Love culture and art? You’ll love the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This fun (and free) activity is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families, alike! I visited Minneapolis for the first time last year while attending a work conference and had one spare afternoon to explore the city. I was able […]
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Weekend Getaway to Hammock Beach Resort
Recently, we spent a weekend at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida to celebrate the 40th birthdays of two of our friends. The resort is about a one hour drive from Jacksonville and was a nice, short getaway from home. What to Do at Hammock Beach Resort The Pools […]
Dog Sledding in Juneau, Alaska
If you’re making the trip to The Last Frontier, you’re surely excited about new and unique experiences. Dog sledding in Juneau, Alaska should definitely be on your list! Our experience dog sledding in Juneau, Alaska WC and I cruised to Alaska in 2014– one of our first major trips together. We departed from […]
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A few years ago, WC and I knew almost nothing about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains. But when we saw a week’s stay in a Waynesville, North Carolina cabin at a silent auction, we decided, why not? We invited my parents and grandparents and made it a family affair for a week […]
San Francisco for First Time Visitors
WC and I traveled to San Francisco for the first time several years ago when he was attending a weeklong class for work on the West Coast. At the time, I was still living in San Diego so I flew up to San Francisco and met him for the weekend. […]
100 Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida has been home to WC for most of his life and I’ve lived here since 2013. We love living in the “Bold City” and it’s a great home base for traveling. We’re near an international airport, have access to a cruise port, and we’re not a far drive […]
The Grand Canyon in Just Four Hours
The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing sights in the U.S. You can spend a week there exploring by foot, Jeep, on mule, or even whitewater raft. But not everyone has a week to explore! In fact, when we saw the Grand Canyon, we were just driving through […]
Guide to Visiting the Biltmore Estate
You can’t spend time in Asheville, North Carolina without visiting the Biltmore Estate. WC and I were actually on vacation with my grandparents in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains when we decided to drive over and check it out. What to Expect at the Biltmore Estate It is crowded and isn’t […]
Why you should (or shouldn’t) run a Disney race
If you’re thinking about running your first 5K or maybe trying to challenge yourself to a half marathon, a Disney race may be the perfect option! Disney races (also known as runDisney) are low pressure with a fun atmosphere. Where it started for me A few years ago if you […]
Balboa Park: Our Favorite Spot in San Diego
It was during my first ever visit to Balboa Park in 2011 that I decided I was moving to San Diego. I was in California to visit a friend who had moved there a few years earlier. She took me to the park as part of a whirlwind two days […]