Chicago: Wicker Park Cocktail Spots

Good for: Date, Friends, Casual Highlight: Navy Strength Old Fashion Queen Mary is my absolute favorite bar in Chicago. The drinks are amazing, the staff is brilliant creators, and the vibe is...

5 Things to Consider for a Beach Getaway During COVID-19

My family just had the BEST beach getaway. Seriously — the best. Last week was our annual family reunion. It was our first reunion after the passing of both Nana and Papa, the patriarch and...

Top 5 National Parks For Your Summer Vacation

The US has 58 National Parks spanning across the continental states as well as Hawaii, Alaska, and the American Samoa. Each park is unique, with its own landscape specific to the region, all boasting...

The Best of Oahu

Oahu is an island that has it all. From the bustling city of Honolulu, to laid back surfing towns on the north shore, and all things in between. I was lucky enough to spend 6 months living and...

Best Grand Canyon Lunch

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is 1,000 ft higher than the more popular South Rim. The road in to the North Rim is closed by stow from roughly mid October to May. The North Rim Lodge, a...

Exotic Indiana

The thrill of looking forward to a trip is the stardust of my soul. The only difference now… I am just not going as far. In-state road trips have been our staple, but recently we branched out and...