Destinations

There’s something magnetic about St. Louis after dark—that quiet shimmer over the Mississippi River, the low hum of jazz echoing from Soulard’s brick-lined streets, and the golden glow of the Gateway Arch standing tall against a violet sky. During my many visits here, I’ve come to realize that the best St Louis date ideas at…

It’s funny how two places, just a few hundred miles apart along Lake Michigan, can hold such different pieces of your heart. I remember a misty morning in Fish Creek, sitting on a quiet dock with a cup of dark roast from a local café, watching the fog drift over the bay. Later that same…

I’ve spent the better part of a decade circling the curves of Lake Michigan, tracing its quiet beaches and harbor towns from dawn fog to the pink hush of sunset. Among all the places love finds a home, few compare to the romantic Lake Michigan towns scattered along this freshwater coast. There’s something about the…

There’s a particular kind of magic to Chicago in November — a quiet, golden lull between autumn’s warmth and winter’s first bite. The air rolling off Lake Michigan feels sharper, cleaner, and somehow more honest. I remember one morning walking along Michigan Avenue, where the last of the amber leaves swirled beneath the fairy lights…

There’s a particular kind of magic that unfolds when the Chicago skyline glows under a golden sunset — a moment I’ve chased countless times across the world, but nowhere feels quite like here. The best rooftop bars in Chicago for date night aren’t just places to grab a drink; they’re elevated experiences — perched between…

There’s something beautifully understated about Cincinnati for couples — a city that doesn’t try too hard, yet wins you over with quiet confidence. Tucked along the Ohio River, it’s a destination where romance feels effortless… where cobblestone streets in Mount Adams, riverside sunsets at Smale Riverfront Park, and candlelit dinners downtown all seem to whisper…

The first time I realized just how romantic Cleveland could be wasn’t in a grand hotel or some candlelit restaurant—it was on the edge of Lake Erie, watching the city’s skyline shimmer as the sun dipped below the horizon. I’d visited the city several times over the years—sometimes for work, sometimes to escape—and each time…

I’ve spent much of my life in the air — crossing continents, documenting stories, and navigating countless flight reroutes, cancellations, and even mid-air emergencies. But few experiences have matched the emotional gravity of the Delta Flight Dog Diversion MSP earlier this year. It began like any ordinary domestic hop — smooth skies, polite crew, and…