Last spring, I walked Stage 1 of the Camino de Santiago, completing over 100 miles (of the 500 total) in about 2 weeks. Of course the dream was to walk the whole thing at once, but the reality is my job wouldn’t allow for the 5-6 weeks off required to do so. I wanted to…
The Chicago Flyover Experience opened on Navy Pier on March 1, 2024. It takes the place of the IMAX Theatre. As a lover of all things Chicago, I was very intrigued when I saw this new attraction opening. I had to check it out for myself! The Chicago Flyover Experience The Chicago Flyover Experience is…
Asheville sat at the very top of my USA bucket list for the longest time, and I was so happy when I finally got to visit last fall. I wanted to put together this Asheville, NC travel guide to help you plan your own trip. You’ve probably heard of the Biltmore, which is definitely worth…
This isn’t just a post about what to do in Michigan, it’s a full on declaration of (travel) love for this state. I always joke that Michigan is my 2nd favorite state after California, but I say that with a level of sincerity. To me, California has that wow factor. It’s the big love that…
I didn’t mean to end up in Maine for 5 days on my own, but the universe (and Jet Blue) had other plans. This trip was originally planned to be a girls’ weekend, me and my bestie exploring coastal Maine amongst the changing colors of fall. Turns out it’s not that easy, logistically, to get…
Once a year, I fly south for the winter to indulge in a few days of sunshine. I treat myself to the credit card points I’ve been saving and book a flight somewhere in the Caribbean, whichever island is calling my name the loudest at that particular time. Sometimes I go with friends, but other…
Whether you’re more Ashley’s friend or Rayna’s friend, this guide to NYC, inspired by Girls Gotta Eat podcast, has something for everyone! Even though the girls have moved to LA, New York City has always been a main character on their show. It’s where they were based since the beginning, so it’s been mentioned a…
There are an endless number of Yosemite travel blogs out there, so I wanted to take a different approach here. Instead of sharing an exact itinerary, I wanted to share my top 10 tips for first timers. While you should definitely have an itinerary in mind, that will take many different shapes depending on what…