21 Things to Do in St. Louis (Missouri)

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Sarah Fay in front of the Gateway Arch and Old Court House in Saint Louis

The gateway to the West, the convergence of the Missouri and Mississippi River, and the culturally rich and historically significant the city of St. Louis is worth your time. There is no shortage of things to do in St. Louis. With a Midwest charm the people of Saint Louis were some of the friendliest I have come across during my travels across the United States. 

Saint Louis is the largest city in the Great Plains of the United States and with size comes a myriad of museums, parks, and things to do during your time in St. Louis. Surprisingly it is very budget friendly since the locals pay a tax that allows most of the attractions in the city to be FREE! 

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25 Things to Do in Orlando During Christmas

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December is here and with that means there will be 25 days until Christmas. Which means 25 Days until Christmas and 25 amazing things to do in Orlando for Christmas and the Holiday season. 

Orlando is known for being the land of Mickey Mouse, theme parks, and thrill. However, Orlando is also known as “The City Beautiful”, and that beauty shines in Orlando during the Christmas holiday season. The holidays in Orlando offer much more than theme parks and warmer weather. It offers beautiful holidays displays from Orlando Christmas lights, to getting outdoors with ice-skating in shorts, Christmas and the holiday season in Orlando is a festive time of year. 

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Exploring the real wild side of Miami: The Everglades

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Sarah Fay next to the Everglades National Park Entrance in South Florida! #VisitFlorida #Everglades

Not too far away from the glitz and glamour of Miami, is a rugged and ecologically rich terrain- The Everglades National Park. 

In honor of National Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019. I decided to recount the best of the Everglades by sharing my experience during my recent trip to the Everglades National Park from Miami. I have been to the Everglades and surrounding area multiple times, but every time it has always been a new adventure! From a Miami Everglade’s airboat tour, to eating gator bites once you exit the city your in for a journey in swamp country. 

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Cape Cod Travel Guide: A New England Summer Escape

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Chatham lighthouse and coast guard boat in Cape Cod with Sarah Fay facing it.

Cape Cod is where time stops, and life slows down and you actually can relax on your vacation. The best Cape Cod towns to experience feel like they have stood still in time. I have been going to the “Cape” as locals call it since I was in a little kid perks of growing up in Massachusetts part-time. Maybe I love it for the nostalgic memories, but mainly I love it because the setting of the Cape makes me feel like I am at the center of a Nicholas Sparks novel. 

Lately, my world has been spinning at a million miles an hour, so I thought I would go somewhere I could catch my breath. While Cape Cod is New England’s best-known summer escape, I would also recommend it in September for a last-minute getaway before fall really starts in New England. 

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Dallas in 48 Hours: Exploring the Big D

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Dallas Skyline - GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower

48 hours in Dallas convinced me that I loved this city. Dallas is the glitz and the glamour of Texas. The city is made up of neighborhoods, such as Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum that give Dallas a hipster edge. Personally, I had decided to stay longer in Austin, Texas because people in Austin tried to tell me there was not much to see in Dallas. However, I thought they were wrong. I found there was plenty of things to do for any foodie, art lover, or culture seeking traveler in Dallas. 

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