When I travel to new or old destinations I love finding, or even better, stumbling across places off the beaten path. What does that mean exactly? Off the Beaten Path (in or into an isolated place. unusual.) So, pretty much places that are not always known by many and are different or unique. These kinds […]
Travel guide
My LA Foodie Favorites!
A half an hour before opening, we were standing in line at The Broad Museum and struck up a conversation with the couple in front of us. One is a LA local and the other a recent college grad from San Diego. The topic of lunch brought about all kinds of excitement! We compared notes […]
A Day Away in Austin, Texas!
When your best friend asks you to come visit while her husband is away for a week, you say YES! We hadn’t seen each other in person for over a year. We talk over FaceTime almost everyday, but it’s just not the same. If any of you have seen Gilmore Girls, you’ll understand when I […]
A Day Away in New Bern, NC.
I recently spent the most wonderful day in the most charming of cities, New Bern, North Carolina! Weekend trips are about all I can plan for the time being. So, I find myself looking for places to explore that are only a short drive away, preferably ones I haven’t been to yet. Not sure why […]
Feeling Like Family in Fairbanks, Alaska!
Have you ever visited a place and somehow felt so comfortable there that you even felt a part of the community? Like a local? Well, that pretty much sums up the sentiments of how I felt in Fairbanks, Alaska when I was there last month to visit a dear friend. Fairbanks is the second most […]
Reindeer Games in North Pole, Alaska!
The North Pole is REAL, you guys! During my recent stay in Fairbanks, Alaska, I was asked if I wanted to pay a quick little visit to meet the man himself, Santa! Um, yes, please! I was transformed to a child like state immediately. Like in the scene in the movie, Elf, when Buddy is […]
Sunny and Sleepless in Seattle!
I was literally sleepless as I arrived in Seattle. Twenty-four hours had passed and I had only a 20-minute nap. It was 7am and my next flight to Atlanta was at 7:45am… but, it was SUNNY and I had never seen Seattle! So, I called my travel agent (aka mom) to see if I could […]
Charmed by Charleston, again!
Hello my fellow wander-lusting friends, hope you all are well! Last weekend I went on a spontaneous day trip to Charleston, South Carolina with my husband and wanted to share with all of you some of my favorites. First, I just have to comment on how much I enjoy taking day trips, so much fun […]
Things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina in one day!
Hi guys! Hope you all are having great start to the summer! I wanted to share with you this week how I would spend time exploring Raleigh, North Carolina if I only had one day. I thought this might be hard because I’ve been exploring this city for over ten years now. Surprisingly, it wasn’t […]
A little taste of everywhere in Fayetteville, NC.
Fayetteville Foodie Guide I have called Fayetteville, NC home for the past twelve years. Let’s see, how do I describe Fayetteville…a military town and the first city in America named after Marqius de Lafayette (a French military hero who aided American forces during the American Revolutionary War). Well, on one hand I can say that […]
Be Our Guest: A restaurant review and a bit of nostalgia!
Just finished reading a post about the new Disney release of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens (Matthew from Downton Abby), Emma Thompson, and more! So excited for this live action film coming to a theater near you March 2017! I can literally remember the feelings I had as a child when […]
Things to do in Savannah after the sun goes down!
It was on a late Saturday, morning, my family was finished with breakfast but we were all still in our pajamas when an opportunity arose. Life altered in a way to allow my husband and I to dash off on an unplanned, unexpected short overnight trip somewhere close by. I was completely up for the challenge […]
Top 3 Places to Eat in NYC (a Foodie’s Paradise)!
food·ie ˈfo͞odē/ noun informal a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Aka: everyone, really!;-) Right?! I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I like to plan where to eat just as much as I like to plan what to do when traveling. I always have a few restaurants on the […]
Top 5 Places to Explore for Free in NYC!
Places to go in NYC for free! I am so excited to share with all of you my most recent NYC adventures! I recently celebrated my 36th birthday there and turned my dream of exploring NYC in the fall a reality! Today, I’m going to start by sharing my top 5 places to explore for […]
Top 5 phrases in 5 different languages every traveler should learn!
Recently, I saw the question, “If you could snap your fingers and be proficient in anything, what would it be?” I found myself answering very quickly… LANGUAGES! I would absolutely love to be fluent in another language, I mean while I’m at it, I might as well say I would love to be a linguistic mastermind, haha! […]
Top 5 cities to visit during the fall: 2015
Hot apple cider, comfy sweaters, anything pumpkin flavored…just a few things that come to mind when fall is in the air. I find myself wanting to stay in more, sipping on a nice cup of hot tea curled up on my comfy couch (in the corner, of course, my family knows the spot). I also […]
3 Days in the Smokies! Part 2
Laurel Falls and Gatlinburg The second day we were in Tennessee we hiked to a waterfall, Laurel Falls. This waterfall is located in The Great Smoky National Park. If you like hiking but aren’t cut out for a long treacherous journey, this is the hike for you. A paved path guides you along the way, with […]
3 Days in the Smokies!
My family is no stranger to Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. We have been visiting for years. We’ve enjoyed making many memories at the Crowther family cabin (owned by my husband’s grandparents). We spent our honeymoon there, brought our children there at many stages of their childhood (even when I was pregnant […]
2 Days in Miami, Florida! Day 2
Day 2 We woke up early to catch the sunrise, another great time to see South Beach without crowds of people, and oh, is it beautiful! Who doesn’t love a good sunrise or sunset?! *Travel Tip~If you plan on spending the morning/afternoon in South Beach, arriving early gets you a fantastic parking spot! Plus, the […]
2 Days in Miami, Florida! Day 1
Spontaneous trip? Yes, please! A spontaneous trip to somewhere on a warm beach?! Oh, heck yes!! My husband and I recently took a road trip down to Miami. Both of us were actually born and lived part of our lives in Florida, but for some reason neither one of us have actually seen much of […]
My first Airbnb experience!
