Looking for the best travel journal ideas to help you remember your next trip–plus some prompts to help you think of what to write? You’ve come to the right place! As a lifelong lover of both journaling and travel, I have experimented with all kinds of travel journals over the years, ranging from the time-consuming …
Belgian Christmas markets, delicious food, beautiful decor, and magnificent cities are just a few of the many reasons to visit Belgium in winter! This small country in Western Europe may not get the winter tourism recognition that nearby destinations like Germany and France do, but visiting Belgium in winter–and especially visiting Belgium at Christmas–is bound …
The more we travel the world, the more we appreciate just how many amazing things to do in the US that there are. From world-class cities to a national park system that encompasses everything from tropical beaches to glaciers, to idyllic road trips and charming small towns, there are an endless amount of USA attractions …
Foliage, festivals, and Thanksgiving: there are plenty of reasons to plan a vacation to one of the best places to visit in November in the USA! But that being said, planning a November vacation in the US can be a bit of a balancing act. Sandwiched between the peak fall month of October and the …
Crab cakes, water views, excellent museums, and a heavy dose of American history: these are just a few things you’ll find when spending a delightful weekend in Baltimore, Maryland! Less touristed than nearby cities like Washington DC or Philadelphia, but incredibly interesting in its own right, spending a couple of days in Baltimore makes for …
Hoping to uncover the best of Greece in 7 days? With only a week in Greece, you have your work cut out to design the perfect Greece itinerary for you! Unlike many countries where there’s a fairly typical first-timers route to follow, Greece’s 227 islands and captivating mainland mean that there are truly infinite Greek …
Planning a long weekend in Asheville itinerary? You’re in for a fantastic experience! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the beautiful city of Asheville, NC is one of the best weekend getaways on the East Coast, packing everything from world-class cuisine to mountain views to waterfall hikes to nearly 40 breweries …
Alpine lakes, hot springs, mining towns, mountain towns, sand dunes, and 14ers: the sheer variety of travel destinations that make up any list of the best places to visit in Colorado is magnificent. Known for its snowcapped peaks, national parks, hiking trails, skiing, and beyond, Colorado is, without a doubt, one of the coolest states …
Laid-back, charming, and full of stunning desert scenery, the small town of Moab, Utah is one of the best bases for outdoor adventure in the Southwest. The sheer variety of fun things to do in Moab is enough to fill several vacation itineraries! Situated next door to both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, …
Soaring 105 feet into the air, Moab’s Corona Arch is incredibly impressive to behold–just as magnificent, if not more so, than many of the popular sandstone arches in Arches National Park! And, as a bonus, the Corona Arch trail is free to visit, as it is located on BLM land near Moab, Utah, rather than …
There may be no other region in the USA quite as otherworldly as the American Southwest. And there is absolutely no better way to appreciate that magnificent beauty than via an epic Southwest road trip itinerary! Unfortunately, for most of us, there’s no way to encapsulate the full magnificence of the region on a single …
Considering hitting the road and living out of a backpack for a year–or more? We’ve been there! For 4+ years, we lived nomadically while traveling the world full-time, embracing what we considered to be a fairly mild version of minimalist traveling along the way. And, quite honestly, we loved the experience so much that we …
Home to some of the most iconic and otherwordly landscapes in the American Southwest, not to mention plenty of towns and cities to explore, it’s safe to say that tackling all of the best places to visit in Arizona is quite the challenge. After visiting Arizona many times, we still leave each time with an …
Drive up to this tiny speck of a town (population: 7500) without prior knowledge, and you could be forgiven for not realizing that the best things to do in Page, Arizona rank among the very best places to visit in all of the American Southwest! For a small town on the border of Utah and …
Curious about the best things to do in Europe–and wondering what exactly to put on your personal Europe bucket list? We have you covered! We’ve been traveling Europe for years, and every day, week, and month spent traversing the continent seems to result in us crossing several experiences and destinations of our personal European bucket …
