10 New York City Restaurants Perfect For A Girl’s Night Out

If you’re headed to NYC with your girls, you might feel overwhelmed in trying to decide where to grab a bite. New York has over 6,000 restaurants, and some are simply better equipped for large groups than others. After dining at so many spots around New York, these are my top restaurant picks for a …

7 Women-Owned Businesses To Support in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is a fun, vibrant city in Michigan that can easily be explored in just a few short days. While it’s typically considered a conservative city, there’s no shortage of an uptick in progressive businesses. Some of the most notable of those are women-owned, from breweries to restaurants to second-hand clothing shops. I visited …

Everything You Need To Know About Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade

Every year, hundreds of thousands of merpersons and fellow sea critters gather in Coney Island for the annual Mermaid Parade. This year, the Mermaid Parade is held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, but whatever year you happen to read this on, know it’s the Saturday before Father’s Day. Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade is, in my …

Where To Stop On A Dog-Friendly New York to Florida Road Trip

One of the most popular road trip routes in the USA is from New York to Florida. There’s even a name for New Yorkers who head down to the Sunshine State, either in the winter or for retirement (“snowbirds”). I’ve done this trip many times throughout my life like a typical New Yorker, and I’ve …

3-Day Itinerary In America’s Quirkiest Beach Town: Port Aransas, Texas

In early 2023, I was invited to Texas for a work trip for this little travel blog of mine. It all started when I was invited to a Texas tourism event in NYC a few months prior, and met reps from different cities. I met a man from a quirky little town called “Port Aransas.” …