Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the continental United States. It’s so remote, in fact, that in order to access this national park, you’ll need to take a seaplane, chartered boat, or ferry 70 miles west of the Key West. In this national park spotlight, I want to show you why this tiny, little national park in the middle of the Gulf matters so much and why making the trip is so worth it.
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5 Places You Need to Add to Your Cross-Country Road Trip Right Now
There’s nothing quite like a cross-country road trip. Seeing a new incredible place everyday is an experience unlike any other that you’ll have in your life. Having been on a handful of road trips myself, I can tell you that there are several places that you need to add to your next cross-country road trip--but we’ll start with these five!
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Hometown Tuesday: Restaurants to Venture Out of the City For
Philly is packed with amazing restaurants to try. But there’s so much to explore and eat beyond the city limits. Out in what is commonly referred to as the Greater Philadelphia Area there are plenty of other restaurants that are worth venturing out of the city for. Read ahead to check out five of my favorites!
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Five National Parks That are Just as Grand as the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is arguably the most popular and most notable national park in America. And while it is incredible, unique, and something you’ll want to see at least once in your life, there are many other national parks around the country that are just as grand. Read ahead to learn more about Olympic National Park, Arches National Park, Acadia National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park!
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How to Travel with a Snorer
Sleep has never been more important than after you’re go, go, going all day long while you’re on a trip. Not getting enough sleep can serious hinder any adventure you go on. So, if you find yourself traveling with someone who snores, don’t run the risk of spending a sleepless night tossing and turning and nearly ripping your hair out -- check out these helpful tips for how to travel with a snorer!
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What to Do (and NOT to Do) in London
London, like any other major city around the world, has so many incredible and unique things to see and do. When I was there in September 2018, I’d say we had just as many swings-and-misses …
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Hometown Tuesday: Best Brunch in Manayunk
There aren’t too many things in this world that are better than brunch. Call me a stereotypical white girl all you want but you know I’m right. As an avid brunch enthusiast, it’s quite convenient that I find myself residing in what is arguably the brunch capital of Philadelphia.
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6 Tips for Getting Back on the Slopes
Hitting the slopes for the first time in five years was horrifying and incredible. If you’re like me and you’re ready to get back out there, check out these five helpful tips!
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City Spotlight: San Antonio, TX
When we arrived in San Antonio, Texas on May 19, 2015, I was on my first cross-country road trip. We only had about 48 hours to spend in this intensely hot but incredible city. The temperature was wavering between 102 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit but that didn’t stop us from seeing all of the incredible things that this San Antonio has to offer. In this City Spotlight, I’ll show you some of the best things to see and do when you have a few days (or even a few hours) to spend in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s get started!
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What Turtle Community Service in Cape Cod Taught Me about Climate Change
I saw how climate change has impacted on our planet with my own two eyes when I visited Cape Cod in 2014. During this trip, we did some hiking and some eating, but our main focus was to save cold-stunned sea turtles. We have the power to make a difference -- but not for much longer.
