The United States is huge, but it can still be difficult to avoid other people when planning a vacation. For instance, how do you plan a road trip in the eastern US without running into huge crowds? Go during shoulder season and pick outdoor activities. Try this one-week road trip itinerary that loops through six…
Washington, DC monuments are grand and impressive and should be at the top of your DC must-see list. Washington, DC monuments at night are even more amazing to behold and warrant a second visit! Stunning photo opportunities await! Whether you take a guided tour one evening or create your own free adventure several nights in…
Just across the river from modern day Charleston, South Carolina, the Charles Town Landing State Historic Site preserves the original European settlement and fort that was founded in 1670, as well as the adjacent Legare Waring House and Gardens. This South Carolina State Park includes archaeological sites of original buildings, wooden palisades around the fort,…
Travel scratch off maps are my favorite way to keep track of my bucket list progress, and these maps are the PERFECT gift for the dedicated traveler in your life. But they’re also perfect for the travelers that don’t call themselves travelers! You know the ones. They’re visiting every ballpark or football stadium in the…
The US is full of interesting places, and the US National Park system highlights and protects some of the best natural landscapes the country has to offer. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the state of Ohio showcases a river corridor in the middle of a great comeback. This post may contain affiliate links. As an…
Not your typical travel destination, Indianapolis, Indiana flies under the radar as a happy hidden gem. It certainly never crossed my radar until I ended up moving there right out of college, and spent the next decade there. This safe, clean, mid-sized state capital city has everything you’d find in a larger city: history, art,…
Do you live for the Christmas season each year? Are you a fan of shows like Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age? Enjoy touring grand mansions? If you answered yes, then you cannot miss Christmas at Biltmore! Christmas is a time for traditions, and one of the most popular in Asheville is to visit the…
Congratulations! You’re going on your very first trip! Woohoo! Traveling is a wonderful thing, but it can be stressful for the unprepared. Even more so if you’re on a budget and unprepared. Been there. Cheap luggage, a lost boarding pass, and a dead phone: good grief! Learn from our mistakes and avoid many of the…
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognizable landmarks and one of my personal favorite bridges. (Yes, I have a list of best bridges in the world!) It’s up there with seeing Big Ben and the giant furry hats the royal guards wear. (Big Ben is actually the bell, not the tower you think of…
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…
