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Autumn Visit at the US National Arboretum
One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much…
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Beer Gardens, Churches, and Pretzels: Highlights of Munich, Germany
While visiting Germany with my friend, we planned a brief trip to Munich and we had an absolute blast! Munich (München) was founded by Henry the Lion in 1158 and is the capital…
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A Guide to Music Festival Camping
As a follow up to my last post about Music Festival Necessities, I have put together my guide to camping at music festivals! Camping Tent This likely goes without saying, but if you…
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Music Festival Necessities
We are headed to our first music festival in a few years soon – Firefly Music Festival ! With other festivals on the horizon, I was inspired to put together a guide for…
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Confessions of a COVID Bride
The past two years have simultaneously gone by so fast and so slow. It is surreal to think about life before the pandemic. I think the biggest lessons for me were that we…
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Luray Caverns in Virginia
I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia. I can still hear the ad when I think about it! …
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Holiday Gift Ideas
I always plan to shop for the holidays throughout the year so that I am not scrambling last minute. Yet every year, I inevitable end up rushing to buy everything in December! Here…
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Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, DC
The Washington, DC Downtown Holiday Market is an annual outdoor shopping “village” which supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs. The market is an especially great way to shop local while still remaining socially…
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Top 5 Best Cityscape Views of Paris, France
One of my favorite parts of visiting a city is to find that picture perfect view from a higher perspective. Paris offers several different stunning cityscape views – from the Eiffel Tower itself…
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What To Do in Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg is a charming town known for its timber-framed buildings and canals. Strasbourg sits on the German-Franco border, within the Alsace Region of France. The city has a complex history, changing between German…