Last week, I spent a few days in Grand Rapids for a much needed spring break. It was my first time in Michigan and I was more than happy to check it off my list. Only a three-hour drive from Chicago, Grand Rapids was a great mini road trip destination. We enjoyed exploring the city…
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New England’s Fall Foliage
Updated. Originally published on September 4, 2015. I learned to really appreciate New England’s fall foliage after I moved to Chicago. Now that summer is officially over, it’s time to accept that sooner or later, the leaves will fall and the breeze will be cooler. But don’t be too sad about it. Summer is not the…
Road Trip: Costa Rica
One of the craziest road trips I’ve ever experienced was in Costa Rica. And to think, my friends and I didn’t even drive. We hired a private shuttle on both road trips and I’m glad we did! The roads in cities like San José was ok but those in the rural areas do not run perpendicular…
A Day Trip to Biloxi Beach
If you want to take a break from New Orlean’s Mardi Gras chaos, a quick road trip to Biloxi beach boulevard might be good for you. If you haven’t been to Mississippi and you’re like me, who is trying to check off all 50 Sates then this is right up your alley. The trip only…
Road Trip To Andorra
The small country of Andorra is smacked in the middle of the Pyrenees Mountains bordered by France and Spain. It was a good day trip destination from Barcelona and the scenic two and a half hour drive was worth it. My friends and I drove to Andorra after spending a couple of hours in Montserrat….
A Perfect Day in Old Quebec
Canada’s historic Old Quebec is a UNESCO world heritage treasure. Having spent my birthday in Montreal this year, my friends and I drove up north for two hours to spend a lovely day in Quebec City, particularly Old Quebec. I love old towns and this particular one is very reminiscent of a European town. Very…