Today I am taking you on a virtual vacation to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa! This beachside resort was the perfect place for a girls weekend getaway. Chicago winters are looong. It snowed for nine days in a row last month. Eventually, Chicagoans reach a point where they are in a rut. […]
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Travel Films to Feed Your Wanderlust
Need to get away, but can’t? Watching a travel movie is the next best thing. Today I am sharing a collection of travel films to feed your wanderlust. So head to Netflix and start your virtual vacation. Under the Tuscan Sun – This movie helped to convince me to study abroad in Italy. It is […]
5 Things I Bring on Every Vacation
Today I am sharing 5 things that I bring on every vacation. These are the things that come with me no matter where I am going. Let’s get to the list! Shoes So Comfortable You Can Walk In Them All Day Long. You should only be bringing comfortable shoes on a trip. If you must […]
What to Do in Mostar, Bosnia
A guide of what to do in Mostar, Bosnia. This tiny village is filled with culture and charm. Mostar is a small historic city and UNESCO World Heritage site conveniently located between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik. The old town of the city is so beautiful that it looks like it was lifted from a fairy tale […]
Europe Packing List
Heading off on a European vacation? I am sharing my complete Europe Packing List – this is what I pack when I travel abroad. You know that you have mastered packing when you have worn every single thing that you packed. When I spent 19 days traveling in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro I managed […]
How to Pack your Bag for a Day of Sightseeing
When I am traveling I usually don’t spend much time at the hotel. I like to get out and explore. Often times I will leave the hotel in the morning and will not return until after dinner. This means I put a lot of thought into how I pack my bag for a day […]
What is Your Perfect Vacation Destination?
Charleston – This charming little city has beaches and an exceptional food scene. Costa Rica – Want a mix of sunshine and adventure? Costa Rice is the place for you – plus it is really affordable. Iceland – Iceland’s natural beauty is something that needs a spot on your bucket list. And you can easily […]
What to Wear on a Long Flight – My Travel Outfit
I’ve shared my packing tips with you, and today I am talking about what to wear on a long flight. I travel internationally a few times each year, and I am at the point where I have a travel outfit that I consistently wear. It’s all about balancing function and comfort, while also optimizing the […]
Another Broken Egg, Birmingham
Brunch is usually a special weekend treat. Brunch on a Tuesday? That doesn’t happen very often for me, but when I was in Birmingham I had a pleasure of brunching at Another Broken Egg. Southerners do brunch right, let me explain why. Biscuits, grits, sausage and gravy – the South takes brunch to another level […]
SAW’s Juke Joint, Birmingham
One cold January day, an invitation to travel to Birmingham, Alabama popped into my inbox. Two days of activities hosted by Delta Faucet and Southern Living Magazine, paired with the promise of warmer weather- it was an easy sell. I might not know anything about living in the south, but I love Southern culture and […]