Baja California was as beautiful as I thought it would be. I was attracted this area because it wasn’t just a typical beach destination. There was more to it. There were mountains, desert views, interesting rock formations, turquoise waters, and of course Mexican water (aka tequila). I’m not normally a lay-on-the-beach all day type of…
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Travel guide: Central Michigan
Apparently, it’s the “year of Michigan” for us. We camped in Nordhouse Dunes in July (review can be read here), and over labor day weekend, we visited a few places in Central Michigan. We stayed in East Tawas, which is only a 5.5 hour drive from Columbus, and it turned out to be a gorgeous…
Big cities in North America: Washington D.C.
I love D.C. Not just because my mom grew up in Alexandria, my grandmother worked for the CIA and my grandfather worked at the Pentagon. (Although, that’s pretty cool!) I love it because it’s simple to navigate, there’s lots to see (mostly for free because our taxes have technically already paid for us to see…
Big cities in North America: Nashville
Written by Tasha Kitchens One of my favorite cities is Nashville, aka Music City. From Country Music to Historic Plantations and wineries, from sweet tea to breakfast at the Famous Loveless Cafe, Nashville is sure to please. I’ve put together some favorites from a local’s perspective. We’ll explore the usual tourist destinations and take a…
Big cities in North America: Niagara Falls
When I asked readers what they wanted to hear last October, one of their suggestions was for affordable cities to visit in the US. I thought I would expand that to North America, since there are some places in Mexico and Canada that would be affordable and fun to visit! I plan on making this…