Sunset over the coast at Hilo, which can be seen on the big island on a budget

The Budget Guide To The Big Island

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022Hawaii has been identified as the happiest state in the US and the most mentioned destination for those with bucket lists of places to visit. If you’ve always wanted to go, but think you can’t afford […]

A view down Chicago streets, during 3 days in Chicago.

Things to do in Chicago – A Chicago 3 Day Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022Chicago is more than hot dogs, deep dish pizza and bitterly cold winters. It’s a city of mesmerizing architecture that’s best seen on a boat cruise and has a pace that’s less intimidating than other major […]

The Bright yellow Welcome to Golden Sign arches over the downtown streets.

Things to in Do Golden, Colorado – A Golden Weekend Getaway!

This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022Whoa, cowboy, ready to reel in a bit of the Wild West 21st century style? Historic Golden, Colorado, offers much in the way of soft or hard adventure to quickly fill three full days. So, perhaps […]

Rocky Pacific Coast with houses on the edge in the distance

A Weekend in Santa Cruz, California

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022Santa Cruz in California is no doubt one of the best summer towns in the USA. With the cool sea breeze, rainless summer months, and home to one of the best old school amusement parks, there […]

The Nashville skyline at sunset/

Free Things to Do in Nashville

This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022Nashville is home for me and I love telling people how amazing it is, but it’s no secret that it can be a little bit pricey to live in and to visit. Hotel prices are surprisingly […]

Visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, managed by the National Parks Service, was the first of the US National Lakeshores. Located along the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s upper peninsula, it is a gem in […]

Wondering Where to Stay in Niagara Falls – The Giacomo!

This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022 No matter how corny it may sound, Niagara Falls is one of my favorite places in the world to visit. I love almost everything about the falls, all of the places you can see them […]

Visiting Redwoods National and State Parks

This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022 Home to some of the tallest trees on earth, Redwoods National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands hugging the Northern California coastline.   The stars of the show of course, […]

Grand Rapids skyline.

Grand Rapids Weekend Getaway

This post was most recently updated on June 4th, 2022 Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city, is just an hour away from my hometown of Lansing, so it’s one of my frequent weekend getaways. The craft beer scene, restaurants, art, and museums make a Grand […]

Hiking Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park on your South Dakota vacation.

Visiting Wind Cave National Park – A Black Hills Vacation

This post was most recently updated on June 13th, 2022 The Black Hills are a small mountain range in the West of South Dakota, rising from the Great Plains and extending North into Wyoming.  The Black Hills are home to millions of acres of forest […]

Cleveland sign with the city skyline in the background on a snowy day, to see on your weekend in Cleveland.

Cleveland Weekend Getaway

This post was most recently updated on May 20th, 2022 So why should you spend a weekend in Cleveland, OH, or as we affectionately call it, “The Land”?  I can think of a few reasons. First of all, do you like nice people? Yea, we […]

Two women overlooking the gold badlands peaks on a day trip to Death Valley.

25 Intriguing Facts About Death Valley

This post was most recently updated on May 27th, 2022 When I was a kid, I have to tell you, the idea of going to Death Valley scared me a little bit.   We all heard the stories. But perhaps in my case, these stories were […]