Chicago is a city that offers up a delightful smorgasbord no matter the time of year. From singing spring blossoms to the dead winter charm of a white wonderland, there are things to do in Chicago year-round. Whether you live in the city or visit its splendors from time to time, Chicago experiences can be…
If you only have a few hours to spend in Virginia and you are near the town Alexandria, I have some great suggestions of things to do. Sometimes there isn’t enough time for a long weekend at a destination and if you’d rather see a little bit of an area versus nothing at all this…
Telling Adventurous Stories That Are Out Of This World Putting our contact at the top for easy reference – email us a line at deb@justshortofcrazy.com or text us at 810-347-9019 It was so great meeting you at the Indiana Media Marketplace! Thank you so much for sharing your destination with us. We’re looking forward to potentially sharing…
When you truly want to get away from it all, relax, unwind and reconnect, Mississippi offers one-of-a-kind romantic getaways for all couples. For Valentine’s Day to Anniversaries and Birthdays or Just Because, Mississippi really does have it all. Find more Mississippi travel ideas here. The ideas shared here are perfect for the active adventurers to…
Have you experience the Moravian Cookie Trail in North Carolina yet? I know there are so many great reasons to visit the Tar Heel State from sandy beaches, gorgeous mountains, to Krispy Kreme donuts, NASCAR, and moonshine. However, they also have a rich culinary history with many “trails” to showcase the goodness and one of my favorites…
Travel, food and life in the midwest (and beyond) Subscribe To The Newsletter Subscribe Loading… Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. What’s New Latest Travel + Activities Welcome! Deb is a travel writer from Michigan whose work takes her across the country in search of unique (think haunted & strange) and interesting…
We discovered a fun and unique European inspired town in the United States, there are surprisingly quite a few, that helped ease our desire to hop across the pond for a holiday. Ideally, we’d celebrate the holidays in Europe, however, our responsible adulting minds told us to stay domestic. And that is how we ended…
Kingsland, GA, located in the southeast coast of Georgia, is a charming small town offering up Southern hospitality, delicious seafood, interesting history, and, of course, loads of places to enjoy the outdoors. If your idea of a great vacation includes as many outdoor adventure as possible, Kingsland is the place for you. This is the…
Are you ready for Spooky Season (aka October)? This is our holiday season and we are here to share a fun bucket list to help you get in the spirit. We’re including links where you can buy necessary items or we really recommend heading to the thrift store if there are good ones near you….
Americus, Georgia is one of those destinations that might simply not hit people’s radar. It’s not flashy and fast-paced like Atlanta nor does it have a musical vibe like Macon. There’s not a river bordering its city streets like Columbus or Albany. What Americus Georgia is, is a place rich with history, the arts, some…
Butler County Pennsylvania is packed with fun things to do. Regardless if you are going for a day or a long weekend you are sure to find something for everyone to do. I spent two days exploring the region and really look forward to going back. I’m sharing my current favorite places to eat and…
Fall is one of my favorite times to visit Alton IL, located on the confluence of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It’s a town steeped in history where you can immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the fruits of the land. Just a short 30 minutes north of St. Louis, fall is the perfect…
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