The BIG peach (aka Atlanta, Georgia) has quite a lot to offer visitors…delicious food, amazing museums, and the art culture is awesome! I’ve visited many times, in fact, I used to call Georgia home. This time, I was on the hunt for walls, walls, walls! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see I was […]
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My LA Foodie Favorites!
A half an hour before opening, we were standing in line at The Broad Museum and struck up a conversation with the couple in front of us. One is a LA local and the other a recent college grad from San Diego. The topic of lunch brought about all kinds of excitement! We compared notes […]
LA Livin’ Like a Local!
Every since my travels to Paris, I have made it a point to try to experience life more like a local. That first sip of coffee at a local coffee shop, hearing neighbors chatting on a park bench…that moment a stranger turns into an instant friend over discussing each other’s fur babies (aka puppies). I […]
Be Our Guest: A restaurant review and a bit of nostalgia!
Just finished reading a post about the new Disney release of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens (Matthew from Downton Abby), Emma Thompson, and more! So excited for this live action film coming to a theater near you March 2017! I can literally remember the feelings I had as a child when […]
Things to do in Savannah after the sun goes down!
It was on a late Saturday, morning, my family was finished with breakfast but we were all still in our pajamas when an opportunity arose. Life altered in a way to allow my husband and I to dash off on an unplanned, unexpected short overnight trip somewhere close by. I was completely up for the challenge […]
How to spend a Day in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Hey guys! I hope you all are having the happiest of holidays!! I just recently spent Thanksgiving with friends in Oklahoma and wanted to share a few places worth checking out if you ever find yourself in Tulsa. The weather was just horrible during our visit, however, our friends still showed us around and we […]
Top 3 Places to Eat in NYC (a Foodie’s Paradise)!
food·ie ˈfo͞odē/ noun informal a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Aka: everyone, really!;-) Right?! I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I like to plan where to eat just as much as I like to plan what to do when traveling. I always have a few restaurants on the […]
Top 5 Places to Explore for Free in NYC!
Places to go in NYC for free! I am so excited to share with all of you my most recent NYC adventures! I recently celebrated my 36th birthday there and turned my dream of exploring NYC in the fall a reality! Today, I’m going to start by sharing my top 5 places to explore for […]
3 Days in the Smokies! Part 2
Laurel Falls and Gatlinburg The second day we were in Tennessee we hiked to a waterfall, Laurel Falls. This waterfall is located in The Great Smoky National Park. If you like hiking but aren’t cut out for a long treacherous journey, this is the hike for you. A paved path guides you along the way, with […]
3 Days in the Smokies!
My family is no stranger to Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. We have been visiting for years. We’ve enjoyed making many memories at the Crowther family cabin (owned by my husband’s grandparents). We spent our honeymoon there, brought our children there at many stages of their childhood (even when I was pregnant […]
The Largest Walk-Through Zoo in the World: North Carolina Zoo
The majestic elephants were roaming and playing with one other, looking as if they had just finished a bath…a mud bath, that is. *winky face* I am always so amazed that these creatures even exist! So massive in size, yet so gentle…graceful, even. I love visiting the North Carolina Zoo located in Asheboro! With over […]
2 Days in Miami, Florida! Day 2
Day 2 We woke up early to catch the sunrise, another great time to see South Beach without crowds of people, and oh, is it beautiful! Who doesn’t love a good sunrise or sunset?! *Travel Tip~If you plan on spending the morning/afternoon in South Beach, arriving early gets you a fantastic parking spot! Plus, the […]
2 Days in Miami, Florida! Day 1
Spontaneous trip? Yes, please! A spontaneous trip to somewhere on a warm beach?! Oh, heck yes!! My husband and I recently took a road trip down to Miami. Both of us were actually born and lived part of our lives in Florida, but for some reason neither one of us have actually seen much of […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Roanoke Island
I have really enjoyed featuring the Outer Banks this month! I have also enjoyed visiting OBX for almost a decade now. Every time I pay a visit, I explore new places and make beautiful memories! In this last post on the Outer Banks, I will be featuring more wonderful things to do and explore. […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Corolla
This weeks destination is about a place that you are so happy to learn even exists. Located in the northern part of the Outer Banks, Corolla is a destination that brings out your inner-child, in a good way. This magical place is home to over 100 wild horses that roam a 12,000 acre animal sanctuary. […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Ocracoke Island
Hello my traveling friends! If you missed my last post, I explained that I would be featuring the beautiful Outer Banks this month. Last week, I featured Hatteras Island. This week, I am featuring an island that is full of all the island vibes that you’d expect, but this island also surprises travelers with charming […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Hatteras Island
Hello friends! I hope you are all having a great start to the summer season! I am super excited to share with you guys about a place that I have had the pleasure of exploring for many years…the beautiful Outer Banks, aka OBX! This 200 mile stretch of barrier islands is located just off the […]
Things to do in Savannah, Georgia in one day!
