travel – Allison Dial

5 Places to Visit in Columbus, Indiana (From Someone Who Grew Up Visiting Them)

by Allison DialBlog August 4, 2025November 20, 2025Comments are Disabled

Columbus Indiana isn’t just a dot on the map for me, it’s my mother’s hometown. I’ve never lived there myself, but growing up we visited at least once a year, and it’s still one of my favorite places to go. Known for its modernist architecture and small-town charm, Columbus has a surprising number of gems …

A historic building called the La Branche House in the french quarter with people walking past

The City That Feels Like Magic: Why New Orleans is Special to Me

by Allison DialBlog June 14, 2025November 20, 2025Comments are Disabled

Some places just stick with you, and for me, nowhere stirs my soul quite like New Orleans. I’m a homebody at heart, always content to stay in, play video games, read, or just relax alone. Travel can be stressful and takes a lot of planning, especially for someone like me. Going on vacation isn’t always …