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Why Oklahoma City Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Trip

February 5, 2026/by Lo

Why Eureka Springs Should Be Your Next Weird Weekend Getaway

January 6, 2026/by Lo

10 Bucket List Experiences to have in Wyoming this Fall

September 30, 2024/by Lo

The Best Things to do in Medora, North Dakota: Hidden Travel Gem

September 9, 2024/by Lo

The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary: 3 Days in Havana, Cuba

November 22, 2023/by Lo

Can Americans Travel to Cuba in 2026? Everything You Need to Know

November 22, 2023/by Lo

Must Dos in New Orleans – A First Timer’s Nola Guide

July 10, 2023/by Lo

The Best Getaway Less Than an Hour from Denver

July 26, 2022/by Lo

Providence is the Idyllic East Coast Escape of Your Dreams

July 11, 2022/by Lo

A Magical, Mysterious Off-the-Grid Getaway to Caddo Lake in East Texas

July 10, 2022/by Lo

The 7 Best Things to Do in Casper Wyoming

June 6, 2022/by Lo

An Unexpected Wellness Retreat in Wine Country

March 13, 2022/by Lo

Chase Waterfalls, Wildlife and Wild Times in Oklahoma

August 14, 2021/by Lo

36 Hours in New Orleans

June 27, 2021/by Lo

A First Timer’s Guide to NYC

June 1, 2021/by Lo

9 Surprisingly Fun Things to Do in Pearland, Texas (That Locals Love)

May 2, 2021/by Lo

The Best Things to do in Cape May

May 1, 2021/by Lo

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Atlantic City

April 2, 2021/by Lo

Secret Denver: A Guide to the Dairy Block, Denver’s Hottest Microdistrict

March 23, 2021/by Lo

8 Totally Underrated Cities in the Midwest You Need to Visit

March 10, 2021/by Lo

The Best Things to Do in Fort Collins, Colorado

March 1, 2021/by Lo

The Perfect Weekend in Austin: How to Stay and Play with 48 Hours in Texas’s Capital

February 2, 2021/by Lo

Glenwood Springs is Colorado’s Ultimate Resort Destination

January 31, 2021/by Lo

17 Things to Do in the Big D (Dallas, Duh… Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter)

November 3, 2020/by Lo

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Florida Keys – Where to Stay and Play

October 8, 2020/by Lo

11 Things You Must-Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas — America’s Secret Spa Getaway

August 5, 2020/by Lo

Canon City is Colorado’s Most Surprising Adventure Hub

July 22, 2020/by Lo

This Colorado Town is the Ultimate Gateway to the Rockies

June 8, 2020/by Lo

The Ultimate Fort Worth Photo Crawl For Street Art and Sugar Highs

June 6, 2020/by Lo

The Unexpected Midwest Getaway You Didn’t Know You Needed

March 10, 2020/by Lo

Don’t Skip Canberra – Australia’s Surprising Capital

March 2, 2020/by Lo

Once-a-Lifetime Things to Do in Los Angeles to Live Like an A-Lister

February 3, 2020/by Lo

9 Unforgettable Things to Do in Clearwater, Florida (and Neighboring St. Petersburg)

February 1, 2020/by Lo

The Ultimate Chicago Bucket List – 22 Things Every Visitor and Local Must Do in Their Lifetime

January 13, 2020/by Lo

A Historic Route 66 Road Trip from Chicago to St. Louis

October 30, 2019/by Lo

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: Eugene to Portland and Columbia River Gorge

October 17, 2019/by Lo

48 Hours in Lawrence: Everything to Sip, Savor and See in Kansas’s Top College Town

September 6, 2019/by Lo

The Little Apple with a Big Bite – 9 Things You Need to Do in the “Other” Manhattan

September 4, 2019/by Lo

The Backcountry Guide to Point Reyes (and How to Look Cute Exploring)

August 26, 2019/by Lo

Door County is the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secret

July 23, 2019/by Lo

Bae-cation: 7 Things to Fall in Love with in Green Bay, Wisconsin

July 16, 2019/by Lo

The Perfect Southern Colorado Road Trip for Summer: How to Hit 3 National Parks in 4 Days (With Map!)

