CircaWanderlust

It isn’t always easy to save money. It takes some dedication and major self-control but learning some money-saving tips can help motivate you. You can save money without feeling completely deprived with these 6 great money-saving tips! So start planning your next trip to Colombia […]

I feel like I’ve never done so much skincare reasearch as I have since we moved to Illinois. This past winter, I wasn’t prepared for how cold and windy Chicago gets. I was totally caught off guard when it came to my winter beauty regime […]

August, were you even a whole month? Did I get lost in a time warp? I swear you just started 4 days ago… Well then. Let us get to it, shall we? While not a “low” per se, it certainly makes for a funny story. […]

I have been trying to go to Ohio Amish Country when we go to Marietta for years. But it just never seemed to work out. When we decided to go to Ohio with my mom in July, I knew we had to go! Ohio Amish […]

The Smoky Mountains are known for their black bears. But what about the elk? I always loved seeing the wild elk in the Smoky Mountains! Their story is often forgotten and to me, it is one of the coolest experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains […]

There is no better way to get to know Knoxville than by visiting the historic homes that shaped the city. What we see today as a growing University city was once a rough frontier settlement. Through the years it became a grand state capital and […]

It is August 11 so that should be a sign that July was probably one of my busiest months in a while! Personally, professionally, and blog-wise there was A LOT going – so much so that I am just now getting caught up on everything […]

Our dogs, Rocky and Kona, are a big part of our lives. We take them on vacation and travel with our pets as much as we can. And early on in our travels, we realized that there were a lot of places that were dog-friendly […]

Japan is one of those countries that people dream of visiting. With a rich deep culture and amazing food (does anyone want some sushi?), each region or Prefecture of the country offers you a different experience. And when it comes to culture and fun, you […]

As pet owners, we want to take our four-legged family members with us wherever we can. When Tim and I travel, we look for pet-friendly cities and places to stay so that we can bring the mutts along with us. We’ve taken them on road […]

I try to not rank states I love because no one likes a biased travel blogger but if I am being honest, Vermont makes it was to the top. Always and forever. There are so many things to do in Vermont that I always find […]

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in our country. I spent so many summers as a little girl camping with my family in the Smokies. And having lived in the area for two years, the park’s unique […]

Color me confused when as a 28-year-old living in Tennessee I stood in the grocery store looking for strawberries in the middle of winter. You see, this Florida girl didn’t really know that you could only get fresh strawberries year-round in warmer climates. This started […]

When it comes to the beauty industry there is always an ingredient de jour. Something new hits the market with a trendy new ingredient and suddenly, everything is infused with it. We’ve made it through the coconut oil wave, the charcoal detoxing, the AHA’s and […]

I am not the kind of person who working out comes naturally to. I’m not an early riser bird that gets the worm by trade – I have to make an effort and force myself out of bed hours before I have to be at […]

Major cities across the globe are defined by their sports teams. Whether it’s Manchester, New York, Sydney, Mumbai, Bueno Aires or London, they all possess thriving sports organizations. And Chicago is no different. Some of the world’s most legendary and recognizable sports teams ply their […]

As one of the South’s most charming seaside cities, Charleston has a lot to offer visitors. With history around every corner, beautiful squares, and a delicious food scene spending a day in Charleston won’t disappoint. Things to do in Charleston Charleston reminds me a lot […]

Taking a cruise can be a great way to travel and take a family vacation. And as much fun as you’ll have sailing off into the sunset going on a cruise can sometimes be stressful. What to pack, where to go on excursions, and what […]

I feel like between how often I moved growing up (a few of which were international moves) and how many times Tim and I have moved since we got married (especially that Chicago move into a micro-apartment) that I am experienced enough to give others […]

As we’ve been making our way through some of the best vegan restaurants in Chicago, I remember the first time I tried to go vegetarian in high school over ten years ago – blasting music on our way home. It was do-able in the sense […]