Myrtle Beach right is up there with the best places to visit in the US. My family visited Myrtle Beach every winter and it was one of the first road trips Dave and I ever took together. For snowbirds, Myrtle Beach is a great alternative to Florida when heading south for Spring Break. This resort city …
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South Padre Island is a beautiful resort town off coastal South Texas. My parents actually spent a decade as Snowbirds making their way to South Padre to escape the winters from Canada. The town sits on a massive barrier island and is joined to the mainland by Queen Isabella Causeway. With theme parks and watersports …
Tokyo is a world-class city. But if you need a break from the fast-paced city life, consider one of these day trips from Tokyo to one of seven nearby landmarks. These places near Tokyo range from an easy 30 minutes to 120 minutes by train or ferry. Best of all, these places are gorgeous in …
Looking for the ultimate Yosemite day hike? Half Dome is one for your hiking bucket list and is easily one of the most famous in Yosemite National Park. It is not for beginners; you’ll need good fitness and technical ability. However, if you are an experienced hiker, setting your eyes on reaching the top of …
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Planning to visit Death Valley? Get ready! Death Valley is the largest US national park outside of Alaska. It is the hottest and driest place in North America, and Badwater Basin is the lowest spot on the continent. Whew, Death Valley National Park has a lot going on, but that’s not all! Located in both …
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The Causeway Coastal Route of Northern Ireland is one of the best road trips in the world. The 130-mile route from Belfast to Londonderry (Derry) may not be the longest drive on earth but what it lacks in miles it makes up for in spectacular places to visit. So sit back and relax because we are going to show …
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Adventure travel is all about facing the unknown, braving your fears, and taking on the most challenging, and possibly dangerous, way to travel. For adrenaline junkies, it’s the ultimate way to travel, and there can be no doubt that it leads to some compelling stories. Perhaps they can even inspire you to take on your …
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The US has some incredible national parks, and Shenandoah National Park is one of them. Just a 1.5-hour drive from Washington DC, Shenandoah has over 200,000 acres of wildlife and spectacular scenery. The park extends across Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, with the famous Skyline Drive cutting through the middle. Shenandoah National Park has tons of wildlife, …
Everyone should explore Japan at least once in their lifetime. Japan has thousands of hidden gems and is a year-round destination. You can visit its ski resorts in winter or the beautiful coastline in summer. And, whatever the season, Japan’s cities are always ready to welcome you with fascinating attractions, delicious street food, and bucket …
Looking for things to do in Derry? We have you covered. We have visited the city of Derry twice before, and finally had the chance to really dig into exploring Londonderry on our latest trip to Northern Ireland this past summer. Located in County Derry, Londonderry always seemed to be a quick stopover on our …
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