Spending one day in Shenandoah National Park can be a memorable experience, especially in fall or spring when the leaves are turning or flowers are blooming. As a DC local, I love exploring Shenandoah and think it makes the perfect day trip or weekend exploring the mountains! Below is my...
I’ve been sharing a bunch lately about Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on my website. As a DC local, I’ve been dozens of times and had the opportunity to do some of the best hikes there, but what about the easiest hikes?Shenandoah offers a variety of easy hikes that are...
One of the coolest things about living in DC is that within three hours, there are mountains, beaches, lakes, small towns, and some of the most famous cities in the world, like New York City. I’m a local who’s been living in the area since 2011! I can’t believe I’m typing that… But...
I’m personally more drawn to adventure and things to do on a budget. So for all of us who were drawn to Tulum because of the exciting history and nature, you’ll really enjoy these cheap things to do in Tulum! It’s true that Tulum can be expensive, but you can do a lot of the “fancy...
As a Texan (I’m from the Dallas–Fort Worth area), it makes me so excited to write about my home state! I love that on this trip, I could when I get to spend a weekend in Austin and San Antonio. I love Austin and am sharing some of my favorite things to do. For the purpose of...
Charleston, SC, is filled with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. You’ll find plenty to do in these districts and in this Southern coastal town in the South. I have wanted to visit...
Chicago can get pretty pricey (all downtown hotels were like $500 a night the weekend we were going!!!), but there are tons of budget-friendly options for your Chicago bucket list. Here are some fun and cheap things to do in Chicago. Everything on this list is $15 or under and I give you...
I actually basically did a big trip through the center of the USA, going from Dallas to Kansas City, to Nashville, to home. Even as someone who is not a big country music fan, I loved Nashville for its small-town feel, music, and overall charm (it reminded me of Austin, Texas, in my home...
A road trip from Washington, DC, to Niagara Falls can be a fantastic adventure, offering the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes and attractions along the way. The trip from DC to Niagara Falls takes about eight hours if you go non-stop, but there’s so much to explore in...
Colorado, the Centennial State, is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, but beneath its rugged exterior lies a rich tapestry of history waiting to be explored. Denver’s bustling streets and serene corners of Colorado Springs and Pueblo are some of the historic neighborhoods...