I’ve been wanting to visit Smith Island for a while. Smith Island is Maryland’s only inhabited offshore island, located in the Chesapeake Bay and accessible by passenger ferry. Partly because it’s literally changing shape over time, and also it feels…
Long Beach Island is one of those places that instantly feels like summer — even if you’re only there for 24 hours. For this trip, we stayed at The Hideaway, which made for the perfect home base: easy beach access…
Summer always feels like the season where I want to make the most of every weekend, and I’m always on the lookout for summer travel ideas. Some trips call for a plane ticket and a full itinerary, while others are…
The Catskills are made for the kind of weekend where you leave the city behind, buy a sweatshirt you probably didn’t need (I brought one home from Camp Catskill in Tannersville), and spend a few days bouncing between tiny towns,…
Baltimore to Harrisburg: Where to Eat Along I-83 (South to North Guide) If you’re driving from Baltimore up to Harrisburg, the route along I-83 is an easy one—but it’s also packed with really good food stops if you know where…
My wife and I have driven the entire length of Shenandoah National Park a handful of times now—every curve, every overlook, every foggy sunrise—and I keep coming back to one stretch: Section 2, from Thornton Gap (Luray) to Swift Run…
Over the past few years, my wife and I have made Long Beach Island in New Jersey our regular weekend getaway. It’s quickly become one of our favorite summer destinations. Compared to the busier Delaware shores, the beaches here feel…
Planning a Shenandoah Weekend Getaway If you’re planning a trip to Shenandoah, I’ve already put together a full guide with hikes, overlooks, and tips you can use alongside this itinerary in my complete Shenandoah National Park guide. Getting there is…
If you’re anything like me, sometimes you just need a weekend that feels like a reset—good food, water views, slower mornings, and no real pressure to do anything. That’s exactly what I found at Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island, just minutes…
Looking for the best places to eat in Chicago?This guide covers top restaurants, coffee shops, casual eats, and must-try dishes based on real visits—not just hype. If you love planning food-focused trips, you might also enjoy this weekend-style food guide…