St. Augustine is not just a beach town. It is also the oldest continuously inhabited city in America and full of compelling history, great restaurants, and cool shops. And it has beaches. What more could a person want? After years of hearing everyone from my sister-in-law to my hairdresser rave […]
7 Best Weekend Destinations in the Southeastern USA
Because Sam and I travel while balancing full-time work, we can’t always hop on the plane and backpack through Southeast Asia or Europe for weeks on end. Well, we could. But then we probably wouldn’t have a job waiting for us when we returned or any way to actually pay […]
A Guide to Visiting Tallulah Gorge State Park in North Georgia
Tallulah Gorge in North Georgia is a spectacular natural wonder, and I’m ashamed to admit that it took me 4 years of living in Georgia before I finally paid it a visit. Formed by the Tallulah river cutting into the rock, the gorge is now nearly 1,000 feet deep and […]
A Weekend Guide to Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, is the perfect destination for a New England weekend escape. Since Sam’s brother Joe and his wife, Kristen, moved there several years ago, we’ve been able to make two quick visits to the artsy coastal city. Our most recent trip was in June, which was MUCH more pleasant […]