I went into 2023 with a huge appetite for travel but very few plans to do so. Little did I know London was on the horizon, and while my annual anniversary trip was much tamer than usual in  humble Huntsville AL, I was so glad to do a solo Disney World trip (again), take my girls on the road for the first time to Louisiana, and have lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 379 (!!!) places, including:
🖼️ 64 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions
☕️ 53 Coffee Shops
🍽️ 82 Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars, and Food Trucks
🛏️ 29 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs
✨ and a whole bunch more!
Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

London, UK

Huntsville, AL, USA

Guntersville, AL, USA

Louisiana, USA

Boston, MA, USA

Louisville, KY, USA

Windsor, England, UK

Lafayette, LA, USA

Birmingham, AL, USA

Alabama, USA

Nashville, TN, USA

England, UK

Tennessee, USA

Memphis, TN, USA

Jackson, TN, USA

Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida, USA

Paducah, KY, USA

2023 Travel Journal

After living in Nashville for over 2 years, I've seen the good and the bad, the touristy and non-touristy. Nashville has so many cool things to offer, and it's one of my favorite places I've ever lived. Here's how to do Nashville like someone who calls this city home (or at least, like me hehe)!

Downtown, Nashville, TN, USA

Hillsboro-Belmont, Nashville, TN, USA

How to do Nashville like a Local

Known for country music, Broadway, bachelorette parties, and Taylor Swift, Nashville has a lot more to it, especially great drinks and food.

In this guide, you'll find where to drink (coffee and cocktails), eat, dance, and explore in Nashville, TN, and the surrounding area.

Music City USA

Nashville, TN

Who said vacations had to be expensive? Whether you're just passing through or have booked several days to explore Music City, USA, here are 9 absolutely free things you can experience throughout the city!


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9 Absolutely Free Things to Do in Nashville, Tennessee

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Nashville Recs 

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Nashville! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Nashville for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Old Hickory, Nashville, TN, USA

Nashville TN

Radnor Lake State Park

Escape the noise of the city to wander hiking trails around scenic Radnor Lake. 

Located just south of Nashville, the park is a beautiful place to go for a run, explore as family, or stretch your legs. Some of the trails are paved and wide enough to accommodate strollers or mobility aids. 

Educational signage placed throughout the park inform visitors of the wildlife and plants that make their home there. Additional information is available in the Walter Criley Visitor Center, located at the west parking lot off Otter Creek Road. 

The park is free to access and open year round from 6:00am until 20 minutes after sunset. 


For more information, visit the website below.

Even if it wasn't supposedly one of Taylor Swift's favorite places in Nashville, this park has great low-impact walking trails. 

In the mood for a light nature walk? Radnor Lake is a go-to for most people I know :)

Radnor Lake State Park

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