Let me be the first to tell you…I am a late adapter! To give you an idea, I haven’t even had my Instagram account for a year yet, haha! Just in case you’re anything like me, let me explain what Airbnb actually is. Airbnb is a website for people to rent out their homes. Who […]
Tour of Italy: Venice
Ahhhh, Venice! This city is quite remarkable! Right away you’ll be taken back by the sites and sounds…gondoliers serenading lovers as they float down small romantic canal ways. So dreamy! By the time we reached Venice, we were pretty exhausted from walking miles and miles exploring Rome and Florence. So, we decided on more of […]
Tour of Italy: Florence
Florence was my favorite place in Italy…the art, the food, the shopping! Even though it had tourists bursting at the seams, I really felt a sense of the local life while in Florence. Maybe it was because we stayed a bit out of the city’s center or ate mainly where the locals eat? I’m not […]
Tour of Italy: Rome
Rome has so many things to offer travelers…famous historical sites, museums, piazza’s, amazing food, even the steps in Rome are famous! I have found that travel is the best way for me to learn about history and culture and traveling to Rome taught me so much! Oh, how I can’t wait to return…good thing I […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Roanoke Island
I have really enjoyed featuring the Outer Banks this month! I have also enjoyed visiting OBX for almost a decade now. Every time I pay a visit, I explore new places and make beautiful memories! In this last post on the Outer Banks, I will be featuring more wonderful things to do and explore. […]
Follow me on Bloglovin’
Travel’s A Dance Away is finally on Bloglovin’! Click on the following link to start receiving our weekly post directly to your Bloglovin’ account. Thanks for following along and let me know about any travel content that you would like TADA to write about in future posts! Happy Traveling:-) Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Corolla
This weeks destination is about a place that you are so happy to learn even exists. Located in the northern part of the Outer Banks, Corolla is a destination that brings out your inner-child, in a good way. This magical place is home to over 100 wild horses that roam a 12,000 acre animal sanctuary. […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Ocracoke Island
Hello my traveling friends! If you missed my last post, I explained that I would be featuring the beautiful Outer Banks this month. Last week, I featured Hatteras Island. This week, I am featuring an island that is full of all the island vibes that you’d expect, but this island also surprises travelers with charming […]
Things to do in the Outer Banks: Hatteras Island
Hello friends! I hope you are all having a great start to the summer season! I am super excited to share with you guys about a place that I have had the pleasure of exploring for many years…the beautiful Outer Banks, aka OBX! This 200 mile stretch of barrier islands is located just off the […]
Things to do in Savannah, Georgia in one day!
Hello my fellow traveling friends! Instead of painting my house and getting it ready to sell, like I should be doing, I’m eating a macaron and writing this blogpost on a little city that has SO much charm and beauty… Savannah, Georgia! I wish I could bottle up the feeling I had while exploring this […]
Top 3 Inspiration Destinations!
Traveling for a yearly vacation or to see relatives can be fun, exciting, memorable, maybe even relaxing?! But! How about traveling for the sole purpose of gaining inspiration. This would be a more purpose-filled journey, if you will. Life can be so hectic, so distracting. It can be hard to find the quiet, to find […]
Travel to Florida’s Best Kept Secret, Navarre Beach!
The secrets out! (well, at least for those reading this post…so, shhhh!) If you like white sandy beaches with Aqua blue waters, but don’t like all the crowds that usually go along with it, then Navarre Beach, Fl. might be the perfect place for you. Navarre Beach is located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier […]
The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina!
Hello my fellow wander-lusters! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! If you are ready for a relaxing, spa-filled place to stay with all the southern charm and hospitality anyone could ask for, you need to book a stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa for sure! This place was the perfect getaway for celebrating our sixteen year wedding anniversary! You’ll get the full […]
My Top 5 Art Museums in the World!
One of my favorite things to do any time I travel is to explore art museums! For as long as I can remember, I have loved experiencing beautiful art up close and personal. My love for art started as an early teen when I was given a book filled with pages of beautiful copies of […]
Top Ten Things to do while in Bangkok, Thailand
When I asked Angel Deal, our featured guest traveler, what her top ten things to do in Bangkok, Thailand was…here’s what she said! 1. Floating Market at Wat-ta-Kein We were able to experience the floating market, hear students play traditional Thai music, and have a covered and very clean market for food and trinkets. There […]
Tour of the Biltmore!
Ever since we moved to North Carolina, over ten years ago, I have had the desire to explore the largest home in America located in Asheville, North Carolina. Before I give you a glimpse into this breathtaking French Chateau styled home, let me explain something I’ve learned in life. Timing is everything! If I would […]
Road Trip Ready!
We take road trips often, and we are about to leave for one soon. I love road trips, but dread the questions “Are we there yet?” and “How much longer?”. Having the right “road-trip checklist” helps to make those long car rides much more comfortable and helps the time fly by quicker too! Here is […]
TADA’s First TravelBook!
Travel’s A Dance Away is happy to announce the publication of our first TravelBook on the Createtrips app for the iPhone…When in Rome! Going to Rome? Want to go there someday? Then take a second to download this Free guide! With five categories and twenty-eight venues to choose from, you’ll be sure to find something […]