When I visited St. Louis earlier this year for a work conference, I knew I wouldn’t have as much time to explore the city as I would have liked. On the day that I stepped out to explore the place known as the “Gateway to the West”, I was surprised at how vacant it felt. When I walked for half an hour to the Gateway Arch from where I was staying, I...
I traveled to St. Louis earlier this year for a work conference, and I have to admit that I was nervous about eating. Unless you’re in a major city, vegan-friendly food options can be a challenge to find. I always bring snacks when I go to a conference, because I don’t expect them to have options for me (though it would be nice if they did). As expected...
I never thought much of the city of Cincinnati before I met one of my best friends, who was born and raised in the area (and still lives there). I visited for the first time in January of 2020 on a long weekend just before the pandemic began for most and it turned out to be my last trip for a while (until I returned to Cincinnati late summer 2021). It’s an...