The “A Weekend Away” series includes 2-3 day itineraries of destinations all over the world that are amazing destinations for a weekend.
These guides primarily focus on art & culture in a specific city, but can differ if the destination is, for example, more outdoorsy. Either way, we’ll provide you with a list of great off-beat sights and delicious eats.
New posts are updated to this series monthly.
When you think of Tempe, Arizona, you might think of Arizona State University with its Sun Devil Stadium and Palm Walk. But the city is more than just a college town, there are lots of fun things to do in Tempe, delicious places to eat, and unique public art everywhere.…
Kona, located on the western side of the Island of Hawaii (also known as the “Big Island”), is one of the most beautiful areas on the island. Three days is the perfect amount of time to take a quick but relaxing trip to the district of Kona. This guide will…
We’ve always known that Phoenix, Arizona is famous for its beautiful desert landscapes and warm, sunny weather. But when we decided to spend 3 days in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, we decided to make the most of our time and check out delectable local Southwestern & Native American eats,…
As a resident of the Bay Area, it is SO easy to say “Let’s just go to Los Angeles for a weekend!” Because why NOT go to Los Angeles? We have friends there, We can visit them and see some new exhibits we’ve been wanting to see… the problem here…
This A Weekend Away 3 day itinerary post is our local’s guide to exploring San Francisco! Our guide to San Francisco is strictly local and we will not be taking you to the touristy spots that the city is known for. If you’re looking for Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Lombard…
Austin, the beautiful capital city of Texas, is a great place to visit for amazing barbecue, Tex-Mex cuisine, and artistic murals. It’s also known for live music (wish I’d known that beforehand), gorgeous Colorado Riverfront, and bats that fly from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. And since the city is…
Like Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore, Cleveland is one of the many industrial towns located in America’s “Rust Belt.” In the late 19th century, the city was home to iron and coal deposits, as well as John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company. Jobs were plentiful drawing immigrants from all over the…
In one of our previous A Weekend Away posts, I’d once said that many tourists come to San Francisco expecting warm weather, palm trees, and sunshine, but they’re met with fog? Well those descriptors better describe the Los Angeles (LA) climate. This month’s A Weekend Away post is a 3…
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and also happens to be one of the most amazing cities to visit, especially for a quick 3 day weekend trip! Even though it’s the largest city in Iceland, you don’t get that vibe, the city is full of character and friendly Icelandic…
Grand Rapids, in Michigan, is one of the most underrated places to visit in the United States. As the second largest city in Michigan and home to a thriving furniture industry, it is now more known for its plethora of craft breweries and art culture. We got to explore both…
