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French Quarter Walking Tours in New Orleans | Chasing Departures

French Quarter Walking Tours in New Orleans

The French Quarter is the perfect place to do a walking tour if you have never done one before. I did two walking tours while I was in New Orleans. The first one I found via an advertisement on Facebook. I was almost late and missed meeting the group, but […]

6 Beautiful Spots to Visit in Hawaii

Hawaii really is unlike any place I have ever visited. It is a beautiful paradise. Here are 6 beautiful spots to visit in Hawaii. The following is a sponsored post. With Oahu being the third largest island, the Hawaiian chain offers quite a lot of everything. From relaxation, natural wonders, […]

The Best of Jervis Bay | Chasing Departures

The Best of Jervis Bay

Imagine you are floating in a tranquil bay of clear, turquoise blue water, drifting into the whitest sand in the world, overlooked by lush forest-laden mountain faces, bustling with wildlife. Sensational, right? Well, just 2.5 hours south of Sydney, lies the seaside towns of Vincentia, Hyams Beach and Huskisson, which […]

Kneophla Soup Recipe | Chasing Departures

Knoephla Soup Recipe

What the heck is knoephla soup and how do you say that “k” word? Knoephla soup (pronounced neff-lah) is unique to North Dakota. Ask any North Dakotan about it and they’ll probably tell you their grandmother made the best knoephla soup in all of North Dakota. And no, you cannot have […]

Checking In to The Historic Peabody Hotel | The Historic Peabody Hotel - The South's Grand Hotel is really grand. Ducks swim in the lobby fountain, rooftop parties are a regular event during the summer, and the staff goes above and beyond.

Checking In to The Historic Peabody Hotel

The Historic Peabody Hotel – The South’s Grand Hotel is really grand. Ducks swim in the lobby fountain, rooftop parties are a regular event during the summer, and the staff goes above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The Historic Peabody Hotel Lobby + Check In When you walk […]

Stunning Photos of Western North Dakota | Western North Dakota is a stunningly beautiful place during the summer. Sometimes you need to take a break and enjoy the beautiful landscape around you.

Stunning Photos of Western North Dakota

Western North Dakota is a stunningly beautiful place during the summer. Sometimes you need to take a break and enjoy the beautiful landscape around you. I have lived in North Dakota a little bit shy of 11 years. Crazy, right? Before here, the longest I had lived anywhere was 3 […]

The Best Southern Food in Memphis | The best southern food in Memphis can be found in the many restaurants throughout the city. You generally don't have to go far from your hotel to find something that is out of this world delicious.

The Best Southern Food in Memphis

The best southern food in Memphis can be found in the many restaurants throughout the city. You generally don’t have to go far from your hotel to find something that is out of this world delicious. When you think of southern food, what comes to mind? I might have spoiled […]

My Favorite Travel Quotes | Do you ever find yourself scanning through Pinterest and loving every travel quote you see? I do, frequently. Here are some of my favorite travel quotes.

My Favorite Travel Quotes

Do you ever find yourself scanning through Pinterest and loving every travel quote you see? I do, frequently. Here are some of my favorite travel quotes. But I do. I always worry about the money. Just the thought of this one has gotten me through many shitty 12+ hour shifts […]

Tips for Flying With a Puppy in Cabin | Flying with a puppy can be stressful for you, your puppy, and your fellow passengers, but it doesn't have to be. Over the years I have learned what works and what definitely doesn't. So, here are my tips for flying with a puppy in cabin.

Tips for Flying With a Puppy in Cabin

Flying with a puppy can be stressful for you, your puppy, and your fellow passengers, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years I have learned what works and what definitely doesn’t. So, here are my tips for flying with a puppy in cabin. Never take your puppy out of […]

How to Spend 48 Hours in Memphis, Tennessee

How to Spend 48 Hours in Memphis, Tennessee

 48 hours in Memphis, Tennessee is just enough time to eat barbeque and find iconic moments in American history. Memphis is the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, home of the blues, and has plenty of soul. Where to Stay You definitely want to stay at The Peabody – The South’s Grand Hotel […]