Gracie’s Guide to Los Angeles, California: Malibu & Santa Monica

February 27, 2022 0 Comments 0 tags

Los Angeles, California. This was the 3rd and final stop on my post college graduation trip in late January, and me and my friend had a BLAST. We stayed in

Gracie’s Guide to Portland, Oregon

February 18, 2022 0 Comments 0 tags

Portland, Oregon. This was my first time in the beautiful state of Oregon, and I was pleasantly surprised! It was stop #2 on my post-college graduation trip, and I loved

Gracie’s Guide to Seattle, Washington

February 15, 2022 2 Comments 0 tags

Seattle, WA. This was my first time in the Pacific Northwest corner of the United States, and I was blown away! I now understand why Seattle is dubbed the “Emerald

Gracie’s Guide to Nashville, Tennessee ( on a Budget )

October 17, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

Nashville, Tennessee. The honkey-tonk capital of the United States. The hub of country music stardom. A really fun city for college seniors. Per tradition for most Midwest universities, me, a

Gracie’s Guide to New York, New York ( on a Budget )

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August 4, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

I don’t know about you, but New York has always been an enigma to me. I’ve heard it dubbed the ‘greatest city in the world’ many times, and when something

Gracie’s Guide to Washington D.C. ( on a Budget )

June 22, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

Ah, our nation’s capital. Washington D.C. is known for many things; politics, monuments, history — but there is also a lively, rambunctious side of D.C. that I was soon to

Gracie’s Guide to a Day Trip in Sedona, Arizona ( on a Budget )

June 10, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

No joke, I spent less than $30 on a day trip/camping one night in the beautiful Sedona. How did I do it? I have friends who know how to camp,

Gracie’s Guide to Phoenix, Arizona ( on a Budget )

June 10, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

This was my first time in Arizona, and boy was it wonderful! The layout of the city of Phoenix is carefully curated and beautiful. Who knew the United States had

Gracie’s Guide to Asheville, North Carolina (on a Budget)

March 15, 2021 0 Comments 0 tags

Asheville, North Carolina. I spent four days in this unique city nuzzled in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Asheville is buzzing with art, nature, and an