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The Perfect Weekend in Chattanooga: 48 Hours in the Scenic City
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Chattanooga is my favorite city in Tennessee. I know, Nashville is Tennessee’s hot spot right now. And Memphis offers some delicious food + plenty of history. But Chattanooga is a special gem that often gets overlooked. What makes Chattanooga so special? Where should I begin! If you want to get outside, this is the place to be. Chattanooga (aka Scenic City) is surrounded by mountains that are crossed with hiking and biking trails. The Tennessee River flows through the heart of the city, meaning you can kayak or paddleboard past many of the city’s iconic spots. It’s really no wonder that…
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How to Visit the Met Museum: Tips & Tricks from a Local
*UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020* The Met Museum on NYC’s 5th Ave (AKA Museum Mile) is one of the most visited museums in the world. Almost 7.5 million people visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 3 locations in 2018. This museum is overwhelming, amazing, and down-right unbelievable, really. If you haven’t been, think of the Louvre, Vatican Museum, or British Museum. The Met is on the scale of those other impressive international collections. 2020 marked the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Of course, 2020 has also been a year of…a lot of changes. On March 13, 2020 the Met closed its doors due to the pandemic. Now, more than…
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Weekend in Bermuda: The Ultimate 48 Hour Guide
Looking for a tropical getaway? Why not a weekend in Bermuda! I know, it sounds unrealistic. But hear me out. 48 hours is the perfect amount of time to spend on this North Atlantic island. You can reach Bermuda on a 2-hour flight from NYC. Once here, spend your weekend relaxing on the pink sandy beaches or sipping Rum Swizzles. I spent a weekend in Bermuda and loved every second of my trip. This island is welcoming, charming, and easy to fall in love with. One weekend in Bermuda is a great place to start. But soon, you might find yourself planning your next weekend (or week-long) getaway to the…
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25 Free & Cheap Things to do in Boston
If you’ve been following along for a while, you will know I’m not a luxury traveler. Ha! Even typing the term “luxury traveler” made me laugh. On my most recent trip to Boston, I stayed in a hotel which made me feel pretty dang luxurious. After all, I normally stay in cheap Airbnbs. But this time I stayed at a hotel I found on hotels.com (I also had a free night that I needed to use). Just to keep things in perspective, the hotel was a micro, pod-type hotel. My room didn’t have a bathroom so I had to use the shared bathroom space down the hall. Talk about luxury.…