Hello my fellow traveling friends! Instead of painting my house and getting it ready to sell, like I should be doing, I’m eating a macaron and writing this blogpost on a little city that has SO much charm and beauty… Savannah, Georgia! I wish I could bottle up the feeling I had while exploring this […]
Travel to Florida’s Best Kept Secret, Navarre Beach!
The secrets out! (well, at least for those reading this post…so, shhhh!) If you like white sandy beaches with Aqua blue waters, but don’t like all the crowds that usually go along with it, then Navarre Beach, Fl. might be the perfect place for you. Navarre Beach is located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier […]
The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina!
Hello my fellow wander-lusters! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! If you are ready for a relaxing, spa-filled place to stay with all the southern charm and hospitality anyone could ask for, you need to book a stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa for sure! This place was the perfect getaway for celebrating our sixteen year wedding anniversary! You’ll get the full […]
My Top 5 Art Museums in the World!
One of my favorite things to do any time I travel is to explore art museums! For as long as I can remember, I have loved experiencing beautiful art up close and personal. My love for art started as an early teen when I was given a book filled with pages of beautiful copies of […]
Tour of the Biltmore!
Ever since we moved to North Carolina, over ten years ago, I have had the desire to explore the largest home in America located in Asheville, North Carolina. Before I give you a glimpse into this breathtaking French Chateau styled home, let me explain something I’ve learned in life. Timing is everything! If I would […]
Top Ten places to visit in Orlando, Fl. from a local!
Many travel from all over the globe to visit Orlando, Florida just for the theme parks. Disney World and Universal Studios are just a few of the famous theme parks located in sunny Orlando. You might wonder, though, what do the locals do when they are not roller coaster hopping or hanging out with their […]
How we almost turned into a pumpkin at Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
When you’re only at Disney for a day, you try to get there as early as you can and stay as late as possible. Well, we do anyway;-). We had a blast at Magic Kingdom recently! Riding on rides like Dumbo, Winnie the Poo, Space Mountain can put almost anyone in a good mood. How […]
Explore your Senses at Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
Taste There is just something about how much better ice cream tastes when it’s in the shape of Mickey Mouse! You can plan your meals out by making dinner reservations at one of Disney’s restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table or the newer Be Our Guest Restaurant. Here is the link to learn about this restaurant […]
A little bit of Charleston in my life!
I have been wanting to visit Charleston, South Carolina for years now! Why I waited till now? Not sure! Someone recently told me that they loved Charleston and that they thought it was similar to Wilmington, NC. That perked my interest because I love visiting Wilmington, NC! You can read why on my post Top […]
Top 5 of my favorite things to do when visiting Wilmington, NC.
1. The Beach Grab your beach chair and sunscreen because going to the beach is top on my list when visiting Wilmington, NC! There are several surrounding beaches by Wilmington, one of which is Wrightsville Beach. I can’t get enough of the beach! Born and mostly raised in Florida, I feel I have a bit […]
Surprise party in the city…Atlanta, Georgia!
What do glass elevators, chocolate sauce, world-renowned choreographers, and fried onion rings have in common? Nothing, but they do all have something to do with my most recent trip to Atlanta, Georgia. It was my nephews twenty-fifth birthday, and his wife planned a surprise party at one of the most prestigious restaurants in all of […]
A Day Away in Southern Pines, NC.
It was the best kind of trip…the one that you don’t over think or over plan…a trip that you just know will be great, just because of the company you have going with you. My closest friend and I decided that we were in need of a day trip, like now…or yesterday would have been […]
Christmas in New York City
I’ve always wanted to see NYC at Christmas time…well, if I’m honest I’ve also wanted to see it in the spring and the fall as well! This was our second time visiting. The first time was with my husband in the summer…. we had a blast! While we were there, we couldn’t help but find […]