Today, Dachau is a small, unassuming suburb outside of Munich, Germany, but it’s unfortunately known around the world for its former concentration camp, a permanent scar that will forever be linked with the area. Dachau was the very first Nazi work camp, the model from which all others were created.…
The mountains of North Carolina are dotted with picturesque little towns, but every now and then one shines brighter than its neighbors. Little Switzerland, North Carolina is one of those shining stars. Originally founded as a mountain resort town by a North Carolina senator, the Switzerland Inn was the first…
Visiting Hawaii for the first time can be overwhelming. There’s so much to do and you don’t want to miss out on anything! So we’re breaking it down to the neighborhood level to help narrow down your itinerary. Shopping, history, culture, nature, and beaches can all be found in this…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, and the Laurel Falls Trail is the most popular waterfall hike in the park. This beautiful, tiered, 80ft tall waterfall is everything you want in a waterfall, but you gotta hike to see it. Don’t…
Deciding on the best time to visit Charleston, SC is the crucial first step in planning your amazing Charleston vacation. Lucky for you, there’s never a bad time to visit Charleston! But that doesn’t help you decide when’s the best time for you. So, let’s review all four seasons in…
Sometimes, it rains. Even on vacation. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! Charleston, SC is blessed with pleasant weather most of the time, but afternoon thunderstorms are just a Lowcountry fact of life in the summer. Or, perhaps it’s a blazing hot day and you need to…
Visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville is a unique experience you can’t find anywhere else in the United States. But it can be expensive to visit, something that holds back a lot of people from this bucket list destination. While visiting will never be cheap, it is possible to visit…
Visiting St John and not sure how best to get around the island? The popular fallback in mainland USA, a rideshare, isn’t available here. Nope! Your Uber or Lyft app is useless. St John taxis operate differently, too. Let’s look at all your St John transportation options and when to…
St John is the US Virgin Islands’ peaceful, natural gem, and that’s partially due to its isolation. Two thirds of the island is protected by Virgin Islands National Park, and the island doesn’t have an airport. So, how do you make your home here for a week on vacation? How…
There’s just something special about Charleston, SC that makes it irresistibly romantic. Strolling hand-in-hand with your favorite person in the world as you watch the sun rise over the harbor. Biking down tree-lined streets, flowers in bloom on a warm spring afternoon. Sipping a drink at a rooftop restaurant while…