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Nicollett Island Inn is located right near the heart of downtown Minneapolis and is such a charming spot. Bryan and I set out last Sunday morning for fancy brunch. The two of us just wanted to get dressed up and eat at this bougie inn. We’ve walked and ridden scooters past this place several times, …
**Bonus post!** This past weekend Bryan and I got to experience one of Minnesota’s largest attractions: The State Fair. For the past month or so, the fair is all anyone could talk about. Locals brag about all the food and attractions so we were beyond excited. In order to eat everything we want, we planned …
Hello friends! I’m so eager to share the beauty of Bass Lake Path. It is located directly behind my apartment complex, and is so beautiful to explore. This nature preserve is great for walking and biking. We live right off a busy street, so this path is unexpectedly quiet and tucked away. On a warm …
If you are looking for a cozy hangout spot in Grand Rapids, I strongly recommend Rise Authentic Bakery; it has all the vibes of a cozy coffee shop + donuts! On a sunny Friday afternoon, I took my time enjoying an Americano, while Bryan sipped his mocha. They serve Squibb coffee alongside their hand-crafted gluten …
The financial responsibility of paying for college is a burden our generation is carrying heavily, and the thought of spending money on a trip abroad seems unnecessary. Studying abroad seemed like a dream I would never achieve. One afternoon, in my English class, a professor came in and presented the “England: Culture in Context” study …
A few months ago, my good friend texted me and told me she needed to take an international trip and was just craving an adventure. Neither of us are in the financial position to take a quick international getaway, so we decided to plan a dreamy weekend away. We decided a classy wine weekend in …
This past weekend, I traveled to Chicago, IL to see the popular show Hamilton. Saturday, mid-morning, we boarded a train and made our way to the city. I have been here numerous times, but it’s always exciting to explore a place away from home and discover places new to me. My goal for 2019 is to adventure, …
Happy hump day, friends! I’ve been a consistently posting on the weekends, but I’m shifting to two posts a week… so today is the first of many Wednesday posts! How exciting is that? Today I am reminiscing on a recent trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan. While visiting, I stopped by one of my …
In 2019, I promised myself to make the best of every moment and to explore more. With a thirst for adventure, I made a trip to visit my boyfriend at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. For those of you who may not know, it is about a nine hour drive north from where I live. …
Hello friends; welcome to the weekend! This has been an exciting week/weekend for me so far. Just Wednesday, I embarked on a nine hour road trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan. This drive can be pretty awful, but I have found ways to make it bearable and even enjoyable. I made a list of …