The best places to visit

If the hustle and bustle of everyday life has you craving a sweet escape to a Southern charm town, let me introduce you to Jackson, Mississippi ! Take it from a fast paced girl who travels the world — this town has everything you need to refresh, reflect, and have a heck of a good time (there’s my new-found Southern twang already kicking into action!). From the gourmet restaurants, adorable yet innovative shops, bubbly locals, and of course, important historical attributes, this quaint town has a LOT going for it! Just take a peek at the docuseries below to get a quick taste of it! The Full City With Soul Documentary from Maris, West & Baker on Vimeo. If you’re looking for information and itineraries, I got you. There’s two main areas of Jackson, Mississippi; the main area is the up-and-coming Historic District (AKA “Downtown”), and then there’s the currently-trendy one a mere two miles north called Fondren. And of course, there’s plenty of gems in betwe...

Recently I went to NYC but instead of giving you travel tips, I let YOU tell me where to go and what to do in a group chat on Skype ! From best places to eat, to local gems, and even a helicopter ride over the Big Apple, I did everything that everyone suggested, and had one of the best adventures ever in NYC! Group chat participants came from my social media channels, and were a mixture of New York City locals, and previous travelers who had some good tips for me! Participants helped me figure out how to use the subway, how to find the cheapest Broadway show tickets, and even gave me some crucial advice for what to wear while dangling out of the helicopter! Some of the places you’ll see in the video are: Frying Pan – GREAT brunch spot on a floating barge on the Hudson River. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza – The most recommended pizza place by all the group chat participants! Black Tap – All of your Instagram foodie dream photos come true! Massive milksh...