If you didn’t notice already, summer is about to end and with the season boiling down to cooler temperatures and sweater weather, there’s nothing like traveling to the lake for some quality rest and relaxation in these remaining days of the season. From fun and affordable lakes ideal for romantic getaways or social gatherings, the U.S. boasts a diverse and beautiful […]

Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Portland
After years of admiring from afar, I finally visited Portland for the first time last month. It’s got a reputation of being a unique place — the city motto is “Keep Portland Weird,” after all — and it did not disappoint despite this Jersey girl’s extremely high expectations of it. Like all cities, you could spend […]

Paradise Still Exists in Cannon Beach, Oregon
My favorite vacation spot growing up was always Cannon Beach, Oregon. To me, the little town on the Oregon coast was paradise, and I cherished the time I was able to spend there with family and friends. My family went practically every other year when I was growing up, but as I got older and […]

Janna Does TIFF: Night Moves
In a film about a large-scale act of terrorism, you expect to see grand plans, lots of build-up, and a climax at the main event. But as Kelly Reichardt proves with her film Night Moves, sometimes the real story takes place after the main event goes boom.