Fredericksburg, Texas, has a rich and unique history rooted in German heritage, founded in 1846 by German immigrants and named for Prince Frederick of Prussia. Until the railroad arrived, the town remained isolated, and German continued to be spoken in homes until fairly recently. The town was … [Read more...] about A Hill Country Escape to Fredericksburg, Texas
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What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
Just as I traveled around Vermont last year, this spring I went to West Virginia for a long-overdue road trip. I'd previously passed through with the family all in search of the New River Gorge Bridge and now I was staying right near it and the national park that surrounds it. Sammi and I mapped … [Read more...] about What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
How to See Culebra, Puerto Rico
This time last year, I was down in Puerto Rico for the third time, to attend a conference I'd been one of the organizers for. I knew my next few days were going to be overwhelming so I booked myself a solo getaway to Culebra, one of Puerto Rico's two main barrier islands. I'd visited Vieques … [Read more...] about How to See Culebra, Puerto Rico
How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Scottsdale, Arizona
If you’re a single girl in your twenties, you’re sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I’ve been to my fair share and even planned one. So I’ve taken what I’ve learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in Scottsdale, Arizona, which has been … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Scottsdale, Arizona
A Sibling Escape to Solvang, California
Right before Thanksgiving, my sister Sammi and I flew to California to visit our youngest sibling, Rae for a maybe annual "sibscation." I'd been to Los Angeles before, but it was Sammi's first time, so we had a quick afternoon of sightseeing, including the Warner Brothers Studio Classics Tour, … [Read more...] about A Sibling Escape to Solvang, California