Acadia is one of the most visited US National Park. It is also the oldest in the eastern United States and the only one in the northeast. With thick evergreen forests, ponds and pink granite mountains tucked into Maine’s rocky coast it is also one of the most beautiful. It even has the closest […]
5 Scenic Family Hikes Around Lincoln New Hampshire
Bringing our kids away from television and computers and getting outside is so good for your family in so many ways. I have had some insightful conversations with my kids while we have been wandering along a trail. I have seen their eyes light up with wonder at the animals, rocks and bugs. But best […]
Skydiving in New Zealand: A Your Best Adventure Yet
Skydiving is a must for everyone who loves adventure. It’s one of the craziest things I (Maaike from travel blog Travel a Lut) have ever done and the adrenaline kick is sky high (literally). One of the best destinations to do this is New Zealand, a country that is known for a lot of adventure. […]
The Best Newport, RI Attractions: A Local’s Guide to Newport, RI
Newport is one of my favorite New England seaside towns full of shops, restaurants and charm. It carries the storied history of the upper class of New England, including the Vanderbilt and Kennedys. You will find farms, cliffs looming, vineyards and plenty of romance. It is located on Aquidneck Island and is now a cruise […]
Tips for Visiting New York City for the First Time (or the 100th)!
One of the most recognized skylines in the world, US-immigrant history, the epicenter of US theater and an energy of its own- visiting New York City should go on any traveler’s bucket list. Blessed to live just three hours from New York City, I get to visit it three or more times a year. There […]
2 Day Southern England Road Trip Through the English Countryside
Our road trip through the English countryside was among my favorite days in Europe. I love the freedom of a good road trip, so a southern English road trip was on my wish list for the trip, and the beauty of the bucolic green hills, sheep grazing and yellow rapeseed ablaze with spring colors was […]
A Day Trip to Block Island, Rhode Island
Living in Rhode Island, we visit at least once a summer. Block Island is a very convenient day trip from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut or New York. In only about an hour, you can get a completely different state of mind and atmosphere. It is also small enough to explore well in […]
A Complete Guide of Things To Do in Spiti Valley, India Including How to Get There
Enjoy this guest post from Radhika Sharma about one of her favorite spots to visit. Read on for the best things to do in Spiti Valley, the best things to eat in Spiti Valley, how to get to Spiti and get around while you are there and the best time to visit Spiti Valley. Spiti is […]
Day Trips from New Orleans
To celebrate my son’s 13th birthday, we took a mother-son trip to Louisiana. We spent 3 days in and around New Orleans. This is part one of our trip, so be sure to read on for the second portion after. Instead of using New Orleans as a home-base, we rented a car and took a […]
Essential Things to do in New Orleans with Teens- or Anyone!
I have a tradition with my kids that each one gets an alone trip with me to a US city of their choice for their 13th birthday. My oldest chose one of my favorite cities for his trip– New Orleans! One of the best things about having kids is being able to share my favorite […]