When I was younger, and never imagined that I would have to work 10 or 12 hours a day for 30 years, I fancied myself being quite an adventurer, and imagined a day I would raft down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. As an adult, the realities of paying bills have shoved […]
This post was most recently updated on September 8th, 2018. Yuzawa is a very popular Japanese ski town, located in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. It has a population of around 8,000 people but is very popular with tourists, both from Japan and overseas. Still, visiting Yuzawa probably doesn’t come to mind when most travelers
This post was most recently updated on June 17th, 2020. The Great American Road Trip has probably spurred fantasies in the heart of every American with a wandering heart, and every person from around the world who has ever dreamed of driving through the wide open spaces of the southwest. And for most, driving route
An Acadia National Park Itinerary should be in your travel plans. We give you the amazing places to see in Acadia, and a ton of things to do in Acadia, and a sample 3 day Acadia National Park Itinerary.
This post was most recently updated on August 16th, 2018. There you are, in one of the most beautiful places on earth, a trip of a lifetime, tossing and turning, wondering “why can’t I sleep?” You know you need to relax, and get a good night’s sleep. The last thing you want is to be tired
This post was most recently updated on August 26th, 2024. Travelers throughout the world are continuing to develop wanderlust for the West Coast of the United States. Don’t get me wrong, the East Coast offers some amazing cities and small towns, but they tend to be filled with tourists and are pretty congested, leaving many aching
This post was most recently updated on July 15th, 2019. Niagara Falls is one of our favorite places in the world, and we encourage everyone to visit. Unfortunately, many people do not realize how many amazing things there are to do at Niagara Falls, and make a quick stop to take a look, and move
This post was most recently updated on May 24th, 2019. A vibrant, metropolitan city full of culture, Buenos Aires very much beats to its own drum. The beautiful capital of Argentina looks a bit like an European city, with 19th century French-inspired buildings. It’s a little Italian, and it’s a little French. Still, with its
This post was most recently updated on April 29th, 2024. Did We Say See Niagara Falls Free?!? Yes, we said that you can see Niagara Falls Free. No, there is no mistake there. And, we are about to tell all the incredible free places to see Niagara Falls. You may think that can’t be true It
This post was most recently updated on August 25th, 2018. The United States is a big country, with diverse landscapes, cultures and people, one that it is hard to get a true sense of at times. But, there are events and experiences that can be described as truly all American. One of them is baseball,
This post was most recently updated on January 18th, 2019. When you think about Israel, you probably imagine an ancient land full of biblical landmarks and dramatic desert scenery. Modern, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv is nothing like that, which many visitors find quite surprising. In fact, many people planning a vacation in Israel plan to spend
This post was most recently updated on May 29th, 2019. When I planned my first trip to Germany I was quite excited to be reuniting with a friend, and to learn that they would host us during our visit. Not only was this very personally meaningful, it also meant big savings on our travels. But,
This post was most recently updated on July 14th, 2024. Cheers Travelers! This post comes to you while enjoying a delicious Gin and Lavender Lemonade. Savannah is one of the most romantic and charming cities in the United States, which is why I LOVE having a weekend in Savannah. Whether you are planning 2 days in
This post was most recently updated on August 26th, 2018. New York, New York. The Big Apple. New York City on a Budget?? I had always heard New York was huge. I mean duh, it’s THE CITY. Ya know, the one that never sleeps. But I was NOT ready, even though I thought I knew,
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2024. If you are looking for a place to get away, Hannibal, Missouri may not be one of those places that immediately come to mind. Perhaps you have never heard of Hannibal, or if you have, you have, you may wonder, what could this small own
