Month: May 2017

Canada, Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Travel

A Sugar Shack Brunch in Montreal

I tried to get to a Sugar Shack. Really, I did. Over Spring Break Michael and I visited Montreal for the first time, and after trying many of the city’s diverse food options, we knew we wanted to cap our visit with a trip to a Sugar Shack (or Cabane Γ  Sucre if you speak …

Canada, Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Travel

Foods of Montreal

I’m fortunate that my place of work provides a week off for Spring Break, which gives us the perfect excuse to get away for a bit! This year, we chose to go somewhere I’ve wanted to go for awhile: Montreal, Quebec.

Destinations, Florida, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Two Nights in Miami

Alyssa stands on Miami Beach which has a lot of seaweed

A few Fridays ago, we made the long drive down to Miami to visit the enrollment center for the Global Entry program. When you live in Florida, you are expected to have traveled to every major part of the state, but the truth is, neither Michael nor I have really spent time in Miami. But …

Destinations, Florida, Food, Restaurants, Travel, USA

Dining Old School: A Review of Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Florida

Sign and building of Bern's Steak House Tampa

It’s set in a strip mall, but once you’re inside you’ll forget about that.

Destinations, Florida, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: A Visit to Miami’s Wynwood District

Alyssa stands in front of a mural at Wynwood Walls

As part of the application process for the US Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry Program, we had to attend an in-person interview at one of their Enrollment Centers. Β None of the airports near us had weekend hours, and the thought of sacrificing a vacation day to visit during the week didn’t sit well, so …

Destinations, Food, Indiana, Restaurants, Travel, USA

A Review of Brunch at Milktooth in Indianapolis, Indiana

View of Milktooth from the front

My birthday was a few weeks ago, and since it was on a Sunday (and Easter Sunday at that) I wanted to take advantage of the occasion and get away for the weekend. As I always do, I scouted some potential flights on Google Flights – and when it came time to choose the destination, …

Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2017 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Floral graphic that reads Mother's Day Gift Guide

Quick PSA: Sunday, May 14, 2017, is Mother’s Day here in the USA. Β  Okay, okay, stop freaking out – I’ve got your back, but you have to get right on it. Below you’ll find a few items that you can order for your mother figure and likely receive in time (just make sure you …

Destinations, Indiana, Travel, USA

Travel Guide: 36 Hours in Indianapolis, Indiana

Mass Ave

Back in March, Michael and I began looking for a cheap flight over my birthday weekend, just like we usually do when a special occasion approaches. Likewise, we didn’t have any particular place in mind, really, we just wanted to take off and go somewhere else. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive …

Travel, Travel Products

First Impressions of The Carry-On by Away

Away in Miami

Hi there! This suitcase review has a one-year update. You can find that right here. My last suitcase hasn’t totally bitten the dust yet, but I’m starting to get more nervous about taking it on long trips asΒ its zippers are starting to get wonky. I waffled not only on choosing when to replace it but …