“Louisville is so cute!” I coo to Erica as we drive through the giant, tree-lined streets. “It reminds me of Atlanta!” While totally out of the way on our road trip, I included Louisville on the route for two reasons: one, because one of my good friends live there; and two, because it was aContinue reading “The charm and quirk of Louisville, Kentucky”
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A visit to Louisville isn’t complete without Churchill Downs
Here’s a quick lesson: If you mention Louisville ever, ever, make sure you don’t pronounce it “Louie-ville.” Seriously. It’s like when people from Nevada hear other people pronounce the state’s name as “Nevahhhdahhhh.” As someone who lived in Nevada, hearing that is like nails scratching down a blackboard. Knee tingling awful. Back to Kentucky. TheContinue reading “A visit to Louisville isn’t complete without Churchill Downs”
The quickie Chicago Tour of Awesome in photos
Chicago is no small city, especially after spending time in Omaha. It’s huge. Huge. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC, which basically doesn’t have any skyscrapers. Then, living in Las Vegas, the closest thing to skyscrapers we got were the resorts on The Strip. So, coming in to Chicago and seeing thoseContinue reading “The quickie Chicago Tour of Awesome in photos”
Daily Wanderlust: World’s Largest Baseball Bat
If Louisville, Kentucky could have one major claim to fame in the world, it would be the Lousiville Slugger. At least in my mind. After all, the wooden bats made here have become synonymous with baseball. The “Lousiville Slugger” scroll etched onto each bat is easily recognized. In downtown Louisville, it is easy to seeContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: World’s Largest Baseball Bat”
The art of a good night’s sleep
I can feel myself getting sick. I’ve felt it for days, but originally brushed it off as altitude sickness when I was in the Rocky Mountains. But now … in Chicago … I can feel a gland pop up on the side of my throat. I can feel my head begin to thump. This isContinue reading “The art of a good night’s sleep”
Omaha: somewhere (awesome) in Middle America
“Why are you going to Omaha?” Nearly every person who I told about my road trip asked in the days leading up to the cross-country adventure. It’s an easy answer, really: two of my closest friends who know me very well told me to go. That’s it. There was no research. There was no hemmingContinue reading “Omaha: somewhere (awesome) in Middle America”
Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago
After spending quite a few nights in dodgy hotels and motels on our road trip, checking into the Hyatt Regency Chicago was pure bliss. A secure door! More than one bed! A clean bathroom! And, of course, all of the amazing amenities that fancy hotels in a big city have. Perhaps the best part aboutContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago”
There’s more to Nebraska than flat roads
“Oh my god,” I moan, pounding my head against the steering wheel as Erica and I drive east towards Nebraska from Denver. “It’s flat … forever!” I look towards the horizon and see nothing but straight road, surrounded by flat farmland as we progress away from the Rockies and towards America’s Bread Basket. “This isContinue reading “There’s more to Nebraska than flat roads”
Daily Wanderlust: A gray morning in Klädesholmen, Sweden
Klädesholmen,Sweden is home not only to the Salt & Sill hotel, Sweden’s first floating hotel, but also breathtaking scenery. This tiny town, which had a mere 325 residents in 2010, was particularly empty the day I wandered through. Even though it was May, the winter held its grip on this town longer than normal, resultingContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: A gray morning in Klädesholmen, Sweden”
Escape of the Week: Salt & Sill, Sweden’s first floating hotel
You can see it from the bridge over to Klädesholmen, the dark brown Salt & Sill hotel. Floating. On large pontoons. Without a doubt, it is one of the most unique hotels I have ever visited. Anywhere. I drag my suitcase behind me as I walk into Salt & Sill’s reception, which gives way to theContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Salt & Sill, Sweden’s first floating hotel”
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