United States & Canada

I grew up spending family vacations camping our way across the States and Canada, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world! Here are a few of our stateside adventures as a grown up:

Alabama
Operation: Huntsville Is Awesome was a smashing success!

Huntsville in a weekend

 Nerding out on rockets at the Huntsville Space & Rocket Center! | Teaspoon of Nose

U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville

 Favorite restaurants and bars in Huntsville, Alabama!

Huntsville restaurants

California
San Francisco is packed with iconic spots: here's what to see and what to skip! How to see the best of San Francisco | Teaspoon of Nose

San Francisco Highlights

San Francisco Restaurants

 No trip to northern California is complete without exploring Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Here's how to maximize a day trip!

Napa Valley & Sonoma County
There are about 53879592 San Francisco neighborhoods, each with their own character and feel. These are the ones you don't want to miss on your next trip!

San Francisco Neighborhoods

Florida
Exploring America's oldest city!

St. Augustine

Georgia
Exploring the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta! | Teaspoon of Nose

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

 Walking the Beltline to Ponce Market is a great way to get a taste of local Atlanta! | Teaspoon of Nose

Atlanta Beltline

 These Atlanta restaurants may be off the beaten path but are worth seeking out!

Atlanta Restaurants You Haven’t Tried Yet
Stone Mountain is a great day trip out of Atlanta, whether or not hiking is your thing! | Teaspoon of Nose

Stone Mountain

 The Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of my new favorite places to get outside in Atlanta! | Teaspoon of Nose

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta History Center

Hawaii

A Honeymoon in  Maui

Best Things to do in Maui

Louisiana
The French Quarter is DEFINITELY worth seeing in New Orleans, but you have to know where to look! | Teaspoon of Nose

New Orleans’ French Quarter

 New Orleans' Garden District offers another side New Orleans: local flavor, with just as much history and culture. | Teaspoon of Nose

New Orleans’ Garden District

 In a city so packed with corners to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. Today we're sharing how to spend your first weekend in New Orleans!

New Orleans in a Weekend

New York
If you're looking for a more "local" feel for New York City, you should 100% check out the West Village! All the local vibes with cheaper accommodation and so much fun! | Teaspoon of Nose

NYC’s West Village

 Midtown Manhattan is the quintessential New York City: here's what you should see in midtown NYC! | Teaspoon of Nose

Midtown Manhattan

 NYC is packed with more fantastic meals than can possibly try in one trip. Here are the New York City restaurants you DON'T want to miss!!

New York City Restaurants

New York City in 12 Hours

North Carolina

Blue Ridge Mountains

 Exploring America's largest castle! | Teaspoon of Nose

Biltmore Estate, Asheville

 Nothing beats a day trip to the beach on a warm February day! Wrightsville Beach, NC | Teaspoon of Nose

Wrightsville Beach in winter
Carowinds is the and NC-SC amusement park and it's not to be missed!

Carowinds, Charlotte

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill: local fun

 Corolla is a cute beach town in North Carolina's Outer Banks, and is totally worth a visit! | Teaspoon of Nose

Things to do in Corolla
Having a great family day at the NC Zoo! | Teaspoon of Nose

NC Zoo, Asheboro

Oklahoma
Explore Oklahoma - take advantage of the are! | Teaspoon of Nose

Explore Oklahoma

 How's your fall bucket list going? | Teaspoon of Nose

Altus Bucket List

 Oklahoma City has so much to offer! Here's how to spend a day trip in OKC! | Teaspoon of Nose

Oklahoma City in a Day
Want to learn more about the Air Force? Check out the Altus air show, Air Power Over Altus! | Teaspoon of Nose

Air Power over Altus

 Classic cars to crazy creations at the Altus Rockin' Rumble, Oklahoma! | Teaspoon of Nose

Rockin’ Rumble

 OKC has pockets of cute shops and great food that aren't immediately obvious. Here are a few of our favorite Oklahoma City neighborhoods!

Oklahoma City Neighborhoods
Exploring Mangum's Rattlesnake Derby in southwest Oklahoma! | Teaspoon of Nose

Rattlesnake Derby

 A few snippets of life in Altus! | Teaspoon of Nose

Life in Altus

 Secret Oklahoma hiking spots are the best! Check out the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for Oklahoma's biggest gorge and beautiful scenery. | Teaspoon of Nose

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Kite Trail
Our closest hiking spot is Quartz Mountain, which is rustic and beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose Our closest hiking spot is Quartz Mountain, which is rustic and beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose

Quartz Mountain: Baldy Point

 Quartz Mountain's New Horizon trail may not be much of a trail, but if you're up for scrambling up the rocks it ends with a fantastic view! Southwest Oklahoma | Teaspoon of Nose

Quartz Mountain: New Horizon Trail

 If you're looking for hiking in southwest Oklahoma, try the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The Charons Garden trail is long enough for a solid hike and ends in beautiful views! | Teaspoon of Nose

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Charons Garden

Wildlife Refuge in Snow

 If you're looking for a short hike in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, try the Longhorn and Elk trails!

