• 10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    When I first got to Asheville I realized the only thing I had booked were tickets to the Biltmore Estate… solo! In my defense, I was coming from 2 very historical cities (Savannah & Charleston) and there was so much…

  • How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    First of all, I’d like to start this by saying I’m not completely opposed to this lovey-dovey day. However, I do want to get the record straight because 99% of those celebrating do not know what they are celebrating. So,…

  • 9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    One of my goals for this year is to write more about Seattle and my neighborhood. A very good friend went onto my blog looking for content to send her friend who was coming to visit … and I had…

  • Books & Bottles Series From Blood And Ash & MaryHill's 2016 Merlot

    Books & Bottles Series (#12)

    Hey Friends! If you’re paying attention, you know I skipped my B&B for December. 😬 I know – caught! Eventually, I will make it up but, for now, I’m moving on! And I’m moving forward numerically so here’s: Books &…

  • 3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    This morning I sat down to write a completely different blog post. When I logged in, I was scrolling through my queue and realized something insane: I never wrote truly wrote about my Solo Southern Road Trip! Despite already writing multiple…

  • Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    As Seattle locals, we all have our favorite coffee shops. We’re also very loyal and, arguably, obsessed with them. Most of our favorite shops tend to be within walking or driving distance. My favorites are all within walking distance and…

  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    Hello, my traveling friends! It’s a start to a new year, and that means taking the reins back on our finances and/or starting new goals & manifestations. This year, I decided to break out my savings into 4 separate accounts.…