One of my favorite mountain towns to visit is Black Mountain, located about 16 miles east of Asheville. It has the cutest downtown, delicious restaurants, great places to grab a local beer. Also, it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. It takes just a little under 4 hours to get to from Raleigh. It is…
Weekend Getaway
2022 Review: Our Year of Travels
I know I say this every year, and yet I can hardly believe we are closing in on the end of 2022. This post kicks off my V favorite series of reflection posts and a way to highlight some of the brightest spots in my year. This annual post gives me so much joy because…
A Coastal Holiday Weekend in Wilmington, NC
ls One of our favorite spots to get away for a weekend is Wilmington and its local beaches, so we snuck away for a coastal holiday weekend featuring all of the beautiful sights around town. We lucked up with gorgeous weather, which made it even more magical. So, keep reading to see our itinerary and…
Chicago Getaway: The Best Things to Do and Places to Eat
Chicago is one of my very favorite cities to visit for a quick weekend getaway. The flights from Raleigh are quick and easy, and it is the perfect spot for shopping, sightseeing, and eating through a big city that is walkable and easy to get around via public transportation or a ride share. Here are…
A Complete Review of Le Méridien Essex Chicago
At the beginning of the month, David and I visited Chicago for a weekend getaway. It was the first time that David has visited the Windy City and my first time back since 2019! We stayed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, which is located right across the street from Grant Park along Michigan Ave. It is…
