If there are three things that make Louisville (and all of Kentucky) special, it's bourbon, horses, and beautiful forested landscapes. But people don't talk about Louisville's natural beauty enough! Like, did you know that Louisville is home to the … [Read more...] about The Best 13 Hikes in Louisville, Kentucky (A Local’s Guide)
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12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
When Jeremy first told me about Morro Bay, the tiny town along California's Central Coast where he grew up, I had a picture in my head that looked a lot like Southern California: waving palm trees, beautiful people wearing neon shorts and roller … [Read more...] about 12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
Washington D.C is our nation's capital, the hub of our country, and our political center. But there's a lot more to Washington DC than politics. Like cherry blossoms. And yummy food. And awesome art. And rad museums containing all the lessons we need … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
Although Oakland and San Francisco are neighbors, located just minutes apart across the Bay, the two cities could not be more different. Oakland has its own distinct history, sounds, tastes, its own social movements. While San Francisco's … [Read more...] about 26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
15 Adorable Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky
I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, a city famous for two things: bourbon and horses. True to form, my childhood in Louisville involved plenty of of horseback riding, and I developed a taste for bourbon at a young age (nooo, that sounded bad. I … [Read more...] about 15 Adorable Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan: A Local’s Guide
New York City: Home of delicious bagels, excellent pizza, the Statue of Liberty, a lot of people who all walk very fast, and today's guest post contributor! Jeremy and I visit New York City frequently to see our family, and we're often overwhelmed by … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan: A Local’s Guide
30 Things Nobody Tells You About San Francisco
The Gold Rush. The Summer of Love. Silicon Valley. San Francisco is a like a chameleon: every few decades, it changes. This city means something different to everyone, it seems. It's a city of promise, of hope. It's also a city of WTF. There … [Read more...] about 30 Things Nobody Tells You About San Francisco
8 Best Places to Visit in Minnesota: A Local’s Guide
Minnesota, USA: home to the Twin Cities, an adorable lilting accent, delicious local craft beer, and an annual frozen tundra barely changed since the glaciers melted in the last Ice Age. There are just so many marvelous places to visit in Minnesota, … [Read more...] about 8 Best Places to Visit in Minnesota: A Local’s Guide
50 Things to Do in Louisville, Kentucky, by a local
My hometown of Louisville, Kentucky is a city full of surprises - for those that have never visited, that is. Many people are surprised when they find out that Louisville is the 16th largest city in the country. Or that, unlike the state it’s a … [Read more...] about 50 Things to Do in Louisville, Kentucky, by a local
32 Best Breweries, Distilleries, & Bars in Louisville, KY: A Local’s Guide
Louisville, Kentucky is a city that's famously known for a drink: bourbon. Sure, it's technically Kentucky that invented Bourbon, but Louisville has embraced it, built upon it, and created a drinking scene … [Read more...] about 32 Best Breweries, Distilleries, & Bars in Louisville, KY: A Local’s Guide
33 Delicious Places to Eat in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide to Louisville Restaurants
The food scene in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky is constantly changing and evolving. I try to keep up, but there are just so many incredible places to eat in Louisville. Since I moved away from my old Kentucky home 10 years ago, many classic … [Read more...] about 33 Delicious Places to Eat in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide to Louisville Restaurants
The 10 Best Coffee Shops in San Francisco: A Local Barista’s Guide
Full disclosure: we're San Francisco coffee snobs. Like, if it isn't single-origin specialty coffee roasted to absolute perfection and brewed to order using a system of convoluted scientific-looking objects made out of glass and wood that takes … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Coffee Shops in San Francisco: A Local Barista’s Guide
8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast
I grew up in an area of California known as the Central Coast. There are no big cities there - nothing like a Los Angeles or a San Francisco, although the area sits exactly in between the two. Instead of bustling cities, what you’ll find is much … [Read more...] about 8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast
Where to Eat in Oakland, California
Chicken & waffles. Steamed dumplings. Spongy injera bread. Sizzling Korean bulgogi. The tastes of Oakland represent its culture and history. -and, like Oakland itself, are totally different from its neighbor across the Bay. Oakland has its … [Read more...] about Where to Eat in Oakland, California
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San Francisco: A Local’s Guide
We may have packed up all of our belongings and left to go traveling, but we left our hearts in San Francisco... so we came back after our year-long honeymoon! Over the 12 years we lived in the Bay Area, we amassed a wealth of knowledge about what to … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San Francisco: A Local’s Guide
12 Reasons to Celebrate Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide
Louisville, Kentucky is the city where I was born and raised, and although I’ve traveled all over the world, I’ve never found anywhere quite as special. Louisville is more than just a world-class city brimming with art, culture, food, bourbon, … [Read more...] about 12 Reasons to Celebrate Halloween in Louisville, Kentucky: A Local’s Guide
The 12 Best Weekend Trips from San Francisco, California
The San Francisco Bay Area has everything to offer the wanderlust hungry, outdoor loving, adventure thirsty traveler. From hiking in the Bay Area to exploring the city of San Francisco, it's hard to get bored here. For us, every … [Read more...] about The 12 Best Weekend Trips from San Francisco, California