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...
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...
Have you ever visited a city and found that it really surpassed your expectations? For me, that recently happened with Milwaukee! Since I’ve lived in Chicago for two years now, I figured it was finally time to take the short Amtrak ride across state lines to check out...
San Diego is the perfect destination for a long weekend getaway! First and foremost, this laid-back city offers lovely warm weather all year round. San Diego is also the perfect size. It’s not a gigantic, sprawling metropolis, but it’s not so small that you’ll get bored...
If you are planning a weekend getaway to Fort Worth, you’ve come to the right place! My friend Ismael and I recently spent a three-day weekend in Texas’s fifth-largest metropolis. I was very impressed with the food, the architecture, and Panther City’s friendly vibe...
If you’re considering a getaway to Conconully State Park in Washington, this is the blog post for you! Three friends and I just spent Labor Day weekend camping there, and I loved the dramatic landscapes and picturesque lakes in the area. Washington State is one place I’ve wanted to include on my blog for years now...
Let’s be honest: when people visit Miami, they usually go for the beach. Needless to say, the South Florida coastline is truly stunning and reason enough to go! But if you’re reading this post, you’re probably curious about this tropical metropolis beyond its beaches. And if that’s the case, you’re in for a treat...
Of all the regions in the US, the American Southwest is one that I haven’t gotten to explore nearly as much as I’d like. That’s exactly why I booked a last-minute long weekend getaway to Albuquerque, NM! This post will give you an idea of how much of Albuquerque you can see in two or three days...