Journals

Chicago

Chicago is one of the United States’ most notable cities. Key landmarks include the Willis Tower and Skydeck, The Bean, and Lake Michigan. You can’t go without having a famous...

New Orleans: Carousel Bars, Jazz Brunches, & Haunted Mansions

New Orleans has an eclectic, vibrant vibe all of it’s own. It is the birthplace of jazz which means the soulful tune of a saxophone is often the soundtrack of...

Liberty

Liberty is the first trail town on the Green River of Kentucky, named by veterans who valued Liberty above all and home to a community of those who still value...

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a stunning, crystal-clear alpine lake. California and Nevada share the 191 square miles of the lake. It is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is a...

Folsom

If you’re taking a road trip through Northern California, Folsom is worth pulling off for. This historic Gold Rush town has a lot to offer. It is probably most known...

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz captures the essence of a classic California summer – sun-soaked beaches buzzing with volleyball games, roller coasters spinning by the ocean, surfers gliding through early morning waves, and...

Mackinac Island

This was a bucket list vacation for us; long on our list, and we were delighted to make the 8.5-hour drive from Lexington, KY to Mackinac City, MI to catch...

Oak Grove

Oak Grove, Kentucky is a gateway community to Fort Campbell. It is located on the southwestern border of the state, just minutes from Tennessee. It is home to Oak Grove...

Solano County: The North Bay

Solano County, California is the North Bay. It is known for the picturesque landscapes and lovely vineyards. It is just enough outside of San Francisco that it isn’t too busy...

Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort

We are a family of four; Doug and Lyssa High with our sons Jackson (20) and Harrison (15) from Lexington, Kentucky. Lyssa and I grew up in Mansfield/Willard Ohio (North...

Knoxville

Knoxville was walkable and easy, surprising and familiar, brilliant and cozy. We appreciated the level of curation required to present such unique downtown environments.  Home to one of the strongest...

Asheville

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Biltmore Mansion, Asheville gives you the feeling that it could be explored forever. So many eateries, so many shops to explore, so many...

Mercer County: Rich with History

Mercer County is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is rich with history – the county seat of Harrodsburg was Kentucky’s first permanent settlement and, today, its...

Berea: A Lovely Appalachian Experience

Thanks to a utopian experiment of the 19th century, you can enjoy a lovely Appalachian experience in the 21st. Dine, drink, and stay at the immaculate and welcoming Boone Tavern....

A Taste of Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina, isn’t just a coastal gem—it’s a paradise for food lovers who crave the perfect cup of coffee, a dreamy brunch, and that deli sandwich stacked justttttt right....

Frankfort: Kentucky’s Capital City

Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, is like the beating heart of the state. The beautiful Kentucky River flows near capitol hill. There are an abundance of historic landmarks to be...