If the only thing that springs to mind when you think about Norfolk, Virginia, is its massive naval base, you have a lot of surprises awaiting you. This small town…
Fancy a Getaway? Why the Twin Cities Might do the Trick
Minneapolis sculpture garden. Image by Flickr user FaceMsPls. When thinking of great summer destinations for a proper girls’ getaway, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul might not rank very high…
24 Hours in Chicago? 5 Not-to-Miss Escapes in Lincoln Park
If you know Chicago, you know that the city goes far beyond the Loop (and that 24 hours in Chicago just isn’t enough). Just a couple miles in any direction…
Death-defying feats of skiing
Bunny slopes at Monarch Mountain – and a smile before…well, you’ll see. I had shown up on a trapped-between-winter-and-spring Colorado day: warm temperatures, snow still on the ground, with the promise…
Highlights from Iqaluit’s Toonik Tyme Festival
Celebrate spring in the Arctic! Image courtesy of Toonik Tyme. People often ask me, “When should I visit Iqaluit?” and I always answer, “During Toonik Tyme“. First, the spring festival…
Go Girl’s Budget Guide: Prince Edward Island Edition!
If you’re a literary loving, adventure seeking gal, chances are Prince Edward Island has been on your travel radar since you’ve been about nine years old. This tiniest province of…
The Go Girls Guide to the Grand Canyon – Budget Edition!
After the winter we’ve all slogged through, it feels like warm weather and summer road trips can’t come fast enough. One popular destination? Grand Canyon National Park. This iconic natural…
Scenes from WITS ’14
One week ago, 180+ Go Girls were on their way home (or maybe somewhere new) from the first ever Women in Travel Summit. The Summit was a complete knock-out, and…
5 Amazing Vintage Experiences Every Girl Should Have in Chicago
History is worth exploring! Image from Flickr Creative Commons, artist Mike Warot. Chicago might not be the first place that pops into your mind when you think ‘historical must-see cities.’…
Denali National Park, Alaska: 5 Steps Off the Beaten Path
Explore Denali! Video courtesy of Natalie Morawietz and Infinite Adventures. Most likely you have heard about Denali National Park in Alaska. It is home to the highest peak in North…
At Home on the Road: 5 Places to Find Family in Traverse City, Michigan
As Go Girls, we listen to the sound of the open road. It’s what calls us to our next destination; entices us to our next adventure. And although I would…
NYC to Charleston in Breakfasts
The beautiful courtyard of 82 Queen. All of the photo credits go to Will Xiong, unless stated otherwise. I had some of the best breakfasts on a road trip in…
In the Loop at the Women in Travel Summit, with DK Eyewitness Travel Guides
Photo by Ray Devlin on Flickr Looking to explore Chicago in-between WITS seminars? You’re in luck. It’s hard to get more central than The Palmer House. The historic hotel is “in the…
Michigan’s Warm Welcome: 3 Traverse City Wineries That Make Midwestern Winters Worth It
Being a Chicago resident myself, nothing says “winter” like never leaving the house except in emergency situations. Yet after a few weeks of cabin fever, our Go Girl team was…
Winter Doesn’t Have to be Awful: Why We Took a Girls’ Getaway to Traverse City, Michigan (And Why You Should Too)
When I approached a few friends with the idea of taking a girls’ getaway to lakefront Michigan, I noticed a moment of hesitation. We had just made it through Chicago’s…