This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2024. Founded in 1819, Memphis has certainly had its ups and downs, but through it all, its rich history and culture has left a definitive mark on the American landscape. In recent years it has gained popularity as a destination, because of this history and the abundance […]
This post was most recently updated on May 12th, 2022. I have to say, Puerto Rico is one of my favorite vacation destinations in the world. It is one of the very few places that I have traveled to more than one time over the past several years, and I plan to return again. Why, you
This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022. Hawaii has been identified as the happiest state in the US and the most mentioned destination for those with bucket lists of places to visit. If you’ve always wanted to go, but think you can’t afford Hawaii, let it go! I have created this Hawaii Big
This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022. Chicago is more than hot dogs, deep dish pizza and bitterly cold winters. It’s a city of mesmerizing architecture that’s best seen on a boat cruise and has a pace that’s less intimidating than other major cities in the United States. There are so many thins
This post was most recently updated on July 23rd, 2024. Whoa, cowboy, ready to reel in a bit of the Wild West 21st century style? Historic Golden, Colorado, offers much in the way of soft or hard adventure to quickly fill three full days. So, perhaps you’ve never heard of Golden. A lot of people haven’t,
This post was most recently updated on September 5th, 2024. Santa Cruz in California is no doubt one of the best summer towns in the USA. With the cool sea breeze, rainless summer months, and home to one of the best old school amusement parks, there are so many amazing things to do in Santa Cruz,
This post was most recently updated on July 24th, 2024. Nashville is home for me and I love telling people how amazing it is, but it’s no secret that it can be a little bit pricey to live in and to visit. Hotel prices are surprisingly high, it’s not an easily walkable city and there isn’t
This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2022. The notion of the fairytale destinations may seem like a trendy travel term, but the truth is many of these locations have been receiving travelers for years. It may not have begun in Germany, but when the country introduced some of its most popular tourist routes,
This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022. Dubai warms up to you in ways no other tourist destination can. The fact that world’s biggest entertainment destination embraces both luxury and budget travelers equally says a lot about the city. Visiting Dubai is fun, but it can be equally confusing when you’ve to
This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022. Germany’s Black Forest, or the Schwarzwald, is known around the world, with a reputation of mystery and myth, beautiful scenery, and enchanting villages. But more importantly, it is one of the places that German locals choose when they vacation in their own country. After visiting the
This post was most recently updated on April 11th, 2024. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, managed by the National Parks Service, was the first of the US National Lakeshores. This Pictured Rocks trip planner will provide all the details you need. We’ll talk about hiking at Pictured Rocks, boating, and kayaking, among several other things.
This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022. No matter how corny it may sound, Niagara Falls is one of my favorite places in the world to visit. I love almost everything about the falls, all of the places you can see them for free, the Discovery Pass attractions, the city, and the
This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022. Home to some of the tallest trees on earth, Redwoods National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands hugging the Northern California coastline. The stars of the show of course, are the giant Coast Redwood trees that are the tallest
This post was most recently updated on May 29th, 2022. In recent years, the term fairy tale villages has become popular with travelers throughout central Europe. Many of the most widely know fairy tale villages are in Germany, and in fact we have created a list of almost 30 of the prettiest towns in Germany,
This post was most recently updated on June 4th, 2022. Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city, is just an hour away from my hometown of Lansing, so it’s one of my frequent weekend getaways. The craft beer scene, restaurants, art, and museums make a Grand Rapids weekend getaway perfect for craft beer aficionados, gourmets, art
