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Man I love a good road trip! And I love history, so it’s great when a trip combines the two. This summer I took a road trip with my nephew to Virginia Beach from Columbus. It was a great trip, and one place I stopped at not once, but TWICE was the Woodrow Wilson Presidential …
After the peaceful temples of Luang Prabang, our next stop took us to Vang Vieng. Surrounded by towering limestone karst mountains, this small town has become one of Laos’ most iconic adventure destinations. Once known primarily for its backpacker party scene, Vang Vieng has reinvented itself as a hub for outdoor adventure, with turquoise lagoons, …
Sometimes the best road trips don’t require traveling very far. Less than two hours from Columbus, you’ll find one of Ohio’s most unique combinations in and near Hamilton: a peaceful outdoor sculpture park followed by one of the most outrageous grocery stores in the country. My nephew Gabriel and I spent the morning wandering through art …
After spending time in Vietnam- exploring the bustling streets of Hanoi, taking day trips to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay, and wandering through the mountains and terraced rice fields of Sapa– it was time to head to our second Southeast Asian country: Laos! Our first stop was Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city …
In the summer of 2026 my friend Erin and I visited southeast Asia. We started in Hanoi, doing a few excursions to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha bay along the way (click the links to read those blog posts). Our next stop took us away from the heat, humidity, and nonstop energy of Hanoi. Arriving …
After a few days of weaving through Hanoi’s busy streets, dodging motorbikes, touring the sights and enjoying Vietnamese food (see my blog post about that here), we were ready to see what lay beyond the city. Northern Vietnam is home to some of the country’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, and we didn’t want to miss …
This summer I’m finally getting to take the trip that is always my answer when people ask about my dream destination. My bucket list trip. Also consequently my Covid trip (glad I can put that behind me now). I headed to Southeast Asia! So happy that my friend Erin wanted to visit again, and check …
After spending several days in the seaside town of Antibes, which is located in southern, Mediterrean France and exploring the darling towns of Menton, Eze and Villefranche-sur-Mer it was time for us to be on the move again. Our itinerary had us working our way up through some of Provence’s most culturally rich and naturally stunning …
After exploring the charm of Annecy, the grandeur of Chamonix, and the quiet beauty of Dijon, we headed off for our next city on our Tour de France- Lyon. We only had one day planned in Lyon, France so we had to maximize our time. And what better way to get acquainted with a city …
For our second leg of our 2025 Tour de France, we packed up the car in Dijon and headed south to Annecy, a place that somehow feels both wildly Alpine (hello beautiful mountains!) and effortlessly French. Instead of staying in the city itself, we booked a cozy Airbnb tiny house in Talloires, a lakeside village …