EXPERIENCING THESSALONIKI GREECE AND THE LUXURIOUS HOTEL OLYMPIA

My newest article is up on WanderWithWonder.com about my first day in Thessaloniki, Greece where we stay at the Olympia Hotel, ride bikes through the city and visit the White Tower.

CHARLEY CREEK INN: SMALL TOWN LUXURY IN WABASH, IN

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com. The small town of Wabash, Indiana is located in Northeast Indiana, situated along the river, amidst farmlands and scattered woods. Over the past several years, this town has undergone a renewed revitalization, and on a recent trip home, I was able to experience one of the major restoration projects first hand—the Charley…

WANDERING BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: FIRST STAY AT THE CHRYSALIS INN & SPA

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com. For my second day wandering Bellingham, Washington I discovered the Historic Fairhaven District with its charming 19th-century architecture and took a stroll on Taylor Boardwalk. I also stayed at another luxury waterfront hotel—The Chrysalis Inn & Spa—which travel journalist Patricia Schultz included in her book 1,000 Places To See Before…

EXPLORING BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: FIRST STAY AT HOTEL BELLWETHER

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com.   The small city of Bellingham hugs the Washington coastline and nestles up to the craggy, snow-capped Cascade Range.  This bustling college town is only a two-hour drive from Seattle, and a 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. When the opportunity to have a hosted two-day stay presented itself, I packed up…

LUXURY AND HISTORY AT THE JEFFERSON IN RICHMOND, VA

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com. The Jefferson describes its historic five-star hotel in Richmond, VA as “authentically opulent” and “eternally relevant.” Built in 1895 by Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman who spent millions planning, constructing and furnishing the hotel, it is no surprise that The Jefferson earned a place on the National Register of Historic…

ESSAY PUBLISHED IN ANIMAL LITERARY MAGAZINE

I’m thrilled to announce my essay “The Essence of Escape,” was published in Animal Literary Magazine. To read my essay, and all the other great work in this magazine, you can visit their website.

ESSAY PUBLISHED IN THE LINDENWOOD REVIEW (HONORABLE MENTION)

I’m thrilled to announce my essay “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Raven,” received an Honorable Mention in the lyric essay contest for Issue 7 of The Lindenwood Review. To read my essay, and all the other great work in this magazine, you can purchase the magazine or read selected free online essays (including…

BBQ Lovers This is for You

When Pit Master and owner of Whitey’s BBQ told me, “It’s just the way I love to cook,” I knew I was in store for some darn good BBQ. A mechanic by trade, Tim Mallory followed his BBQ dream ten years ago and started a BBQ catering company. In October 2016, Tim and his wife…

The Museums of La Conner, WA

If you are heading to the historic town of La Conner, WA be sure to stop by some of their museums like the free Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, and the Skagit County Historical Museum. All three are within walking distance of downtown and worth the visit! Read more at…

ESCAPE TO JACKSONVILLE BEACH: FLORIDA’S ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com. What images come to mind when you think of Florida? Alligators? Hip-swinging dancers? Disney characters? What if I told you that a 50-minute drive from the city of Jacksonville is a dreamy place with miles of pristine beach and a 1920s boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace and an…

Two Options for Lodging in La Conner, WA

La Conner Channel Lodge and La Conner Country Inn offers a different experience. The La Conner Channel Lodge is on the more luxurious side and mostly geared toward couples. La Conner Country is more family-oriented with larger and pet-friendly rooms. Both are steps away from La Conner’s downtown shopping, dining, and museums. Read more at…

An Inn with a Water View in Gig Harbor

It’s late afternoon, and I’m chilling on the red brick porch connected to my room at the Waterfront Inn in Gig Harbor, Washington. Twenty feet away is the shoreline with boats and a few seals cruising through the water. There is also a shared over-the-water-deck with plenty of lounging chairs and a dock with kayaks and one…