I love National Parks, and one of my travel goals is to visit them all. I’ve blogged about many of them (check those out here), including many that I have visited during my travels to Arizona, such as the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest / Painted Desert. On my recent visit to Phoenix, I …
Must-see Scotland: Castles
I recently spent two weeks driving around Scotland, and oh my goodness, I loved it so much! Towns I visited include Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow. I rented a car and drove the North Coast 500, explored the east coast, as well as the Isle of Skye. It’s all been amazing, and you can read my …
Top things to see and do on the Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye, located off the Northwest Coast of Scotland, is the largest island in the inner Hebrides archipelago. Unlike many of The other Hebrides islands which require taking a ferry, it is easily accessible to visitors of Scotland by a bridge. I’d heard a lot about the Isle of Skye before my trip- it …
Exploring around Inverness
After driving up and exploring parts of the east coast of Scotland and staying in Aberdeen for the night, we drove towards Inverness. We spend the next two nights in Inverness, and did a lot of exploring around Inverness. Read on to see my recommendations for a short stay in Inverness. About Inverness Aside from …
10 best things to do in Watkins Glen
Nestled on the shores of New York’s Seneca Lake, one of the finger lakes, Watkins Glen was once the vacation destination of the rich and famous – including John D Rockefeller. Home to about 2,000 people, Watkins Glen is small, but offers so much to do. Keep reading to find out the 10 best things …
Weekend in Gettysburg: top things to do
A few weekends ago, my friend Sheri and I took a 6 hour roadtrip from Columbus, Ohio to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was our first time visiting this historic landmark, and we had a wonderful time. There is so much to see and do, no matter what your interests; history, shopping, breweries, ghosts…Gettysburg has it all! …
The best things to do in St. Louis
There is no shortage of things to do in St Louis. When my best friend Tommy and I made plans to take a road trip there in August, 2021, I had no idea there was going be so many great things to do. While it is a bit of a trek from Ohio, it definitely …
Visiting Gateway Arch National Park
When you’re in St Louis, you can’t miss out on a chance to visit the worlds largest arch! Did you know the St Louis arch, known as the Gateway arch, is the tallest structure in Missouri? The St Louis arch is also the tallest man-made monument in the US. Visitors can ride to the top …
Two Days in Memphis
Two days in Memphis- see the highlights of this great city. What to see, where to go, and food and drink suggestions.
The best small towns in the Istria county of Croatia
A large large portion of my 2019 Europe trip was spent in Croatia, and I was so lucky that part of it was with my friend Erin, who did a river cruise and was able to meet up with me in Vienna. We had already visited together Ljubljana and Bled, Slovenia, and had then traveled …