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…
Today we’re discovering the most underappreciated and underrated national monuments in the United States. The National Park Service (NPS) in the United States maintains over 400 parks, monuments, and other protected areas. The ones officially named “national parks” get all the credit though. Everyone knows the biggies: Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, etc. But…
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…
We are all wasting money, sometimes intentionally and other times without realizing it. One click purchases on your favorite website means you’ve spent money before your brain even registers it’s happened. The world is constantly coming up with quicker and easier ways to spend money, all without having to leave your couch. Sellers will even…
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…
Asheville, North Carolina is a must-see mountain escape in the southeast USA. The cool mountain air, eclectic art scene, and the just-right sized city combine for some spectacular scenery and a fun vibe. Asheville is perfect for a long weekend getaway! Free, Cheap, & Luxury Things to Do in Asheville, NC Exploring Asheville, NC is…
