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Lobster rolls, ghosts, tea parties, craft beer, baseball, theatre, art, and cannolis: this 3-day Boston itinerary (created by a local) has it all! Here's everything you need to plan a Boston weekend getaway.

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 guide to Washington DC: what to eat, where to stay, and what to do during your trip to the capital of the USA!

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

Salt Lake City, Utah is nicknamed "Ski City" for a reason: there are several incredible ski resorts within an hour's drive of the airport! Here's what you need to know to plan your Salt Lake City winter weekend getaway.

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!

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 itinerary, complete with the best food and drinks, culture, history, art, and of course, all the music Music City has to offer! The itinerary is perfect for couples seeking romantic things to do in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide

Nashville, Tennessee is a city brimming with energy. Music spills out of every honky-tonk on Broadway, restaurants serve up down-home Southern foods, and history and art is on display all over town: Music City truly lives up to its name. As a … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide

Louisville, Kentucky is the perfect destination for a romantic weekend getaway! Here's why.

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

Here's a guide to things to do in Park City, Utah on a weekend getaway.

14 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 14 Things to do Park City, Utah on a Weekend Getaway

A self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan including Tribeca, the Hudson River park, the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, and the Bloody Angle.

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, California: a local's mildly helpful 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

Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is the home of rock n' roll, soul, and the blues, not to mention a national BBQ hot spot and an important historical city. Plus, it's super weird. Find out why we love this city on a weekend in Memphis!

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 Marvelous Places to visit in Minnesota

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+ Amazing places to visit in Louisville, Kentucky USA. Things to do in Louisville, attractions in Louisville, and everything you need to know about visiting Louisville, KY!

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

33 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 33 Best Breweries, Distilleries, & Bars in Louisville, KY: A Local’s Guide

29 amazing places to eat in Louisville, Kentucky! A local's guide. From bourbon donuts to fried chicken to hot browns to shrimp & grits and beyond!

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 Ultra Chocolate Tour of San Francisco is a walking food tour of San Francisco with chocolate and booze pairings, too!

Chocolate & Booze: The Ultra San Francisco Chocolate Tour

San Francisco, California has a booming foodie scene. As one of the top foodie destinations in the USA, San Francisco has long been a must-visit for any self respecting lover of all things delicious. And it’s not just food: mixology fans flock to San … [Read more...] about Chocolate & Booze: The Ultra San Francisco Chocolate Tour

The 10 Best Coffee Shops in San Francisco according to a local barista!

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

Self-Guided Craft Beer & Bikes on the Strand Bar Crawl in South Bay, Los Angeles

The Ultimate Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour

The South Bay is our favorite part of Los Angeles. It's home to several cute little beach towns, such as Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, as well as the beautiful high bluffs of Palos Verdes. It’s where we always stay when we’re in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour

San Francisco, California. Take the self-guided walking tour of San Francisco!

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

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