I Went to Costa Rica & All I Got Was Happy

Planning a 4th of July vacation within the U.S. can definitely be expensive, especially just two weeks prior.  My boyfriend and I learned this in 2015 when we spontaneously decided to go away for Independence Day.  Our modest budget and adventure seeking itinerary had us limited in patriot options, so where did we choose to go? Playa Hermosa,…

Washington: The Land of Perks & Peaks

This past autumn I extended a business trip to explore Washington with an old coworker turned friend.  She’s one of those people who genuinely enjoys new experiences. Ever so graciously, she hosted me the entire weekend, while sharing her favorite spots! Upon my arrival to Issaquah, where she now calls home, I could not get…

Visiting the Big Apple? Don’t limit yourself to fruit.

Smorgasburg is something everyone should experience.