With summer vacations taking over my office as well as my friends and family, I've been trying to make time to plan my own weekend get-away to Chicago, which is fast approaching. It seems like it's been so long since my last trip, so it's been exciting getting back into planning mode for this one. …
Tag: Travel
Bike Trippin’: Coshocton
Despite the inconvenience of having to driving my car an hour and a half to the boyfriend's house in order to actually get my motorcycle, I love going for bike rides! We decided our first trek of the season should be a quick day trip, and myself, the boyfriend and his brother headed south for …
Happy Anniversary, Travel Blog!
Happy One-Year Anniversary, Travel Blog! I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. I thought so long and hard before starting this blog not sure if anyone else would ever take the time to stop by, or if they did, whether or not they would care about my thoughts on travel or want to hear …
Gone West, Young Man Part III: Washington
Washington We were in Washington before we knew it. It wasn't a very far drive from Portland to Seattle, the weather had improved so there were some signs of sun, and we were trying not to think about how quickly our trip was coming to an end. On our way into Seattle, we stopped off to visit …
Gone West, Young Man Part II: Oregon
Oregon We had such beautiful weather in California for the first few days of the trip; it was disappointing to wake up to rain as we drove north and crossed into Oregon. The weather was spotty, though, so we jumped out to take pictures in between the rainfall, and the ocean waves were really incredible …
Gone West, Young Man Part I: California
Top three reasons I just returned from one of the best domestic vacations I’ve experienced: Traveled with the boyfriend for nine days, which is a record-setting number of consecutive days for us to be together. Experienced some of the natural wonders I’ve only ever heard of, like the giant redwoods and the coastline of the …
Chicago, Chicago
Summer birthdays. Con: Not being able to take in a birthday treat during elementary school. Pro: Beautiful weather and endless outdoor activities to incorporate into the celebration. Con: Friends are on vacation and sometimes miss your party. Ultimate Pro: Working your birthday into a week-long celebration that incorporates excellent Independence Day activities! I am extremely …
Heather's Compass 