It took me this long in my life to visit one of the many beautiful national parks of the West coast, but boy am I glad to have finally had this experience! I mean, I had literally never even since

Hello, Seattle! I couldn't have asked for a better way to cross off state #36 than to spend it in your beauty. Chris and I had originally intended to introduce ourselves to Washington with Mt. Rainier National Park, but us

New England is one of my favorite places in the U.S. Why, you ask? Well, it is incredibly full of history, being the homeplace of the Boston Tea Party and many other historic events. And not only this, but this

Visiting Japan was probably one of the most eye-opening experiences for me when it comes to travel. As an American girl being in Asia for the first time, it's incredible how different the world is on the other side of

Ah, the Kentucky Derby, also known as the two most exciting minutes in sports! This world-famous event takes place every year on the first Saturday of May. Another fun fact: It is also the longest-running sports event in the United

You haven't experienced the original Disneyland until you've visited the mouse over in Anaheim, California. You can find two parks over in the West Coast: Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Of course, Disneyland is the classic Magic Kingdom-esque park, where

When you think of national parks, you may think of extravagant mountains, lush green forests or maybe even never-ending canyons. But have you ever pictured yourself underground inside a cave? If you have, you've probably explored the beauty that is

I always knew that I was going to need to visit Iowa someday if I was going to cross off all 50 states on my bucket list

One of my favorite things about Tennessee are the state's cities; Each one has so much culture and history to it, but Memphis seems to have the most out of the rest. Known for its own style of BBQ, blues

When I first heard that Hot Springs National Park is one of the most urban parks in the U.S., I was immediately excited to check it out! Sure, I love giant landscapes, tall mountains and luscious forests any day, but

Ah, Mississippi. I have to admit, you were one of those states that I wasn't sure how I was going to visit. I never knew much about you besides Jackson, and even then I knew practically nothing about that city.

After spending a week in New Orleans, I think it's safe to say that I have made my way through the infamous and amazing food scene that makes up The Big Easy! NOLA is known for its, Cajun, seafood and beignets

I think it's safe to say that we're all going to immediately think about cheese when we think Wisconsin

State #30, it's great to finally meet you! After having some Delta credits I needed to burn off, I decided it was time to introduce myself to somewhere new out West. I had only been to California and Nevada on

I recently made my first trip out to Arizona and had two rules to follow: 1. I wanted to explore at least one city and 2. I needed to visit one of this state's beautiful national parks! With only a

When you think of any pop culture related to Kansas, it's pretty obvious that the first thing that'll come to your mind is The Wizard of Oz. This classic movie from 1939 has been a phenomenon for a little under

Tulum has got to be Mexico's next up-and-coming tourist destination. While it is already a popular spot for many to vacation, it is expanding rapidly - this charming little city is already getting their own airport in 2023! My husband

Are you a fan of ancient history, or just love seeing cool pieces of architecture? One of the seven wonders of the world can be found in the heart of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, and is easily accessible from

Good morning, Baltimore! (Yes, I feel the urge to quote Hairspray every time.) What a perfect place to check off state #34. Chris and I had planned a long weekend in Washington D.C, and decided to add in a day at

One thing I never realized before visiting Virginia for the first time was how stunning the nature is! I've been all over the state, and the beauty still stays no matter where you go. So I took a trip recently to

Ah, D.C. You never cease to amaze me with your stellar museums, insanely beautiful monuments and lively city life. Like a good chunk of American kids, I first came here on a class trip in middle school. Of course, being

When you think of Portland, you may imagine the endless rows of pine trees, mountains and green forests. It's a very diverse city, as one moment you could be living up the urban culture, while the other you are hiking

I had a pretty hard time deciding how I was going to spend my first time in Oklahoma - I knew I wanted to visit one of the urban areas, but which one? Oklahoma City and Tulsa both seem neat,

If there is one thing that is largely underrated in the United States, it is the natural beauty of West Virginia. I've lived in its neighbor state, Kentucky, for just about my entire life and I never learned about the

I'm not gonna lie

Thanks to a conjoined trip up to Cedar Point and Cuyahoga National Park, I was able to park myself right in between at Cleveland and spent a day in the city. I've been pretty familiar with Southern Ohio living in

Ah, Cedar Point

If there's one thing that I always say after a visit to California, it's how much it feels like a whole other world compared to the rest of the U.S