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Elk & Longhorn Trails

 Oklahoma DOES have a mountain! Mt. Scott is in the heart of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and the views are beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Mount Scott
Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge's Bison trail is a great longer trail in southwest Oklahoma with plenty of views and a few bison if you're lucky! | Teaspoon of Nose

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Bison Trail

Pennsylvania
If you go to Philadelphia, you absolutely have to see the historical parts of the city.! Things to do in Philadelphia | Teaspoon of Nose

Historic Things to do in Philadelphia

 Philly is SUCH a fun city to explore! Whether on your own or with friends, there are so many things to do in a weekend in Philadelphia. Here are a few of my favorites! | Teaspoon of Nose

A Weekend in Philadelphia

 These are the Philadelphia restaurants you MUST go to on your next visit to Philly! | Teaspoon of Nose

Philadelphia Restaurants

South Carolina
A vacation to Hilton Head Island is an idyllic little getaway!  | Teaspoon of Nose

Hilton Head Island

Kiawah Island

 Eli's Table in Charleston is a great option for brunch!

Eli’s Table, Charleston

Tennessee
How to Spend a Summer Weekend in Nashville! | Teaspoon of Nose

Nashville in Summer

 Nashville has some fantastic restaurants! Here's a few of my favorites!

Nashville Restaurants

 Exploring Nashville: Rock Bottom Brewery, one of many great breweries in the city!

Nashville in winter
Nashville's best brunch, breakfast, and coffee shops!| Teaspoon of Nose

Nashville Brunch & Coffee Shops

 How to spend 48 hours in Memphis, TN | Teaspoon of Nose

Memphis

Texas
Once famously called "the best kept secret in Texas," Palo Duro Canyon State Park makes a perfect hiking trip destination!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Amarillo

 What's better than exploring a new city? Exploring it without spending any money!! Here are a few free things to do in Fort Worth, Texas. | Teaspoon of Nose

Free Things to do in Fort Worth
If you're looking for a fun weekend getaway try the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, Texas. It's got all the amenities of a big city in a cozy street feel! | Teaspoon of Nose

Exploring the Bishop Arts District

 One of the best things about Bishop Arts District is the food! When you go, definitely check out these restaurants. | Teaspoon of Nose

Bishop Arts District Restaurants

 Plan a trip to the Dallas Zoo! | Teaspoon of Nose

Dallas Zoo
Fort Worth and Dallas have awesome restaurants! Here's a few food finds you don't want to miss! | Teaspoon of Nose

Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurants

 Planning a day in Dallas doesn't have to be hard! Here's your perfect Dallas day trip! | Teaspoon of Nose

Dallas in a Day

Virginia
Looking for some great Charlottesville restaurants? I've got a bunch to recommend for any budget!

Charlottesville Restaurants

 Some of the best things about Charlottesville lie right outside! Here are my favorite hiking and winery spots in the area!

Things to do Outside Charlottesville

Virginia Wineries
The Richmond Botanical Gardens makes the perfect kid-friendly summer day that's fun for the grown ups too! | Teaspoon of Nose

Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond

 Smith Mountain Lake makes for the perfect summer weekend getaway in Virginia! | Teaspoon of Nose

Smith Mountain Lake

Washington D.C.
A spring weekend eating and exploring through DC! | Teaspoon of Nose

Spring in D.C.

 The National Zoo is one of my favorite museums in DC! Check my blog post for a few more favorites.

A Few Favorite Spots

 Snow in D.C. is beautiful and makes any visit better! | Teaspoon of Nose

D.C. in Snow
A spring weekend exploring restaurants in D.C.! | Teaspoon of Nose

Favorite D.C. Restaurants, round one

 Some of my latest favorites in the DC food scene!

Favorite D.C. Restaurants, round two

 Soaking up the unbelievable cherry blossoms in DC. It's really worth the hype!!

Cherry Blossoms
The memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism is a moving and seriously underrated DC site. | Teaspoon of Nose

Japanese American Memorial

 Beautiful snowy DC. Teaspoon of Nose

Girls’ Weekend

Canada

Montreal: Old Port

Montreal: Lachine Canal & Atwood Market

Montreal: Mount Royal
If you're heading to Montreal, you can't miss the food scene! Here's a few of my favorite Montreal restaurants. | Teaspoon of Nose

Montreal Restaurants

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