Julia Sayers

Birmingham

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Editor in Chief @Bhammag. I live for food and travel. Formerly Cooking with Paula Deen @HoffmanMedia. All opinions are my own.

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Articles

Take a Road Trip Through Wisconsin with Midwest Living

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

In Wisconsin, lakes shine by day, and the sky sparkles at night. That sentiment inspired our ninth annual Road Rally, this year in partnership with Travel Wisconsin. We built the itinerary around the state’s liquid assets and sent our Midwest Living team on an epic five-day road trip. We kicked things off in Lake Geneva before making our way north, stopping in Milwaukee and climbing our way up the Door Peninsula.
Everything We Ate and Drank on Our Epic Wisconsin Road Trip

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Our meal at Pier 290 in Lake Geneva had great vibes and great food. Just look at that view. Photo: Starboard & Port Wisconsin food is so much more than just brats and cheese curds (although there's plenty of that too, and it's all delicious). You'll find award-winning restaurants, inventive brunches, sandwiches stacked with artisan cheese, and luxe pastries.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Did you know the town is called Lake Geneva but the lake is called Geneva Lake?. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where we kicked things off in Lake Geneva. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each stop along the way. It's always a whirlwind trip and we typically have about 24 hours in each destination, but we always make the most of it.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Milwaukee

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Take a stroll along the Milwaukee River behind Lakefront Brewery. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where we made a stop in Milwaukee. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each destination along the way. It's always a whirlwind trip and we typically have about 24 hours in each place, but we always make the most of it.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Door County, Wisconsin

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

In Baileys Harbor, Cana Island Lighthouse has guided ships to safety since 1869. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where our final stop was Door County and several of its quaint communities. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each destination along the way.
Find Your Wisconsin Adventure Based on Your Personality

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

On the Cave and Dunes Kayak Tour, you'll paddle along the rocky shoreline of Door County. Photo: Starboard & Port Wisconsin has something for everybody, no matter your interests. We've rounded up some of the most fun activities you can do in the state (all vetted and personally experienced by our Midwest Living editors on our annual Road Rally trip) and sorted them by interest. There are water activities, sports, museums and more.
The Ultimate Guide to the Most Rugged and Beautiful Region of Michigan

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

The Keweenaw Peninsula draws travelers looking for rugged beauty and adventure. Photo: Felicia Fullwood Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is a magical and rewarding place. The northernmost part of the Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw's stunning beauty and remote ruggedness is a draw for many travelers, but it comes with its own unique set of challenges—small airports, long drives, spotty phone service. But it's one of those places where the payoff is much bigger than the effort.
A Taco Omakase, a Floating Eco Park and a Glowing Trail—Here are 15 Things Our Editors are Most Excited About in May

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers |Gary Thompson

Our travel writers, editors and contributors to Midwest Living are always on the pulse of the latest and greatest things happening in the Midwest. This May, we're especially excited about some new hotel openings (both large-scale and small-scale), innovative tasting menus and a floating eco park. Here are the 15 things we're buzzing about this month.
Taste Ube Croissants, Matcha Eclairs and Barbecue Pork Buns at These 15 Great Asian Bakeries

2 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers |Emily Postlethwait

The Croissant Wheel at Swadesi is filled with pistachio cream, dipped in chocolate and garnished. Photo: Courtesy of Swadesi Why settle for a plain croissant when you can have one stuffed with ube cream? What about a matcha eclair? Or maybe savory is more your style and a kimchi croissant or barbecue pork bun sounds tempting. Whatever is most appealing to you, these incredible Asian bakeries will take your taste buds on a flavor adventure.
A New Dark Sky Park, a Barbecue Museum, and a Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Hotel—Here are Our Travel Editor's April Picks

1 month ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Our travel writers, editors and contributors to Midwest Living are always on the pulse of the latest and greatest things happening in the Midwest. This April, I'm especially excited about a new International Dark Sky Park, a museum dedicated to barbecue (!), a couple of fun sports happenings, and a new restaurant from a fave chef of mine. Here are the 15 things we're buzzing about this month.