Small town America is absolutely inseparable from the charms of traveling in the USA as a whole. Whether you’re looking for a casual beach town, a mountain village, a picturesque town remnant of the Wild West, or an east coast beauty boasting colonial architecture, the best small towns in the USA have something to offer. …
If you ask us, there are few more perfect places on the Yucatan peninsula than Valladolid, Mexico–if you’re willing to sacrifice access to a beach, that is. Between the number of fun things to do in Valladolid (hello cenotes!), the easy access to any number of day trips, and the laid-back and affordable nature of …
From the first moment we set foot in the country, we have counted Croatia among our favorite places to visit in the world. With each trip, we seem to not only check off a few more items from our list of the best places to visit in Croatia, find a few unexpected corners, and fall …
Featuring a walkable, charming downtown, river views, and excellent restaurants and breweries overlooked by the towering Rocky Mountains, the beautiful views and many things to do in Estes Park make it one of the most beloved places to visit in Colorado! As one of the gateways to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is bound …
The US national park system is one of the crown jewels of our home country. Home to everything from white sand beaches to otherworldly glaciers, the breadth, depth, and extreme diversity of the best national parks in the USA is a delight to behold. Exploring all 63 (and counting!) national parks, plus the hundreds of …
Snow-capped mountains, turquoise beaches, or otherworldly deserts–regardless of which one of these options sounds like the perfect winter getaway, one of these beautiful US national parks to visit in winter is for you! With 62 parks to choose from, the US national park system is incredibly diverse, offering magnificent winter getaways to travelers looking to …
Brainstorming the best places to visit in Italy before planning a big trip? We have you covered: despite our temptation to list a hundred places to go in Italy on this list, we’ve narrowed it down to the top Italy travel destinations… plus thrown in just a few curveballs for good measure. Italy has long …
Stretching from the glaciers of Alaska to the deserts of southern California, there’s no doubt that the west coast of the United States is home to some of the most stunning (and diverse) nature on the planet. Add in iconic cities, quirky small towns, a great food scene, plenty of historic highlights, and several wine …
Boston is truly one of the best cities in the United States–and that’s even before you consider just how many incredible weekend getaways from Boston there are! As the largest city in historic New England, Boston is filled with some of the most amazing restaurants and photo spots east of the Mississippi River. However, everyone …
Planning a trip to Amsterdam in December means contending with less-than-ideal weather–but also fewer crowds and plenty of festive holiday cheer! We loved our winter trip to Amsterdam, and would happily recommend a visit to anyone willing to trade tolerating cold, gray, and wet weather for a chance to experience one of the most iconic …
A European Christmas market trip is a bucket list vacation for many–and for good reason! It’s hard to imagine a more festive way to celebrate the holiday season than by sipping hot mugs of gluhwein in the cold winter air, shopping for hand-crafted ornaments and gifts at beautifully decorated stalls, or snacking on classic Christmas …
From snowcapped mountains to tropical beaches, from some of the world’s most iconic cities to some of its most incredible deserts, from the east coast to the west, one thing is incredibly certain: there is absolutely no shortage of awe-inspiring, utterly diverse, and incredibly beautiful places to visit in the USA. Our home country boasts …
Mexico isn’t just one of our favorite countries to travel in, it’s one of our favorite countries to eat in–and that starts with enjoying a delicious Mexican breakfast every morning. A typical breakfast in Mexico is filling and varied, with plenty of different dishes on offer and portion sizes big enough to get you ready …
If there’s one word that sums up all of the best places to visit in Utah, it’s unique. With its enormous variety of landscapes, its incredible collection of national and state parks, and its huge number of interesting things to do, Utah just may be one of our favorite US states to explore! If you’re …
Without a doubt, Delicate Arch is the most famous of all of Utah’s many, many arches. As the crown jewel of Arches National Park, the Delicate Arch trail is one of the most popular trails in the park. Freestanding, magnificent Delicate Arch soars 52 feet into the air, and is one of the most incredible …