Japan captured my heart and senses in a way I didn't expect. This post gets into the aspects of food and Japanese culture that most impacted me during my 11 day summer trip to the country.

An overview of 29 breweries across the Chicagoland area that includes pictures and concise reviews of each brewery. Additionally, I cover 11 of my favorite breweries that I have visited across the United States during my travels.

This post covers 13 different two to three day road trips through Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. The locations featured are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast looking to take scenic hikes and walks. Picturesque scenic drives are noted as are state parks, specific hikes and breweries at which to get a craft beer.

Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to experience the best part of Manhattan on foot. This post recaps my experiences making this trek.

An overview of the ski and apres ski experience at Beaver Creek and Vail.

An overview of Midwest skiing in Wisconsin and Illinois.

20 inspirational quotes to take into 2026 to help with resilience when facing challenges and to inspire.

An overview of top spots to visit in Milwaukee, Madison and Sheboygan.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series about South Dakota focused on State and National Parks.

This post highlights our favorite moments visiting National Monuments and Memorials during our recent trip to South Dakota and Wyoming.

Check out this post for an overview of some of my favorite parks and forest preserves in DuPage County to get out for a walk or hike.

History and food highlights with a primary focus on walking all around Boston during my family's recent 3 Days in Boston.

Cascade is well worth an extra hours drive if your considering Wilmot or Alpine Valley for a Midwest ski experience. No offense to those spots, but Cascade is probably a full 2 steps above Alpine/Wilmot and is more closely aligned with the ski experience at Granite Peak or Boyne. Located 2 hours and 40 minutes from Chicago, Cascade is a solid option for beginners, as well as being a really fun place for experienced skiers. This is one of only a few places I've been to in t

It's winter, and that means it's ski season. This post provides an overview of my favorite Midwest ski spot, Granite Peak.

Here's my annual post featuring 20 quotes to remember, refer back to, and use as a guide to live by.

Austin has a lot to offer, including an enviable music and food scene and much more. Here's what I did over my 3 days in Austin.

Check out this post, which covers my trip to the Wisconsin/Illinois border town of Monroe for some biking and cheese culture exploration.

Explore Cleveland Ohio and take a tour of the Rock & Roll and Pro Football Hall of Fame in between visiting breweries and a National Park.

Explore the rolling hills of Illinois and Iowa, finding adventure along the way in the form of caves, trails and one incredible river.

Check out some of my most recommended hikes in the Midwest throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.