Tag: City Guides

Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Texas, Travel, USA

Travel Diary: Four Days in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Alyssa stands outside of Second Rodeo Brewing

A prize of a trip to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Charlotte, Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

A Perfect Day Trip of Shopping and Dining in York County, South Carolina

Alyssa stands in downtown Fort Mill with a shopping bag and a cup of water

The perfect itinerary for a day away in the towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina My friend Sam (who happens to be an incredible photographer – unless noted, all of these pictures are hers!) and I made the short drive to York County, South Carolina one recent summer day for a full …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

A Day Trip Travel Guide for Davidson, North Carolina

Alyssa stands and looks at a building on campus at Davidson College

Welcome to what I hope will be the first post in a mini-series about each of Charlotte’s suburbs! Today I’m sharing a little about our day trip up to Davidson, a small town about 25 minutes north of Uptown Charlotte (well, on a good traffic day, of course). If you ask someone what they know …

Charlotte, Food, Restaurants

Queen City on Tap: A Review of Every Charlotte Brewery (Updated for 2024!)

Krystal is standing in front of a wooden fence with string lights hung. She is wearing a black silk tee and holding a golden, hazy beer and smiling while looking left.

There are very few truly public gathering places left. Sure, there are ever-shrinking public parks, gardens, and libraries, but beyond that? There’s little else. In Charlotte, breweries step in to fill the void; despite being private businesses, they act as a meeting place for people from all walks of life. Even though there are waves …

Destinations, Minnesota, Travel, USA

The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alyssa standing on a bridge with downtown minneapolis in the background

The Twin Cities have been on my list for a really long time. The art, fashion, and food scenes are thriving and the ease of access to nature within the metro area is utterly appealing (in fact, I warned Michael before we visited to watch out – we might just leave with a desire to …

Destinations, Food, Netherlands, Restaurants, Travel

Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam

A Flat White from Lot Sixty-One Coffee in Amsterdam

On my recent trip to Amsterdam, I had plenty of opportunities to explore Amsterdam’s coffee scene during my week in the city, particularly after a rough flight over. There are certainly many places to get your caffeine fix, but I also found a few duds. To help you avoid the latter, I thought I would …

Destinations, Food, Mexico, Restaurants, Travel

Flavors of Mexico: A Mexico City Food Guide

Alyssa holds a juice in Mexico City

Mexican food is vastly underrated. It might be due to the fact that, in other countries, it has been so altered from its original form that it is rendered almost unrecognizable. Authentic Mexican food is deceptively simple; the reality is the cuisine is complex, rich, and vibrant. Nearly everything is made from scratch, no matter …