December 2025 Adventures: Cozy Escapes, Smart Travel & Southern Flavor

Introducing my December 2025 blog posts: a collection of stories and guides that blend winter wanderlust with practical inspiration to get you dreaming—and planning—your next great escape. December is that magical bridge between wrapping up the year and gearing up for new adventures, and this month’s posts reflect just that.

If you’re following along on my yearlong journey, you can always find the full collection of posts here: https://bitesizedadventures.com/welcome-to-my-2025-blog-journey.

Whether you’re exploring the frosty charm of Erie, Pennsylvania, craving a deeper connection to local culture, or hunting for the perfect place to stay, this month has plenty of discoveries in store. If you’re more of a spontaneous traveler (same!), don’t miss the guide on how I actually plan unplanned trips. And for those looking to save smarter and roam farther, you’ll find helpful tools like saving-for-travel strategies and 60 practical travel tips to make every journey easier, safer, and a lot more fun.

And because no adventure is complete without good food and a little Southern hospitality, you’ll also find one of my favorites of the month: Savoring the South—a delicious, culture-filled guide that blends comfort, charm, and a whole lot of flavor.

So grab a blanket, settle in, and let your December wanderings begin.

Let’s dig in!


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Hi, I’m Beth! Growing up as a pescatarian in a family of meat lovers, I had to get creative at the dinner table (the family dog was a big fan of my strategy). My love for food, travel, and photography was sparked at home and grew into bite-sized adventures. Join me as we explore the world one bite and snapshot at a time!