A few weekends ago, I took a round-trip journey on the Amtrak Borealis from Chicago to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. I’ve always loved traveling by train, so I was excited to try this route that began service in May of 2024. I’m writing up this review so that you’ll know what to expect...
Welcome to my first blog post featuring Washington, D.C. and its surrounding suburbs! I’ve been to the nation’s capital at least four or five times since I was a kid, and there is always something new to discover there. This time, I met up with my friend Ismael...
Are you planning a trip to Portland, Maine? If you are, I’m giving you one mission: eat a ton of excellent food! Portland is increasingly known as a top culinary destination in New England. After you read this blog post, you’ll understand why...
My friend Ismael and I recently booked a five-night cruise on Virgin Voyages out of Miami. Since this was our very first ocean cruise, neither of us knew exactly what to expect. But once we boarded the Scarlet Lady, saw our cabin, and had our first drink, we knew...
Did you know that Charlotte is known as the “Queen City”? I think it’s a fitting nickname for North Carolina’s biggest metropolis. For one, it was actually named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Beyond that, Charlotte has a gorgeous skyline...
It’s been a while since I’ve published a restaurant guide on my travel blog, but I simply had to make one for Guadalajara! During my week-long stay here, I fell in love with the city’s food scene. Guadalajara’s delicious, down-to-earth Mexican cuisine...
If you’re looking for small-town charm and an escape to nature, head on down to Brown County! Located about an hour drive south of Indianapolis or a forty-minute drive east of Bloomington, this quaint part of south-central Indiana is easy to get to. Visitors love...
I have always loved taking advantage of three-day weekends to go explore a new city, and that’s exactly what I did for Labor Day this year! For one reason or another, Kansas City, MO was calling my name. Maybe it was the barbecue; maybe it was the city’s...
There’s no better time to visit the Pacific Northwest than in August or September! As someone who grew up in Seattle and now lives in Chicago, I can personally confirm this. I love going back home during the late summer months, especially when I have a local...
There’s something about Chicago’s Far North Side that I absolutely love. All of the neighborhoods that form the city’s northern boundary are captivating places to visit. One of my favorite largely overlooked neighborhoods in Chicago is North Park...