Category: United States
So Many Reasons to Visit York River State Park
[This post was updated in Feb 2022] What better reasons to visit York River State Park than hiking, history, and health benefits? This and other state parks provide a great way to get outside and enjoy nature any time of year. York River State Park is a short drive from Richmond, Virginia, as well as […]
Foodie Travel Tips- Travel Mania
As I’m in the midst of my own wanderlust adventure, I’ve been having fun exploring foodie travel and I can’t wait to share some of my fun discoveries soon. I recently learned about this new book called “Travel Mania – Stories of Wanderlust” by a lifelong traveler, Karen Gershowitz. I can’t wait to read the […]
Our Ultimate USA Road Trip Itinerary
We’re about at the halfway point of our ultimate USA Road trip itinerary and I need to apologize for not blogging more. Did you miss me or did you follow along on Instagram or Facebook? I know that I didn’t share there every day either, but I’m really trying to balance being in the moment, […]
Best Places to Travel in October and Why its the Best Month
In October I enjoyed one of my best vacations ever. We traveled to France and Germany! In looking back over my many years of travel and adding this latest experience, it reinforces once again to me that OCTOBER is the best month to travel. Here’s are some of the best places to travel in October […]
Our Two-Month USA Road Trip
Before I start, if you haven’t read about all the big life changes happening at our house, you can catch up here. Because of those big changes, we’re getting ready to embark on a 2-month USA road trip! The plan is to take our time driving across the country from Virginia to the western US. […]
The Best Places to See Outer Banks Wildlife
Do you have a Bucket List of wildlife that you want to see in their natural habitat in America? You may be surprised that wildlife in the Outer Banks of North Carolina may include many of the unique animals on your list. Imagine seeing alligators, black bears, sea turtles, whales, and more in the same […]
10 Important Tips For Visiting Holocaust Museums, Memorials & Historical Sites
Holocaust museums, memorials, and historical sites may not be your idea of a jolly holiday, but there are times in our lives when a vacation is much more important than that. This is what it means to travel with purpose. How much do you really know about the Holocaust? Do you understand the complexities of […]
A Look Back at 2020: 250+ Phrases That Describe This Year
Early on in the year 2020 when the pandemic began silently taking its toll on the world, I started making a list of things that we lost either temporarily or permanently. Even though we all hoped and expected that things would get back to normal much more quickly, it was still clear by spring that […]
100 Ways to Enjoy the Grand Canyon
2019 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon becoming a National Park. Now that we’re into the next 100 years of this amazing place here are 100 ways to enjoy the Grand Canyon in the months and years to come. Be sure to visit the Grand Canyon National Park website here for the latest […]
10 Unique Slow Travel Experiences Around the World
What is slow travel? Slow travel is the experience of immersing yourself in the local culture to learn something new at your chosen destination. It emphasizes connecting with the locals to learn about who they are and what makes them unique in the world. Sometimes our lives are simply too busy and slow travel encourages […]
Missouri’s Best Foods, Parks & Road Trip Fun
On Day 3 of my crazy cross-country road trip, I drove from Cahokia, Illinois to Manhattan, Kansas. It was a pretty short driving day at about 5 1/2 hours. The majority of my day was spent driving across the state of Missouri. Here are some fun things that I found along the way, as well […]
Day 2 – My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Kentucky State Parks
On the 2nd day of the trip, I drove about 500 miles from Charleston, West Virginia to Cahokia, Illinois. I went through the states of West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois and landed just across the river from St. Louis, Missouri. It was about an 8-hour drive with a couple of short detours. I made […]
Day 1 – Charleston WV on My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip
Hi there! If you haven’t read about why I went on this crazy road trip, you can find the beginning of the story here. The first day of the journey ended in Charleston, (WV) West Virginia and this post is about Day 1. While I was on the road I didn’t have much time to […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip Apps and Tools
Hey there! How’s life where you are? While I’m getting ready for my big trip I thought I’d share a little about my favorite road trip apps, helpful planning tips, and tools. Have you had a chance to read about my crazy summer road trip of 2020? If not, learn about it here, and come […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Planning
Who is crazy/stupid/reckless/irresponsible enough to plan a cross-country road trip in the middle of a pandemic? Well, while I don’t consider myself to be any of those things, the answer is a bit complicated…so here goes. I live in Virginia and I have a family member that lives in Arizona. For a variety of reasons, […]
20 Cool Things to Do in Shenandoah National Park – Virginia
We recently spent a week relaxing and exploring in Northwestern Virginia (USA) – in and around Shenandoah National Park. We stayed in the Shenandoah Valley just west of the park, not far from the border of West Virginia. If you’re planning a trip to this gorgeous corner of Virginia here are just a few of […]
Travel Bloggers’ Picks for Budget-Friendly Restaurants With a View
Do you remember my recent post about restaurants with a view in Podstrana, Croatia? Great weather always makes me long to be outside and today I’m sharing budget-friendly recommendations for amazing restaurants with a view along with relaxing outdoor dining. What could be more perfect for enjoying the summer? Some of my travel blogger friends […]
Giving Back to the Planet With Wilderness Volunteers
Did you know that last year nearly 327 MILLION people from all corners of the globe visited America’s National Parks? I believe that’s because the United States (via the National Parks System) has set aside some of the most spectacular natural and historical locations on the planet and they’re right in your backyard. With recent budget […]
Foodie Travel – 20 Events Celebrating Edible Mushrooms & Truffles
Are you a fan of fungi? Have you ever gone hunting for wild edible mushrooms or truffles? Do you love incorporating them in your favorite dishes or maybe you just like savoring them when someone else is doing the cooking? No matter what aspect of edible mushrooms and truffles you like best, there are celebrations […]
Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Renwick Gallery in DC
In my recent post, I shared “11 Reasons to Visit Washington DC Museums“. I included much more than just museums, and since I was covering so much ground, I didn’t even mention specific Smithsonian Museum locations. If you follow me on Instagram though, you’ve probably seen me mention one of my absolute favorites, the Renwick […]
