The other day I was flipping through tv channels and came across the Cooking channel. Of course, anytime I stumble across a cooking channel I have to watch for a bit. I can’t remember the name of the show that was on, but during one of the ad breaks Bobby Flay came on and…
Located in northwest Indiana, South Bend is known for Notre Dame, college football, a new foodie trail and so much more. It is well worth a day trip, but if you have the time I suggest staying longer. South Bend is a very family friendly destination and offers plenty to do for both children and…
Where can you find American Pickers, Buffalo Bill, a Mississippi River tug of war, great whiskey and so much more? If you guessed Le Claire, IA you’d be correct. This sleepy small town just north of Davenport comes alive in the summer and welcomes tourists from around the world. The surge in tourism is due,…
Some of the best getaways are those spent with our girlfriends. Time away to relax, chat and spoil ourselves is a treat that we deserve every once in a while. Spending a weekend in Marble Falls, Texas with girlfriends is a memory just waiting to be made. Marble Falls is located about 45 minutes outside…
I’m always up for an adventure and an adventure is exactly what I had on a recent press trip to Grapevine, Texas. Texas greeted our arrival with a nice big ice storm (everything is bigger in Texas, right?) However, a little bit of ice doesn’t stop travel writers from having a great time. The first…
Just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago lays an oasis of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. The Chicago Southland is a quick train ride that will take you from hectic to calm. You’ll find cheaper accommodations, free parking, great food and wonderful attractions. When visiting Chicago we usually stay and visit…
Glancing in my rear view mirror I see Charlottesville’s city lights behind me. Soon after the GPS kindly instructs me to turn left. I look around and wonder if I put the information in the GPS incorrectly. The turn takes me down a curving winding dark road that I hope takes me to my destination….
There really are 1400 reasons to visit Grapevine, TX this holiday season. This Christmas capital of Texas has 1400 holiday events in a 40 day period. That comes out to 35 events every. single. day. This is something that I really want to experience and I hope that I’m able to attend for a few…
I cook a lot with spaghetti squash and I’m often asked HOW to cook spaghetti squash so I’ve put together a quick tutorial to show you how easy it is to cook spaghetti squash. The second most asked question is what to do with the spaghetti squash after it’s cooked. There are lots of options…
One of my favorite things to do is to drive around a new city at night. I love seeing the buildings lit up and stumbling across fun iconic signs. Niagara Falls, NY did not disappoint. Of course, the falls at night are pretty cool, although hard to see from where we were standing, but well…
Everyone should visit Niagara Falls at least once in their life. A visit to the falls makes a great family trip. Plus, the falls are just pretty freaking fantastic! I’ve visited Niagara Falls a couple times and it never gets old. I’m always impressed with the grandeur of the falls and I always find something…
University towns are generally a really great place to visit especially if you are traveling with teens. As a rule, there are fabulous restaurants, cultural activities, outdoor sports, theater, and many, many entertainment options. A lot of the focus is on entertainment and activities for a young crowd so it’s a natural fit for families…
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