Mary Lauren Mills

4 Of The Best Cities with Hidden Street Art Gems This article was written by guest author Briana Hilton. While New York has been synonymous with street art for decades, the global canvas for this vibrant form of expression has expanded far beyond the colorful graffiti that once adorned its subway cars in the 1920s. Today, cities […]

Silver Dollar City is an entertaining 1880’s-inspired theme park for all ages located in the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri. If you’ve never been to SDC, you’ll definitely want to plan a trip with your friends or family. My first ever visit was during the Christmas festival–An Old Time Christmas–and it was a visit I’ll […]

Fall is without a doubt, my favorite time of the year to travel. Many destinations in the United States will have cooler weather, lower crowds, and, of course, beautiful fall foliage. This is by no means a comprehensive list of everywhere in the United States you should visit during the fall! This is just places […]

If you’ve searched for a travel guide or itinerary to Nashville, TN, you have probably seen pictures of the colorful murals decorating the walls of many of the buildings. Music City is famous for its Instagram-worthy murals! Looking for a destination that will add a pop of color to your Instagram feed? This Nashville street […]

Are you a traveler and photographer looking for the perfect lens to carry with you on vacation? As someone who loves to take pictures while traveling, After years of trying several different lenses, I finally settled on my favorite: the Canon 18-135 mm f 3.5-5.6 USM lens. This post may contain affiliate links. We may […]

Looking for the best things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas? I spent a short time here during a road trip through Arkansas, and Hot Springs has plenty of fun things to do! Hot Springs is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, a fun day trip, or a girls’ weekend. From the beautiful landscapes […]

There are plenty of fun things to do in Springfield, Missouri, and one of those things is hunting for street art. So many beautiful murals decorate the walls of this city, and they make great backdrops for photos! Use this list of the 9 best murals in Springfield, MO to find these cool works of […]

Have you ever seen those Disney Instagrammers with a feed of incredible Disney World photos? They seem to know where all the best places to take pictures are, and they’re not just in front of Cinderella’s Castle or Spaceship Earth. So how do you find these Instagram-worthy places? On my last trip to Disney World, […]

Christmas is the most magical time of year. So why not spend Christmas time at the most magical place on Earth, Walt Disney World? This past Christmas, I did just that. Disney World is an amazing place to spend the holidays, and there are plenty of reasons why. Here are some of the wonderfully fun […]

The latest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is every Star Wars fan’s dream: Galaxy’s Edge. The Star Wars-themed land we’ve all been waiting for is by far the most detailed and authentic part of Disney World I’ve ever seen. With two rides, multiple restaurants and shops, and incredibly realistic scenery, you could easily spend hours […]