• Chicago’s Top 8 Places to Visit

    I have been Chicago a handful of times and have loved every moment of this fantastic city. The people have New York hustle but with mid-western hospitality (also take a look at some true southern hospitality), the food scene is enormous from Michelin star restaurants to gourmet hot dogs, and don’t even get me started on the water (the Chicago River is gorgeous). But we are really here to talk about the sites of Chicago. Now I will admit that most of my time in this city has been a couple of days at a time and I haven’t seen everything that Chicago has to offer. That just means I…

  • The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to San Francisco

    San Francisco is famous for its cable cars, steep hills and gorgeous landmarks. I have lived in the Bay Area my whole life so here’s the ultimate SF travel guide with general city tips and fun things to do made by a local.   General Tip: Locals prefer you call San Francisco “SF” or “The City”. Avoid using the phrases “Frisco” or “San Fran”. Best Time to Go To San Francisco San Francisco has a mild climate throughout the year but the rain really hits between November and February. The city can get foggy if “Karl the Fog” rolls in. There are significant weather changes in different parts of the…

  • An Epic Girls Trip | A Travel Guide for New Orleans, Louisiana

    Last month my college girlfriends and I packed up our bags and headed off to the Crescent City for a much-needed vacation. We spent months planning this girls trip: where were we going to go, what were we going to do and how much time should we spend. Eventually we landed on the idea of New Orleans and it was the best decision we could have ever made. It’s hard not to fall in love with New Orleans. This city is full of art, history, culture and music – and definitely is a place to party.  This year marked the 300th anniversary of the city and with Christmas around the…