Monell’s: Family Style Southern Food in Nashville

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When I travel, half of my excitement about the destination comes from its food. And with a city like Nashville, can you blame me? The first thing I did when I hopped off the plane was follow my nose (or my Yelp account) to find Nashville's best family style southern food at Monell's. They have three locations around Nashville, but I visited their original location in Germantown as it was in the downtown vicinity. The restaurant is inside a large Victorian home which was built in 1905. … [Read more...]

Island Dream Tours: Snorkeling in Belize

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When planning my trip to Belize, one of the things I was most interested in doing was a snorkeling excursion. Belize boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world and is considered one of the best places to snorkel on the planet! I've always been obsessed with marine life and could not wait to finally see it up close! Snorkeling in Belize with Island Dream Tours was the best part of our Belize trip. I booked our trip with Island Dream Tours, located in San Pedro in front of the Sandbar … [Read more...]

Costa Blu Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize

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If paradise had an address, it would be Costa Blu Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. One look at this gorgeous resort will have you thinking, no way can I afford that. But you're in luck! Today I'm taking you on a tour of Ambergris Caye's most delightful and affordable adults-only resort. My new hubby and I picked Costa Blu Resort for our honeymoon last month. I had known for years that I wanted Belize to be my next big trip, so the destination was a no-brainer. After browsing online and … [Read more...]

One Day in Austin: A Local’s Guide

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Austin, Texas is the USA's newest "it town". Filled with unique Keep Austin Weird culture, hipster cafes, and delicious Tex-Mex food, Austin has so much to offer tourists and locals alike! Just passing through? Here's my local's guide to spending one day in Austin. ONE DAY IN AUSTIN: BRUNCH To start your day, head to brunch at Hillside Farmacy, located just east of I-35 and downtown, to try their can't-miss biscuits and gravy. It's topped with green onion and the optional fried egg and there … [Read more...]

Hillside Farmacy: Brunch in East Austin

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Austin visitors and residents alike will love the hipster brunch locale known as Hillside Farmacy. Just east of downtown, the restaurant is just a few minutes from the city center and is easily accessible via Uber. The neighborhood is filled with lovely brick buildings housing boutiques and yoga studios, and I even passed by someone painting a colorful mural. Next time you find yourself looking for a new Austin brunch spot to check out, definitely head to Hillside Farmacy. Hillside Farmacy is … [Read more...]