The fall and early winter was a very busy travel season for me. Between road trips and and early morning flights I had quite a few fun times with my friends. I will let you guys judge which trip is worth running back in the new year!

Waking up in Vegas

Las Vegas kicked off my end of the year city tour with a chilly start. With a can of Reign in hand I was able to do the impossible and stay up for two days straight to take in all the food and late night vibes. Drais managed to lure me in for two separate nights since I couldn’t miss a chance seeing future down south legends Migos (Chirp Chirp). Did you guys catch my adlibs? No? It’s ok if you didn’t laugh. I only won about $30 dollars at the slots but I also didn’t go broke! Notable mentions for good times and good eats are listed below

• The Crack Shack- Yes that’s the name and yes it’s referring to cracking eggs! This chicken spot featured amazing fried chicken and I don’t even like fried chicken! I ordered a 5 piece sweet heat fried chicken basket and the flavor was right on delicious. I paired my chicken with hand-cut fries which were seasoned and went well with the house-made dipping sauces. If you’re on the Vegas strip check out The Crack Shack located inside Park MGM
• Fresno Street- Spending a day in Old Vegas to experience the original Las Vegas Strip is a must while visiting the party capital. There is great street art to view, zip-lining, smaller casinos, and even some mom and pop restaurants to try. My friend and I enjoyed some great Thai food in a small locally owned restaurant during our time in Old Vegas which we know was made with love and care.

Booze around the world

The next big stop on my fall tour was to Disney Worlds Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival. Disney is already the most magical place in the world but the Food and Wine Fest provided next level adult fun. This year the gang definitely missed the memo on alcohol-themed group shirts but next year we will not disappoint! At Epcot, you can travel across the world in just a few hours while trying delicious cuisine and adult beverages at each stop. I personally enjoyed the chimichurri skirt steak and Swine Brine in Future World West, roasted lamb chops and sweet-and-spicy Bushberry shrimp from Australi, and red sangria from Morocco. When you go come hungry and ready to indulge with a park full of adults ready for a good time. The lines can get long at times but its nothing a great cocktail and yummy dish can’t fix. Apparently, there are rides there too so next year along with shirts we will get on at least one ride in between the endless stream of booze and baked goods. If you can’t tell already Food and Wine Fest has already made it on my 2020 bucket list and you should check it out too!

Nashville Hot Chicken and White Claw?!?

I rounded out my city tour in country music capital Nashville, Tennessee. A big group of girls decided to take on this city for a bachelorette weekend to celebrate Christal’s Last Ball (isn’t that so cute?!?). We really didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into but there were memories made that I know some people hope don’t come out during the wedding speeches. Nashville is apparently the bachelorette capital of this Nation or maybe just south of the Mason-Dixon Line but below are all the things I would do again

• Party Barge- The highlight of our trip consisted of a cooler full of White Claw, an iPhone, a trailer hitched to a pickup truck and an aux cord. We turned heads as we partied around downtown Nashville riding on the party barge and dancing to a twerk approved Spotify playlist. Sometimes during bachelorette trips, the most fun is when it’s just the girls being our carefree selves and I think the party barge for the most epic night of our trip!
• Belle Meade Winery- Sometimes you have to add sophisticated drinking plans during your trip and this winery was just the place. We took a food and wine pairing class where we were educated on proper tasting protocol and the best foods to pair with our wine of choice. Sight, smell, sip, savor will forever be engrained in my head before topping off my glass of wine. We enjoyed the class so much we even had to purchase some wine, jam, and cheese to take home. I can’t wait to pop open that bottle of sparkling riesling I flew back with!

My fall and early winter was definitely eventful and I honestly couldn’t even fit every road trip I took into this post but I gave you best and didn’t bore you with stories of allergic reactions on the road and how to mix Benadryl with champagne and survive. If you are thinking of any of this destinations for your 2020 travels don’t forget to check out the spots I mentioned and explore some new ones that you might stumble upon. Girl trips can be stressful if you make them that way but try to enjoy the wave as you experience life with people you love!