June 30, 2020
Stretching 200 miles across four barrier islands that separate mainland North Carolina from the Atlantic Ocean, the Outer Banks (also known as OBX) offers a diversity of landscapes, from pristine protected beaches to marshes to stunning gardens to seriously large sand dunes. In addition to one of the oldest and most mysterious histories in the […]
June 18, 2020
Think you need to hop on a flight to Paris to experience a romantic interlude? Think again. While the United States may not have the old town squares that ooze with charm and history, it is not lacking in allure. Romantic getaways in USA offer seaside retreats, starry cityscapes, fun rooftop bars, delectable cuisine, and […]
June 8, 2020
The third-largest country covering a massive 3.797 million mi², it can come as no surprise that there is a diverse variety of adventures and outdoor sports USA. With 95,471 miles of coastline, three major mountain ranges (the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Appalachian Mountains), 1681 lakes, 250,000 rivers, and lots and lots of […]
June 2, 2020
If you’re looking for an idea for your next weekend getaway, the idyllic US southeastern beaches won’t disappoint! From the romantic and brilliant turquoise that rival anything you’ll find in the Caribbean, to otherworldly coastlines with scattered driftwood beckoning adventurers to explore, to fun-filled amusements for families, the variety will astound you. For all of […]
May 27, 2020
Unlike most people who travel to New England for the brightly-colored fall foliage, I prefer the summer in New England. Born and raised in Rhode Island, then raising my own children in New Hampshire, I had ample opportunity to explore and take a New England road trip many, many times. New England weather during the […]
May 21, 2020
If you were shown unlabeled photos of the California North Coast, you might think you were looking at the New England coast. With rugged cliffs and dark blue water, the wild vistas are unlike the shimmering emerald green of Big Sur or the vibrant cerulean blue of Laguna Beach, both to the south. Still, the […]
May 15, 2020
Nestled in the Portuguese mountains not far from Lisbon is the fairytale city of Sintra. The palaces of Sintra were once the summer homes for Portuguese monarchs and it’s a wonderful reprieve to escape the heat and humidity of the capital city. The historic center of Sintra is known for its 19th-century Romanticist architecture, royal […]
May 13, 2020
Boasting some of the most stunning architecture, medieval churches, fairytale castles, cobblestone walkways, fascinating culture, rich history, delicious food, and natural beauty, it’s no doubt that the most beautiful cities of Europe top most people’s favorite destinations. With a total of 44 countries, it’s a challenging task narrowing the field down to just ten of […]
April 24, 2020
Culling down the list of the best white sand beaches in Europe to just ten was hard. And when I say “hard,” I mean extremely difficult. First, there are so many gorgeous beaches on the continent; second, it’s extremely subjective. One thing that I took into consideration is that I’m not a fan of black […]
April 14, 2020
Chances are that even when travel restrictions are lifted, many of us will be wearing face masks on planes, trains, subways, and in public attractions. The question of whether or not the general public should wear cloth/surgical face masks has been confusing at best. At first, we were told in no uncertain terms NOT to […]