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A Weekend on Pickwick Lake in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

If someone told you one of Mississippi’s best state parks looked more like Appalachia than the Mississippi you probably picture in your head, would you believe them? We probably wouldn’t have either. Then we vis…

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Planning a Trip to Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains with Friends

You know those friends you can go years without seeing, then all show up in one place and immediately it’s as if no time has passed? That’s the Footlight Fannies for me. So when the sole male fanny proposed a wee…

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4 weeks ago

The Perfect Weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi: What to See, Eat & Do

For most travelers, Tupelo often begins with one name: Elvis Presley. But while the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll may have put this northeast Mississippi city on the map, he’s only one chapter of the story. Set along the N…

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi: The Ultimate Guide to the King’s Hometown

There’s one word most travelers associate with Tupelo, Mississippi: Elvis. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll spent the first 13 years of his life here, and his legacy remains woven throughout the city—from the humble…

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4 months ago

A Weekend in Starkville, Mississippi: Best Things to Do, See & Eat

Starkville was the first college town I visited as a prospective student back in 2000. My cousin attended Mississippi State University at the time, and somehow, 25 years later, we both ended up back there on the…

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4 months, 1 week ago

Madrid Travel Guide 2026: The Ultimate Cultural and Culinary Destination in Europe

Madrid has been on my mind lately, particularly with the wrap of the Mutua Madrid Open professional tennis tournament—one of the next bullet points on my mom’s and my bucket list tennis trips. As we look to add Spa…

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Commission a Mural (Without Getting It Wrong)

Public art can be one of the highest-impact investments a small town makes. A well-executed mural doesn’t just beautify a wall—it becomes a landmark, a storytelling tool, a piece of long-tail marketing that sho…

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6 months, 1 week ago

Here’s How I Travel for Free (Using Credit Card Points and Miles)

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…

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6 months, 1 week ago

Is the SUMMIT Worth It? A View from NYC’s Tallest Tower

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 l…

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Plan a Trip to California’s Indian Wells Tennis Tournament

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…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Easiest Way to Get the Southwest Companion Pass

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 exact…

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Where We Traveled for Free with Our Southwest Companion Pass

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 Haw…

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Books a Million: My Favorite Reads of 2025

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 A…

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

What It Costs to Run a Media Business or Blog in 2026

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 h…

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10 months, 1 week ago

Attending Roland-Garros: A Complete Guide to the French Open in Paris

Last year, I had the pleasure of attending Roland-Garros with my mom, and I chronicled every moment of the experience. Every year now, I update this post with new ticketing details for the Grand Slam tennis event…

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11 months, 1 week ago

This is Your Sign to Take a Solo Trip to Franklin, Tennessee

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: H…

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11 months, 1 week ago

Planning a Tennis Trip to Melbourne for the Australian Open

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…

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Best Travel Credit Cards for Points & Miles (updated March 2026)

As I continue my quest to travel on credit card points, my list of personal best travel credit cards is constantly evolving. I’m big on my American Express cards as I get so much value out of them—the AmEx Pla…

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Plan a Trip to Ridgeland, Mississippi for Couples

When Scott and I travel, we’re always on the lookout for places that strike a balance with outdoor adventure and plenty of good food and cocktails—if there’s an arts scene, that’s a huge bonus. Ridgeland, Mississ…

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12 months ago
Choose Your Own Adventure in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Growing up in a small town south of Nashville, we ventured out to Murfreesboro regularly: for summer camps, doctor appointments, shopping, you name it. What felt like a small town then, the home to Middle Tennessee…

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A Weekend on Pickwick Lake in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

Planning a Trip to Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains with Friends

The Perfect Weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi: What to See, Eat & Do

Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi: The Ultimate Guide to the King’s Hometown

A Weekend in Starkville, Mississippi: Best Things to Do, See & Eat

Madrid Travel Guide 2026: The Ultimate Cultural and Culinary Destination in Europe

How to Commission a Mural (Without Getting It Wrong)

Here’s How I Travel for Free (Using Credit Card Points and Miles)

Is the SUMMIT Worth It? A View from NYC’s Tallest Tower

How to Plan a Trip to California’s Indian Wells Tennis Tournament

The Easiest Way to Get the Southwest Companion Pass

Where We Traveled for Free with Our Southwest Companion Pass

Books a Million: My Favorite Reads of 2025

What It Costs to Run a Media Business or Blog in 2026

Attending Roland-Garros: A Complete Guide to the French Open in Paris

This is Your Sign to Take a Solo Trip to Franklin, Tennessee

Planning a Tennis Trip to Melbourne for the Australian Open

Best Travel Credit Cards for Points & Miles (updated March 2026)

How to Plan a Trip to Ridgeland, Mississippi for Couples

Choose Your Own Adventure in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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