June 26, 2019/by Lo

6 Cool Things to Do in Phoenix for a Hot Time this Summer (Beyond Golf Courses and Boutiques)

June 18, 2019/by Lo

The Best Beach Towns in the Midwest for a Magical Summer Getaway

May 23, 2019/by Lo

7 Must-Have Experiences in Puerto Vallarta for Sun and Fun

May 10, 2019/by Lo

Must-Do Munich – What to Do with One Day in Munich

May 1, 2019/by Lo

You Probably Never Thought to Visit Houston – But Should

April 24, 2019/by Lo

The Perfect Weekend in Prague – Doing Everything and Nothing all at Once

April 6, 2019/by Lo

The Ultimate Budapest City Guide for First-Time Visitors

March 23, 2019/by Lo

48 Hours in Little Rock: Everything to Eat, See and Do in Arkansas’s Capital

March 18, 2019/by Lo

17 Awesome Things to do in Chicago That’ll Help You Resist the Urge to Hideout and Hibernate this Winter

February 20, 2019/by Lo

Epic Adventures to Have in Moab for the Ultimate Outdoor Stoke-cation

February 18, 2019/by Lo

Why Kathmandu Should Be Your First Stop in Nepal (Not Everest)

January 28, 2019/by Lo

Your Bradenton Bucket List for Insane Adventures and Insatiable Bites

January 18, 2019/by Lo

Animals, Adrenaline and Adventure: 9 Quirky Yet Totally Awesome Things to Do in Auckland

January 4, 2019/by Lo

“That’s So Boulder,” The City That Became It’s Own Best Adjective

November 20, 2018/by Lo

Brazosport – Five Destinations for the Price of One

November 8, 2018/by Lo

Why Corpus Christi Should Be Your Next Gulf Coast Beach Getaway

November 8, 2018/by Lo

Uncover the Best of Texas on a Scavenger Hunt Through Baytown

November 7, 2018/by Lo

The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Springs – Must Do Attractions and Insider Tips

October 22, 2018/by Lo

What Can’t You Do (or Eat) in Spokane?

October 17, 2018/by Lo

It’d be a Big Little Lie to Say I’m Not Completely Obsessed with Monterey

October 9, 2018/by Lo

Mad for Madison County (No, Not That One)

September 20, 2018/by Lo

Gulf Coast Grit and Gumbo: A Guide to Port Arthur, Texas

September 6, 2018/by Lo

Take a Trip to the Real Life Wisteria Lane in The Woodlands, Texas

September 5, 2018/by Lo

Everything to Do in Virginia’s Blue Ridge…Beyond the Parkway

September 1, 2018/by Lo

The Ultimate Austin Itinerary For Foodies and Photo Affectionados

August 22, 2018/by Lo

Smitten with the Mitten: 4 Reasons to Fall in Love with Grand Rapids

August 9, 2018/by Lo

Drew Carey Wasn’t Kidding – Cleveland Rocks

August 8, 2018/by Lo

Did You Know There’s a Car-Free Island in America?

August 7, 2018/by Lo

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

July 12, 2018/by Lo

Billings is Called Montana’s Trailhead…But Here Are A Few Other Equally Appropriate Nicknames

June 14, 2018/by Lo

48 Hours in Charlotte: How to Live Like a Queen in the Queen City

May 10, 2018/by Lo

14 Things to Do in Morgantown WV for Road Trippers, Foodies, and Outdoor Lovers

April 27, 2018/by Lo

Livermore Valley: California’s Other Wine County You Need to Know About

March 14, 2018/by Lo

Why Yes, You Can Be Picnicking By a Glacier in Alaska Before Lunchtime

February 24, 2018/by Lo

48 Hours in Tahoe South: OMG Food, Fun and Fresh Pow

February 15, 2018/by Lo

Macon me Crazy: 5 Reasons Southern Georgia is a Sweet Southern Getaway

December 20, 2017/by Lo

6 Unexpected Experiences to Have an Epic Weekend in Kansas City, Kansas

October 10, 2017/by Lo

Ruidoso is the Most Amazing Place You’ve Never Heard Of

July 2, 2017/by Lo

Putting the SEA in Seattle

February 1, 2017/by Lo
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, and now an accidental Texan, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Subscribe to follow the (mis)adventures.

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