I just got back from a four-day backpacking adventure through the wilds of Yosemite. This was my first backpacking trip — having only done a little camper camping and car camping before. And while these sports are related to one another, they are certainly not the...
I just got back from a weeklong visit to my hometown. You’re probably conjuring up idyllic scenes of Main Street, U.S.A., but I hail from the Panhandle of Florida. Instead, I was treated to stretches of sugar-white beaches, boiled peanuts, and crystal-clear...
All I can think about at the moment is packing for my next big trip. I’m headed to a formal awards gala in Las Vegas (read: cocktail dresses) but first I’m stopping by the Grand Canyon for an ambitious hiking and camping trip. My suitcase/duffel bag is...
When you live in San Francisco, one of the funniest sights is double-decker buses full of tourists shivering in their short-sleeve shirts. They were promised sunny California — and instead they got Fog City. Not only is our weather moody year round, but the summer is...
Taking a bite out of the Big Apple can be pricey, but an easy way to keep costs down and taste the real flavor of New York City is to dine on a dime. Check out my favorite budget-friendly restaurants and food trucks to experience while you’re in NYC! Shake...
