36 Hours in New Orleans

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As the most European city in America, waking up in New Orleans for the first time will leave you feeling alive, like you’ve teleported to a new world unlike anywhere else in the US. French influence is everywhere, from the iconic architecture…

A Big ‘ole Guide to the Best Restaurants in Beaumont, Texas

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Beaumont’s culinary scene is a beguiling mix of Lonestar pride, Southern staples, and Cajun flavors that make for Texas-sized portions with a touch of Creole soul and seasoning. If you haven’t given the Beaumont restaurant scene a look lately – give it another chance.

How to Hit Every Possible Instagram Hotspot in NYC in 48 Hours (With Interactive Map!)

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I frequently joke that I plan my life around feeding time. In New York, I really did. Some call it the Big Apple. To me, it’s a big, gluttonous smorgasbord. A place of insane overindulgence where everything from your wildest fantasies is…

Beer Me Up, Scotty: A Trip Down Virginia’s Blue Ridge Beerway

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the nation’s most famous scenic drives. And sometimes, you get thirsty along the road.

The 3 Spots in Denver I Always Take People Who Visit Me

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While people usually come to Colorado for the mountains (hiking or skiing), I do get the occasional, make that frequent weekend guest on a desperate mission to escape the Chi-beria winter (yes, it is always warmer here). Then there are those…

The Best Chicago Bars in Denver

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One of our regular jokes is that Denver is where all good Midwesterners come to die happy because there are A LOT of us out here. When the Blackhawks, Bears or Cubs (yes, I’ve even been dragged to a Scrubs game) come to town, it more often…

Eating Your Way Around Boulder in Five Stops

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While I purposely didn’t want to relive college by moving right back to Boulder, it is and will always be my happy place. But outside of undergrad life and my unwavering love for Buff athletics, it's a pretty amazing place. For a small…

10 Truly Ridiculous Drinks in Denver

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To compliment my list of stoner food in the city, Denver also has some truly "unique" cocktails. From crazy liquor combinations to garnishes galore (and my personal favorite, the Pickle Shots from Retro Room), here are the most creative libations…