Say Cheese: The Best Photo Spots in Newport, Rhode Island

The entire town of Newport, Rhode Island looks like it walked straight of out a storybook. The water is so crisply blue I briefly wondered if it had been dyed. The sun, warm and bright, felt heavenly, not hellish. The famous Newport Mansions dotting the coast were the perfect final…

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Memphis Attractions: 2 Days in Memphis on any Budget

Want to spend 2 days in Memphis? Whether you’re planning a stop in Memphis during a road trip through the American South, or hoping to take an entire weekend trip to Memphis, I’ve got you covered. Memphis was the place I took my very first solo trip, so it holds…

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All Hail the King: Why Touring Graceland Made Me So Sad

I was so excited about touring Graceland. In fact, it’s one of the reasons to visit Memphis that really drew me in. My friend had given me a Buddy Pass on Southwest Airlines to visit her in Florida, but since she had a bundle of them that was expiring, I ended up…

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Top 10 Budget-Friendly Things To Do in Western Mass

Looking for things to do in Western Mass? I spent four years in the Pioneer Valley as an undergraduate at Mount Holyoke College and consider the area to be my second home. I became an adult in Massachusetts and sneak back every chance I get, as half of my heart…

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Memphis or Nashville? How To Plan Your Tennessee Vacation

The eternal question for those planning a trip to Tennessee: Memphis or Nashville? Which one to visit? Both cities are jewels in the Volunteer State’s crown, brimming with fun things to do, places to go, and people to meet, but if you only have time for one, it can be…

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