he neighborhoods in St Louis are not all that dissimilar to the Burroughs of New York City. It seems that with every step you find yourself in a completely different place. In St Louis, there is often debate about which neighborhood you’re standing in at any given time, because the neighborhoods can be so small. Of all the neighborhoods of St Louis, Maplewood is my absolute favorite one to visit.
Month: January 2020
How to take a 4 Hour Vacation to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Finding time for a vacation isn’t easy. Planning vacations can be stressful. And sometimes the thought of all the work piling up on your desk while you’re gone makes you want to cancel your plans all together. Instead of putting off your next vacation, try taking a weekend trip instead. No matter how short a trip, you’ll never regret seeing a new destination. To prove that you can have a great time exploring a new city no matter how short your visit, I took a quick vacation to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and only had four hours to explore the city.
Travel-Inspired Cocktail: The Louisville Dark & Stormy
This twist on an old classic cocktail is inspired by my recent trip to Louisville and is sure to make you dream of exploring the Urban Bourbon Trail or cheering on a horse at the Kentucky Derby. Mint, Strawberry, and Ginger all meet in this easy to drink cocktail.
Visiting the Last Wigwam Village Motels in the United States
Our love for Route 66 can’t be precisely traced, but it started sometime while we were in college, as we frequently drove the stretch of Route 66 that ran through Illinois to visit my parents. We fell in love with the road side attractions, the truck stops, the diners. All of these spots on one small section of the Mother Road stole our hearts.
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California
With the other two Wigwam Villages, the itinerary is obvious because of their proximity to National Parks. With the Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California, the itinerary might not be so obvious, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do while you’re there. Here’s everything you need to know when visiting the Wigwam Village in Rialto, California!
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Wigwam Village #6 in Holbrook Arizona
Wigwam Village #6 in Holbrook, Arizona is an iconic Route 66 Motel that really holds true to it’s Historic Past. This Wigwam Village is notably the most well-kept of all three remaining Wigwam Villages, and it even has a museum inside the “Lobby” that takes visitors through the history of the Wigwam Motel and of the surrounding area.
A Sneak Peek at the new Park MGM Resort in Las Vegas
If you’re staying up-to-date on my Instagram, you know that we just got back from a trip to Las Vegas. This is an annual trip for us, and we are always looking for something new to do during our stay. This year, we were very excited to give the new Park MGM Resort a try. Did it live up to the hype?