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Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about destinations, travel advice, and tips to help you plan your next trip. Use the search bar to find posts related to your desired destination, or simply browse through our collection of articles. Let’s start exploring the world together!

April 16, 2024

Places to Eat in Toledo, Ohio

Four restaurants in Toledo. I am in the area often and these are my honest reviews of some of the places I’ve visited.

April 4, 2024

Planning the Perfect Trip: Tips for Vacation Planning

The average person takes 10-30 hours to plan a trip. Here are four of my top tips to help! I use each of these regularly in my own travel planning.

March 27, 2024

How to Create a Travel Map

Planning a trip? In this post I tell you how to create your own custom travel map. I create one for every trip I go on because they are a great resource.

March 21, 2024

New Things to Do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

Are you heading to the Smokies? Here are 13 new things to do in the area! All of them (except for 1) are open now and ready for visitors.

March 8, 2024

Things to Do in Chattanooga

There are so many fun things to do in Chattanooga: a glass blowing studio, caverns, Rock City, a vintage car museum, and SO much more.

Feb 23, 2024

Hotels in Chattanooga

Three hotels that I really like in Chattanooga. I’ve stayed in each of them and LOVED it. They’re so beautiful, clean, have amazing staff, and so much more.

Feb 9, 2024

How to Plan a Budget Friendly Trip

In this post I take you from start to finish on how to plan a budget friendly trip. I offer my biggest tips and advice so you won’t break the bank on your next vacation.

Jan 25, 2024

Galentine’s Day in Knoxville

Five things to do in Knoxville for Galentine’s Day. As a local, these are some of my favorite things to do with my besties. I love them and I think you will too!

Jan 16, 2024

Valentine’s Day in Knoxville, TN

Five things to do for Valentine’s Day in Knox with your significant other. As a local, I love all of these and you will too!

Jan 5, 2024

Winter Destinations in the US

Six winter destinations in the US. These include cold and warm destinations and no ski resorts. They are perfect for anyone wanting a week or weekend getaway in the winter!

Dec 4, 2023

Christmas Shopping in the Smokies

There are so many places to shop in the area it’s hard to decide which ones are worth your time. As a local, here are nine of my favorite places to go Christmas shopping in the Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg area.

Nov 21, 2023

Christmas in the Smokies: 9 Things to Do

The Smokies are magical around Christmas time! As a local, here are nine of my favorite things to do this time of year. Two of them are even free.

Nov 10, 2023

Top Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia

Five of the best things to do in Savannah. It’s one of my favorite places to visit and I included a hidden gem for you.

Nov 2, 2023

Christmas Lights in the South

Four of my favorite places to see Christmas Lights. They’re all relatively close to East TN and do NOT include the Gatlinburg area.

Oct 26, 2023

Apartment in Helen, Georgia

I really liked the apartment I stayed at in downtown Helen. It was within walking distance to a lot, budget friendly, and very cozy inside. 10/10 recommend!

Oct 12, 2023

Fall in the Smokies: 8 Things to Do

As a local to the area I can tell you how beautiful our fall season is here. And, how you can celebrate and experience it with us!

Sept 28, 2023

Hidden Gems in Washington State

Washington State has so much more to offer than just Seattle. Here are three hidden gems that help you explore the beautiful shorelines and coastal towns.

Sept 21, 2023

What to do at Mount Rainier

This park has a lot to offer! Here are four things you want to do to experience it to the fullest.

Sept 18, 2023

Hikes in Hocking Hills

Three easy hikes in Hocking Hills State Park. It’s a popular destination in Ohio, so pack your patience when you go!

Tips for Seattle Airport

Sept 6, 2023

Seattle Airport Tips

Four tips for traveling through the Seattle Airport (SEA-TAC). These will help your journey go as smoothly as mine did.

August 24, 2023

Cabin in Hocking Hills, Ohio

A great choice for a cabin in Hocking Hills! It’s close to all the trails, is very spacious, has a hot tub, and more.

August 17, 2023

Things to do in St. Augustine

10 things to do in St. Augustine. Some of them are hidden gems and some of them are well-known.

August 11, 2023

Hidden Gems in Ohio

Here are three of my favorite hidden gems in Ohio. Remember, you don’t have to travel far to find fun and interesting things to do. Dorothy said it best, sometimes you don’t have to look any farther than your own backyard.

July 27, 2023

Copyright Infringement Scams

I was recently the target of a copyright infringement scam. So, let’s talk about it! I discuss how the scam started, how aggressive the scammers became, how I found out it was a scam, and more.

The Sinks

July 6, 2023

Waterfall Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains

As a local to the area, here are three of my favorite waterfall hikes in the Smokies. Two are easy hikes, and one you don’t even have to hike to.

Mackinac Bridge

June 27, 2023

Upper Peninsula of Michigan Travel 2023: 4 Tips

Four tips I wish I knew before going to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s an underrated and unknown destination. However, it’s also a little slice of paradise.

June 22, 2023

Places to Eat in St. Augustine, FL

Fresh seafood, dessert, breakfast, and more. 10+ of my favorite places to eat in St. Augustine. Each place offers nonseafood items, and is given a rating based on the opinion of myself and the people I was with.

June 15, 2023

Beachfront House in St. Augustine, FL

The perfect beach house in St. Augustine! It has direct beach access, a private heated pool, and it’s close to restaurants.

June 13, 2023

Max Patch Hiking Trail

One of the easiest hiking trails in the Eastern Tennessee / North Carolina area. Yet, it has so much to offer! The views are beautiful, part of it is the Appalachian Trail, and the summit is the perfect place for a picnic.

June 9, 2023

What to do in Townsend?

This guide offers you a locals take on Townsend, complete with waterfalls and places to eat. Here is how we spent our day in the quiet side of the Smokies.

June 7, 2023

5 Things to do at Cumberland Falls State Park

Known as the Niagara Falls of the South, there is something for everyone at Cumberland Falls State Park. If you want to go on a hiking adventure or have a relaxing time on the beach, these tips have you covered.

May 9, 2023

Uber Safety Tips

Uber safety tips that aren’t just for uber, they’re for Lyft and any other rideshare service too. I have been using Uber since 2017, so here are my four Uber safety tips.

Gluten Free Restaurants in and around Pigeon Forge

Welcome to the My Macroscopic Life blog section! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about destinations, travel advice, and tips to help you plan your next trip.

5 reasons to visit Cheekwood in Bloom in Nashville

Welcome to the My Macroscopic Life blog section! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about destinations, travel advice, and tips to help you plan your next trip.

Things to do when visiting the New River Gorge National Park

Welcome to the My Macroscopic Life blog section! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about destinations, travel advice, and tips to help you plan your next trip.

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