I Tried a COVID-Friendly Outdoor Dining Experience

Celebrating a momentous occasion in the midst of COVID-19 can prove to be challenging. You don't want to break the rules and opt for an activity that throws social distancing to the sidelines, but you don't want to sit at home on the couch that has become an honorary member of the family either. The…

4 Weirdo-Approved Podcast Recommendations

Are you looking for a new podcast to bless your earholes? Do you enjoy the likes of true crime, all things strange and horror movies? If you answered yes to any of those questions do I have some recommendations for you. Whether you like to listen during your long commute, while working around the house…

4 Pop Culture-Inspired Travel Destinations

You toured them from your living room, but now it's time for a vaycay IRL. Here's why these four pop culture-inspired destinations deserve a spot on your travel-inspo Pinterest board. Lake of the Ozarks - Ozark Stunning scenery, small town charm and boat parties, Ozark makes life at Lake of the Ozarks look like a…

Meet John Titor, the Time Traveler from 2036

John Titor, or username "TimeTravel_o", made a splash when he first logged onto the Internet in late-2000 claiming to be a time traveler(who arrived by way of an intergalactic 1967 Chevy Corvette) from the year 2036. A soldier sent on a mission to snag an IBM 5100, Titor explained that this computer was equipped with…

5 Midwestern Breweries to Make You Hoppy

This post was originally written by me, Jenna Buege, for The Compass on VAX With some of the longest-operating craft breweries in the nation, the Midwest should be at the top of your list if you enjoy unwinding with a couple of cold ones. A beer-flavored rainbow of brews, whether you enjoy a rich stout…