If you’ve ever looked at my Instagram or blog and thought, how is she constantly traveling?, the answer might surprise you. No, I don’t have a trust fund. No, I’m not taking free international trips because I work as a travel writer (that ship sailed long ago). And no, I’m not secretly spending tens of […]
If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you’ve probably come across SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the immersive observation deck that’s become one of Manhattan’s buzziest attractions. With mirrored rooms, glass ledges and sweeping skyline views, it’s certainly one of the most unique observation decks in New York City, but tickets aren’t exactly cheap. When […]
When my mom and I were planning a trip to Indian Wells, one of the major tennis tournaments, a couple years back, I had so many questions. What sessions should we buy? Where should we stay? And how many days on site is enough? This is California, after all; we’ll likely want to see more […]
With all of Southwest Airline’s recent changes—assigned seating, baggage fees, the list keeps growing—it’s more valuable than ever to have a Companion Pass. On my fourth year of having one, and I’ll tell you exactly how to get a Southwest Companion Pass by opening the appropriate credit card and why it will benefit you now […]
Tis the season … to get credit card points for all those purchases and tax payments you’re already making! Six years ago, I became serious about the credit card game, which has led me to book free trips to Hawaii, Thailand and beyond. But as a Tennessee-based traveler, few things have been as valuable as […]
I read 72 books in 2025. My goal started at 52, then I began listening to more audiobooks, and the goalpost kept getting moved up. It’s hard finding time to read a physical book or even a Kindle, but popping my AirPods in and listening to an audiobook any time I’m doing household chores or […]
I’ve been working from home for 20 years in a variety of media-related roles: as a writer, editor, project manager, marketer, photographer and production coordinator. And while, running your own business from home may seem like a dream, it’s not as cheap as many people may think. So every year, I tally up my expenses […]
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending Roland-Garros with my mom, and I chronicled every moment of the experience. I’m back to update this post for tennis fans and newbies alike with new ticketing details just released for the tennis major in Paris held from May 18 through June 7, 2026. So if you’re […]
Franklin has long been one of my favorite destinations in Tennessee. It’s just an hour and fifteen minutes from my house to Main Street, yet it feels like a completely different than the Tennessee I grew up in: History has been preserved, creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in century-old buildings, and the food scene […]
If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll know that my mom and I are on a mission to attend all four tennis majors—the Grand Slam events in England, New York, Paris and Melbourne—as well as the other 1000 and 500 WTA and ATP tournaments. This year’s big event for us was the Australian Open, and tickets […]
