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Life Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn in New Orleans

Life Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn in New Orleans

This trip to New Orleans was my third trip there, but it was different from the others in so many ways.  For one, I had never even heard of the Red Dress Run until recently and I got to experience it on this trip, and my last two trips were solo but this time I had the privilege of going with a longtime friend of mine.  Also, I had a borderline unbelievable experience with another one of my closest friends, and by the end of the trip I actually learned a lot, which is something I didn’t see coming...

St. Louis, Missouri: Budweiser, BBQ, and Bill

St. Louis, Missouri: Budweiser, BBQ, and Bill

 St. Louis is the birthplace of Budweiser, home to amazing BBQ, what is said to be one of the top zoos in America, Ted Drewes which is worth the trip in itself, and...

Where I Fell in Love With Solo Travel: San Diego, CA

Where I Fell in Love With Solo Travel: San Diego, CA

When I was 19 I booked my first solo trip.  I traveled a lot when I was younger, but always on mission teams so I was never alone, this would be my first time going somewhere without bringing anyone with me.  I was going to San Diego, California...

Why You Should Take a Daycation This Weekend

Why You Should Take a Daycation This Weekend

I seem to always be wanting to get away somewhere, I have to constantly remind myself, “work hard, play hard” and that I actually have to work to be able play. I feel like my mind is in a constant state of vacation envy. I’m sure living in Florida probably doesn’t help, all I have to do is drive down A1A and I find myself pining over the thought of a tropical get away...