Cam and I got married a year ago on August 29, 2020! As travel was very restricted, we decided to do a mini honeymoon roadtrip to the Finger Lakes in NY and wait for a bigger trip this summer. As 2021 approached, it didn’t seem like a European vacation would be possible for the summer, […]
Where to Eat Around Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia
This is officially the guide that you send to your girlfriend when she says she’s planning a weekend getaway to Philadelphia; an update to an older blog post. I have lived outside of Philadelphia my whole 28 years of life and have spent the last 6 months in downtown Philly, just outside of Rittenhouse. We […]
Summer Travel Guide: Cape May, New Jersey
If you live in the Northeastern part of the USA, summer weekends mean beach weekends. Everybody has their beach. The one they grew up going to, have countless memories of long days in the sun, and continue to make the pilgrimage to each Friday at 5 pm. Yes, there’s traffic. Yes, it’s crazy. But getting […]
7 Things to Do Outside in Philadelphia This Summer
It’s that time of year again (yay), when the sunshine stays out past its winter bedtime, energy levels are at an all-time high, and every weeknight feels like an opportunity for endless fun. Anyone else just feel like they have so much more eagerness to do activities after work than in the winter? And mostly, […]
A Summer Kick Off: Boston Calling Music Festival
A few months ago, my boyfriend Cameron called me up and casually dropped the name of this cool music festival he had seen online, Boston Calling. After one look at the lineup, we immediately decided that we had to be there. Boston Calling began in 2013 and has historically had some hiccups as a festival. […]
Bringing Home Design: Souvenirs From My Travels
For 8 months, the “Home Decor” tab on my blog has sat empty. But today that finally changes… I grew up in a very design-focused house. My mom is an interior designer and my dad works in the construction industry and is a very skilled carpenter. Anytime my mom had an idea, she would draw […]
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Tulum, Mexico
There is always a bit of apprehension when planning a trip to a new place, especially one so far away…What if we get there and it stinks? What do we do if our hotel is lousy and we’re stuck there? What if Tulum is just not ‘our vibe’? I think all of our minds were […]