As I sit down to write this year's birthday post, I can't believe how long I've been making these lists. My very first one was when I was on the cusp of turning 23, which seems like a lifetime ago now. I was living in Australia with my then-boyfriend. This year, I celebrate 29 from a resort in … [Read more...] about 30 Things to Do Before Turning 30
Photo Friday: Chattanooga, Tennessee
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee has long been a favorite day trip of mine from Atlanta. Less than two hours from my house, we skipped school one day to visit when Sammi was still in high school and then came back to check out The Crash Pad Chattanooga. Everything came full circle when, after … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Chattanooga, Tennessee
In Search of the Good Life in Eilat
"It's Always Sunny in Eilat," read the promotional brochures. Editor's Note: This post was written many years before the war between Israel and Hamas. Before booking my trip to Israel, seeing the Red Sea had always been a dream, but I couldn't explain why. Maybe it's the biodiversity or … [Read more...] about In Search of the Good Life in Eilat
A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
Have you ever booked a hotel stay based on pictures alone? Blog posts and Instagrams from friends and another personal recommendation from a former local led to adding Madonna Inn to my Pacific Coast Highway itinerary. I didn't have the sunny weather that I'd seen captured before, but … [Read more...] about A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
Behind the Curtain: June 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2017