Last time I was in London, I made the last minute decision to book a weekend getaway to Bath, and it was fantastic. We loved the hotel, the city, the people, absolutely everything. One of the reasons why we loved Bath so much is that we stayed at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, a five-star hotel […]
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What to Do in Bath, England
Bath manages to combine the elements a big city with the feeling of a small town. This UNESCO World Heritage Site city is just a 90-minute train ride from London and a weekend is just long enough to fall in love with this historic city. Today I am covering what to do in Bath, England. […]
Allotment Gardens in Finland
It took three visits to Finland for me to discover allotment gardens. I don’t think that Finns are trying to keep allotment gardens a secret, but perhaps they are unaware of how unique these gardens are. On a recent press trip to Finland I got to visit an allotment garden outside Helsinki and I was […]
Reasons to Visit Traverse City in the Fall
I spent the past weekend in Traverse City, Michigan and I am excited to share my experience of visiting Traverse City in the fall with you! Crisp fresh fall air, trees filled with vibrant warm colored leaves, days that aren’t too hot and aren’t too cold, and an awareness that these days are precious make […]
Season of Smoke at the Omni Chicago Hotel
I am excited to be partnering with Omni Hotels to share my recent staycation at the Omni Chicago Hotel, and to give you a look at their new Season of Smoke special menu. Even though we live in Chicago, it is always a treat to get to stay the night in a different neighborhood. It […]
5 Day NYC Itinerary
This 5 Day NYC Itinerary brings together all of the city’s must see sites. Follow this itinerary to experience all of the best museums, historical sites, parks, and things to do in New York City. This New York City itinerary is designed so that you can walk from place to place exploring a different part […]
Visiting Saunas in Finland
Visiting saunas in Finland is one of the best ways to immerse yourself the local culture and way of life. Finns love saunas so much that Finland has more saunas than households. On a recent press trip to Helsinki and Turku I had the opportunity to visit two very different saunas, and I am excited […]
What to Do in Lexington, Kentucky
Today I am sharing a guide of what to do in Lexington, Kentucky! My friend Jenny and I just spend two nights in Lexington and in that time we managed to visit seven restaurants, three distilleries, one bar, one race track, and a street festival. There are so many things to do in Lexington – […]
Lexington and the Bourbon Trail
Chicagoans, did you know that we are only a 1 hour flight from Lexington, Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail? It’s the ideal destination for a quick weekend away. Lexington is primarily known for two things: bourbon and horses. My friend Jenny and I flew down to Lexington for 48 hours, and discovered so much to […]
What to do in Chelsea and Kensington
I have taken a neighborhood by neighborhood approach to exploring London, and I was particularly excited to explore Chelsea and Kensington. These are two of the prettiest parts of London, and there is no shortage of things to see and do. What to Do in Chelsea and Kensington Kensington Palace Part of Kensington Palace is […]