed another 3…

One of my favorite travel experiences is seeking out the unusual. That might be the bizarre, the local, the historic or just the road less traveled. After spending six weeks in Colorado Springs, I was struck by the amount of unique activities! I’ve only scraped…

Colorado is a nature lover’s paradise, and Colorado Springs is the perfect base of exploration. Just over an hour from the Denver Airport, it’s easily accessible yet close to dozens of amazing trails, parks, and other nature based activities. I was lucky enough to stay…

Maui is as beautiful as the movies and postcards portray! I had the opportunity to visit after a business trip to Oahu, and as usual, wanted to make the most out of my time. This is our itinerary for one week in Maui, and yes,…