This post was updated on April 1st, 2026. 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 lovers, and […]
This post was updated on April 2nd, 2026. The Black Hills are a small mountain range in the West of South Dakota, rising from the Great Plains and extending North into Wyoming. The Black Hills are home to millions of acres of forest & mountains, prairie and monuments like you’ve never seen! There is so
This post was updated on April 19th, 2026. Pilgrimages may be a relatively new term in popular culture, but the truth is, people have felt called to make pilgrimages for thousands of years. While some are highly individual, there are also common routes followed by many, all around the world. Almost every faith has
This post was updated on June 13th, 2022. I don’t know what exactly it is we love about high places, but as a species, we just can’t seem to get enough. Although I don’t really understand, I feel the attraction myself, and in any new place I visit, I find myself drawn to the
This post was updated on June 10th, 2019. If you happen to be planning a tour of Germany, you may be trying to take in as many of the big name cities as you can. We have done the same in our travels at times, and it offers a great taste of a country.
This post was updated on March 31st, 2026. Towering mountains, ancient glaciers, dense pine forests surrounding picturesque green and blue lakes – Canada’s western province of British Columbia has all these unforgettable features in abundance. With so many stunning National Parks around it’s hard to choose the perfect destination to experience all these natural
This post was updated on March 31st, 2026. Located at the southern point of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula is well known as the heart of Mayan civilisation. With fabulous ruins dotting the entirety of this area it is a fantastic gateway into one of history’s most well-known societies. Not only is it home to
This post was updated on May 29th, 2022. Okay, I’m sure you don’t need much convincing to go to a place that is practically paradise on Earth. However, when it comes to choosing a place to relax on a beach in Thailand, it can be so challenging to narrow down your options. If I
This post was updated on September 5th, 2024. So why should you spend a 3 days in Cleveland, OH, or as we affectionately call it, “The Land”? I can think of a few reasons. First of all, do you like nice people? Yea, we got those. How about traffic? It barely exists here. What about amazing
This post was updated on May 27th, 2022. When I was a kid, I have to tell you, the idea of going to Death Valley scared me a little bit. We all heard the stories. But perhaps in my case, these stories were exacerbated by the fact that my dad loved a good western
This post was updated on April 8th, 2026. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear mention of Yellowstone National Park? For me, it’s Yogi Bear – Yabba Dabba Doo folks! You might be aware that the fictional Jellystone Park, Yogi’s home, is a variant of the real Yellowstone National Park. If Yogi
This post was updated on May 10th, 2019. Madrid, Spain’s capital, is an art-lovers paradise. The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Sophia Reina make up Madrid’s Golden Triangle of major art museums. Even outside of these museums, art is everywhere. Sculptures grace parks throughout the city; beautiful artifacts fill the former homes of historical
– Kildare is not a name that comes to mind for many people when planning their Ireland itinerary, and it is not one of those Irish cities that everyone has heard about. Kildare town is actually a village of less than 10,000 people, yet it touts itself as Ireland’s #1 day trip! Although Irish
Ireland’s North Coast is a place of stunning beauty. Rugged coastlines and cliff tops fall away into the emerald green Atlantic Ocean. The Causeway Coastal Route runs from Belfast to Londonderry and is around 190 kilometres in length. The route winds around the northern coastline, often referred to as the Antrim Coast, and incorporates
This post was updated on March 30th, 2026. Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hidden gem of the National Parks system. Within its 106,000 acres are some diverse landscapes, from towering volcanic mountain peaks to hydrothermal areas. I found Lassen on a list of lesser visited locations that you shouldn’t miss. They couldn’t have been
This post was updated on March 30th, 2026. It’s no secret that Maui is by far one of the most beautiful and breathtaking islands on earth. From pristine, white sand beaches, exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping scenic hikes and more! This island truly has it all. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to visit this one-of-a-kind island a
This post was updated on March 24th, 2026. When I was a child, I would run my fingers over the vast mysterious blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean. I would marvel at how it covered half the globe. I dared to dream I could venture to the tiny green spots one day. Now I
This post was updated on March 30th, 2026. Does that 9 to 5 have you beat? Are you ready for a tropical vacation filled with adventure and lots of sunshine? Krabi, Thailand is the place to be! This gorgeous city is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Drinking cocktails
This post was updated on March 30th, 2026. A National Park in the middle of a city? I thought the same thing upon discovering there was a National Park in downtown St. Louis. A stop at the Arch has long been a part of many day trip and weekend in St. Louis itineraries. But visiting Gateway Arch
This post was updated on March 30th, 2026. When we wrote our St. Louis weekend guide, we pointed out that St. Louis has more free things to do than any city in the US outside of the capital city. We still firmly stand behind that statement, and figured it was about time we gave our readers a
