Trip planning is where the magic happens and your vacation comes together into a cohesive plan for an epic adventure. But it can be overwhelming so I’ve gathered all my best tips, tricks, and advice for planning your vacation.
Take a week and road trip down Blue Ridge Parkway from start to finish! There’s more to the parkway than just Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock. Start in Virginia at Shenandoah’s southern doorstep and enjoy the rolling hills, overlooks, and cultural spots like Mabry Mill and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Then continue into North…
Take 3 days to explore Charleston, SC, and get a taste for this charming Southern city. No PTO required! Sometimes you only have a few days to explore a new city, try out the food, and see a lot of popular sites without using any vacation days from work. Charleston has a walkable downtown with…
You’re probably only considering a trip to Rapid City, South Dakota because you want to see Mount Rushmore. That’s pretty typical. You probably had no idea Rapid City existed until you googled “Where is Mount Rushmore?”, and then you were stuck wondering what else is there to do in South Dakota? Prepare to be surprised!…
First time visiting London, and want to make sure you don’t miss a thing? No worries! We’ve got the perfect one week London itinerary to help you out. You could spend months in this city and not see it all, but we’ve grouped together the most famous sightseeing spots so you can thoroughly and efficiently…
For your first trip to Italy, you gotta go big! Well, you don’t have to, but I can confidently say that you won’t regret it if you do. This 10 day itinerary is the perfect taster menu for first-timers in Italy, if you can keep up with all the walking. You’ll see at least 8…
So, you live in the US, you want to travel more, but you get just 10 vacation days per year. That’s typical, unfortunately, assuming you’re working a full time job. If you work part time, you probably don’t even get that. Whether you’re a young professional just getting started or a seasoned pro that changed…
Spending a weekend in Boston is the perfect introduction to this busy, historical American city. I love taking short, budget weekend trips to explore new cities. You get to experience a new atmosphere without using much PTO, if any, and you don’t have to spend much to make them happen. To keep costs down, I…
It may be “a drinking city with a music problem” but there are plenty of fun, sober things to do in Nashville if drinking isn’t your thing. No worries. It’s not my thing, either. So go ahead and plan that sober girls’ trip or friends’ getaway to Nashville! There’s more to this vibrant city than…
So, you’re visiting Charleston, South Carolina in March, when springtime bursts forth with every hue of pink, red, and white as azaleas take over the landscape. Well-timed, friend! There’s always something blooming in the Holy City, but azalea season in March and early April is my favorite. I live here and have years of experience…
Are ultra low cost airlines ever really worth it? Sometimes, yes. It’s hard to argue with roundtrip tickets for two under $150. That is, if they can actually deliver you on time to your destination without losing your luggage or breaking your legs just to fit in the seats. We’ve all heard the horror stories…
