Twinkling Christmas trees on the White House lawn. Ice skating over a glittering wharf. Sipping a martini in an igloo at the Watergate Hotel. Winter in Washington DC is a snowy playground of politicians, partisans, and spies. It's as full of … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Things to Do in Washington DC in the Winter (& Why You Should Spend Christmas in Washington DC)
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The Perfect Weekend in Austin, Texas: 3 Day Itinerary
Live music. Smoky BBQ. Colorful murals. Millions of fuzzy, flying little bats. Uhh, what was that last bit? Let me first start off by saying that bats are adorable. Like, scroll through this post and tell me that you think bats are scary. You want … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Austin, Texas: 3 Day Itinerary
The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
Cleveland, Ohio: if you're anything like me, chances are you just started singing "Cleveland Rocks" in your head (anyone else grow up watching the Drew Carey show after school and not understanding most of it?) Although I grew up just a few hours … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
The Ultimate Salt Lake City Brewery Guide: 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. Take the beehives, for example. Why are there beehives on everything!? Well, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Salt Lake City Brewery Guide: 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
Las Vegas is one of the most famous, bucket-list destinations in the USA. Everyone's gotta go there once in a lifetime. Or, if you happen to live in California, everyone's gotta go there at least once a year. The parties are as lit as the neon signs, … [Read more...] about Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
I (Jeremy) first moved to San Francisco in 2009 for college, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and right in the middle of that perfect time period between Tech Boom 1.0 and Tech Boom 2.0. The city I moved to was quirky and affordable: I was able to work … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
Beignets. Jazz music. Festivals. Ghosts. Gumbo. New Orleans is famous for about a zillion things, and all of them are well worth taking a trip to the Big Easy! New Orleans is one of the most unique places in the USA: it's a fascinating melting … [Read more...] about The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
Here's a fun fact: I (Lia) was actually born in Boston! I lived there for a grand total of the first 3 years of my life, during which most of my memories involved snow, and the traumatic experience of losing the leg of one of my favorite Barbie dolls … [Read more...] about 3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
Washington D.C: our nation's capital, the hub of our country, our political center. Sure, at the moment, that might sound like ... literal, actual hell. BUT that's not the city's fault! There's a lot more to Washington DC than politics. Like cherry … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
When Lia suggested celebrating my 30th birthday with a weekend snowboarding in Utah, I was dubious. After all, we're only a few hours away from some world-class snowboarding in Lake Tahoe, a fact I bring up regularly the minute it's October and … [Read more...] about The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
The Ideal Indianapolis Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Indianapolis, Indiana is the biggest city in the Crossroads of America, but it's also the most surprising. Canals, an incredible art museum, an award-winning foodie scene, historic monuments, and plenty of adorable neighborhoods to explore; … [Read more...] about The Ideal Indianapolis Weekend Getaway Itinerary
The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide
Nashville, Tennessee has been on my travel list for a LONG time. I grew up just 3 hours away from Nashville in Louisville, Kentucky, and yet somehow, I didn't visit until this year. What the heck?! I'm glad I finally had a chance to right this … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide
15 Lovely 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 Lovely Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky
10 Things to do Park City, Utah on a Weekend Getaway
For Jeremy's 30th birthday, we knew we wanted to visit somewhere special. Somewhere that had "Jeremy" written all over it. Somewhere he could snowboard, soak in a spa, drink whiskey, and sip fancy water with fruit in it like the princess he is. Oh, … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do Park City, Utah on a Weekend Getaway
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
The Perfect Weekend in Memphis, Tennessee: 48 Hour Itinerary
Soul music, the blues and rock 'n roll. Dry rub ribs and BBQ. Ducks who live in a luxury hotel? Memphis is one of the most unique cities in the USA. It's weird and wonderful, historical and cultural, meaningful and impactful, and charmingly … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Memphis, Tennessee: 48 Hour Itinerary
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