Are you nosy? Do you enjoy shows like HGTV’s My Lottery Dream Home, or the throwback MTV’s Cribs? Did you love the show Downton Abbey? Then a visit to the Biltmore Estate is a must-do activity when visiting Asheville, NC! This luxurious estate is a rare window into a bygone era. The first few generations…
Switzerland is, in a word, picturesque. Verdant green hills, aqua blue lakes, and white snow-capped mountains are commonplace in this stunning country. See all three with a day trip to Lucerne and Mt Pilatus! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click a…
If you’re looking for a thorough summer Europe trip, this is it. See bits of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein in 12 adventure-filled days in central Europe! I admit, I have a bad case of FOMO when it comes to traveling abroad. My bucket list is huge, and revisiting a country for a second time…
Located in Southern Germany, Berchtesgaden perfectly combines natural splendor with local experience and adds a dash of historical wonder. Minerals from the mountains turn lakes and rivers into the most beautiful shade of aqua blue, and the nearby salt mines let you delve deeper into the mountains. The German Alps offer amazing views of the…
Cheap and fast transportation from Munich to Zurich doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality. Budget travelers are pros at finding dirt cheap travel deals to stretch budgets further and extend that trip just a little longer. Trouble is, you often get what you pay for with budget options. But in this case, we were…
Congaree National Park, near Columbia, South Carolina, is a beautifully preserved old growth bottomland hardwood forest adjacent to the Congaree River. Not quite a swamp but also unlike any mountain forest you’ve ever seen, Congaree National Park is a unique park. Towering trees thrive in the river floodplain and support an incredibly diverse ecosystem. See…
Exploring the Bavarian region of Germany should be on everyone’s bucket list and not just for Oktoberfest! This region is full of amazing cities, castles, and palaces and gorgeous natural landscapes like the Bavarian Alps. One week is not enough to see the entirety of Germany, but it is enough to explore a city and…
Sometimes you just need to veg out and lay on a beach for a week, and Jamaica is the perfect place to accomplish that. Caribbean destinations in general can be ideal for destressing and relaxing, but there is no more relaxed place than Jamaica. Some of the Caribbean’s best beaches are here, just waiting for…
Exploring the Bavarian region of Germany with a day trip from Munich should be on everyone’s bucket list! The southeastern corner of Germany is filled with gorgeous landscapes, beautiful cities, and centuries of history. You can spend days exploring Munich, but don’t miss the rest of Bavaria! The entire region is brimming with natural wonders….
Liechtenstein is a small gem of a country tucked into the mountains between Switzerland and Austria in Europe. For all you bucket list fans out there, it’s so easy to plan a day trip to Liechtenstein from Switzerland, or even Austria. I couldn’t resist adding it to our itinerary the first time we were in…
