North America

“North America” is a sub-category of posts under the parent category “Adventures”. Posts in North America are centered on places I have visited in North America.

Posts in this sub-category include travel guides (city, regional, and state) and general tips for navigating these places. Top posts in this sub-category include my guides to Nashville’s Lower Broadway, Universal Studios Orlando, and Austin, TX.

Travel guides tend to include tips on where to stay, what to eat, what to do, unique experiences, and where to party in each city/region/state covered in that guide. Links are usually provided when I suggest specific places/businesses in posts. Links are meant to assist readers in making plans for their own travels.

Guides are always accurate at time of publishing. I try to edit guides if/when I am made aware of changes (price changes, closed businesses, etc.) that have occurred since the publication of that guide.

All opinions expressed in guides are my own. Readers are encouraged to leave comments/replies to posts. These comments are the reflection of the opinions of the commenter.

  • Road Tripping the Sights of Central Arkansas | Her Life in Ruins

    Road Tripping the Sights of Central Arkansas

    Welcome to MarMar Monday! KB’s sister, MarMar, is excited to share her travels with you. This week we’re chatting about her road trip through central Arkansas! Okay classic movie buffs/musical theatre children, if you are anything like me, you have been enamored by the idea of going to Little Rock, Arkansas ever since Ms. Lorelei Lee sang that she “was just a little girl from Little Rock.” Well, a few…

  • Wake Up, San Francisco! A Golden Gate Guide to this Californian Gem | Her Life in Ruins

    Wake Up, San Francisco! A Golden Gate Trip

    Welcome to MarMar Monday! KB’s sister, MarMar, is excited to share her travels with you. This week we’re chatting about her trip to San Francisco, California! Hey everyone! So, this is a very special post about me, because I am going to write about my 21st birthday trip that I took with my mom to the one, the only, San Fransisco, California. So… why San Fran for a 21st? Basically,…

  • The Instagrammers Guide to Nashville Murals | Her Life in Ruins

    The Instagrammers Guide to Nashville Murals

    Nashville is a quickly growing city full of great places to explore, live music, the iconic Lower Broadway, and so many murals. I grew up a stone’s throw from Nashville and feel like I find a new mural every time I drive through Music City. Visitors and locals alike line up to snap a picture with some of the Nashville murals, even waiting hours for the chance. Finding some of the…

  • Hidden River Cave: A Unique Adventure in the Bluegrass | Her Life in Ruins

    Hidden River Cave: A Unique Adventure in the Bluegrass

    When you think of Kentucky, you probably think of bourbon or horses; but, did you know Kentucky is home to some of the most incredible caves in the world? The south-central Kentucky region has so many caves worth exploring, but my favorite is Hidden River Cave in Hart County. Hidden River Cave is a river cave (bet you could guess that one by the name!), which means there’s a river…

  • An Afternoon at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

    I remember the first time I visited Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. I was probably 10 or 11 years old and my grandmother and mom took my sister and me on our way to visit family in Danville. There were farm animals, really cool old houses, and lots of incredible music. I had always looked back on that trip fondly. Fast forward a little over a decade and my grandmother…

  • Spring has Sprung at Cheekwood in Bloom | Her Life in Ruins

    Spring has Sprung at Cheekwood in Bloom

    If you’re like me, you’ve gotten really tired of cold, winter weather and have found yourself craving sunny days. Thankfully, spring has started to hit the south! I feel nothing says “spring” more than fresh blooms. I’ve been stalking Cheekwood’s #TulipWatch ever since the first round of warm weather came through. This week, I saw the first signs of tulips! Naturally, I pestered my mom into visiting the estate with…

  • Her Life in Ruins | An Adventure at Kentucky Down Under

    An Adventure at Kentucky Down Under

    I love animals! I love reading about animals, looking at pictures of animals, but mostly, I love seeing real live animals. Recently, I got the chance to visit Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and was able to see, learn about, and even interact with amazing animals from all over the world right here in the Bluegrass! Kentucky Down Under is an incredible place that is home to animals from North…

  • The Saint Paul Winter Carnival : An Actual Winter Wonderland | Her Life in Ruins

    Saint Paul Winter Carnival – An Actual Winter Wonderland

    Last weekend, I took off visit my best friend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she’s attending graduate school. Luckily, my visit lined up with the 133rd annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We jumped at the chance to visit and I am so incredibly happy we did. We were able to eat lots of delicious foods, watch locals create masterpieces made of ice and snow, and got to catch some live music.…

  • Dry Ground: Brewing Hops and History | Her Life in Ruins

    Dry Ground: Brewing Hops and History

    When you think of Kentucky, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is bourbon. But, did you know that the state also has tons of awesome craft breweries? Today, I’m giving y’all an inside look at one of my favorite breweries here in the Bluegrass: Dry Ground. I’m absolutely obsessed with Dry Ground because everything they do is rooted in history! They’re super committed to supporting the…

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