travel

  • Bring back the grit

    What do BBQ joints, bowling alleys, minivans, and movie theaters have in common? They’ve all gotten too fancy! My take on things that were better when they were rough around the edges. Continue reading

    Bring back the grit
  • Summer, you’re doing it wrong

    Summer hater confessions: why July makes me ragey, why August needs a rebrand, and how to survive September without pumpkin candles. My take on fixing the worst season. Continue reading

    Summer, you’re doing it wrong
  • Our first beach vacation as a family of four

    Packed, pooped on, and slightly traumatized—but we survived our first beach vacation as a family of four. Here’s what really happened (swim skirts and sandy toddlers included). Continue reading

    Our first beach vacation as a family of four