Tucked away off of a busy thoroughfare on the west side of Summerville, Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site showcases a pre-Revolutionary war town and fort. This fascinating site is only 35 minutes northwest of downtown Charleston, SC and has none of the crowds to worry about. Top 5 Know Before…
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…
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…
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 doesn’t let me fill in or scratch off another country on my map. Subsequently, I frequently pack my itinerary to the gills…
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…
Spending a week in London is an exciting experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list! This amazing city is packed with history, art, and delicious food. It’s hard to decide to take an entire week for one city, but trust me: you need it for London. This post may…
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,…
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…
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…
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…