Discover the Hidden Gems of Washington’s Gig Harbor

Searching for a coastal getaway between Portland and Seattle? Look no further than Washington’s Gig Harbor. While I love going up the coast in the Pacific Northwest, Gig Harbor was a place I’d yet to explore. With my three dear friends from out of town […]

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Fall 2019 for Along Comes Mary

Fall is coming! While I do love the light nights and warmer days (sometimes) of summer, there’s something about the arrival of pumpkin spice everything and those fall colors. Another reason I’m looking forward to the season are all of the amazing opportunities that are […]

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Gluten-Free in California’s San Mateo County & Giveaway ends 9/24!

Just a stone’s throw from San Francisco lays the beautiful San Mateo County. While known as being home to the likes of Facebook and Google, San Mateo County offers visitors the chance to experience wine tasting, hiking, beach time and of course, incredible cuisine. I’ve […]

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The Heal Premieres at the Getty Villa Theatre

Between the traffic, questionable air and hustling, Los Angeles certainly can seem like a grind. It’s easy to get caught up in the congestion and overlook the beauty that LA has to offer. I was reminded of this when I headed out to the Getty […]

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A Gluten-Free Guide to Atlanta

As surprising as it might sound, the gluten-free options when in Georgia are of an abundance. During my summer trips to Atlanta and its nearby suburb of Roswell, I was so pleased to once again find plenty of foodie options for all. Roswell, just 30 […]

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A Day Trip to Orange County’s Dana Point Harbor

Given how much I love to travel and explore, would you believe I didn’t travel much when I was young? Our family trips were usually local like Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm. Somewhere we did go for weekend stays was Dana Point. I’d get so […]

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Gluten-Free Along California’s Central Coast

Do you love road trips? It’s pretty clear by now that I certainly do. One of my favorite activities before one is to seek out the must-find’s for gluten-free stops along the way. On my latest trip up the 101 to San Mateo County, I […]

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A Return Visit to Roswell, Georgia

If you find yourself in the Southern parts of the USA, make sure not to miss stopping in Georgia. While my introduction to Atlanta proved to be one of my favorite city tours, I was eager to return to nearby Roswell. A place that feels […]

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4 Reasons to Book Your Stay at Hotel Valencia of San Jose’s Santana Row

One of my very first trips for Along Comes Mary was to San Jose, California. During the weekend visit, I attended the San Jose Jazz Festival, had delicious food, and even met the Mayor. Having wanted to visit again ever since, I was thrilled to […]

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5 Museums for Under $100: Why CityPASS is the way to see Atlanta

I don’t know about you, but I love visiting museums. During my recent excursion to Atlanta, I was struck at how many exhibits and tours there were to enjoy. As staying on a schedule and budget is always the goal, the Atlanta CityPASS helps you […]

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Staying in a Treehouse at The Mohicans & Gluten-free Adventures in Ohio

There’s something magical about a tree house. Climbing high away from the world and escaping your troubles surrounded by forestry. I’ll admit, I had not been in many tree houses until I got the opportunity to stay at The Mohicans in rustic Glenmont, Ohio. Located […]

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5 Reasons to Visit The Chattahoochee Nature Center

Do you have somewhere you visit that feels like “home”? I’ve been so fortunate to see a lot of California, and slowly more of the USA. Thinking about places I love to visit, one spot that really feels like a home away from home is […]

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