Swimming It’s blazing down out there. The mercury is nudging on the century mark. And every watering hole in the entire state of Texas is jammed with floating beer coolers and high pitched shrieks. Well every one of them, it seems like. What if, though, I promised you secret places where the water actually appears…
Honolulu Congratulations, you’ve arrived at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. A warm wave of Hawaiian air washes over you, and you are ready to start exploring. That is until you walk towards the rental car counters and are faced with both the prices and the queues and question whether you really need that rental car…
Best Budget Friendly Food Trucks in Austin Texas . you don’t need a white-tablecloth restaurant to have an incredible dining experience in Austin, Texas. The city’s beating heart, its culinary soul, is found on four wheels. I’m talking about the vibrant, ever evolving, and wonderfully affordable world of food trucks. For me, seeking out the…
The Best Picture this: the sun is pleasantly warm without being a searing oven, the water is as crystal clear as an above ground pool someone meticulously painted a light teal, and your little ones are actually digging their toes into the sand, creating impressive architectural masterpieces with it rather than glued to an iPad….
North Georgia Affordable Mountain Cabins in the Winter Season. You are tucked in a fluffy comforter , a warm fire burns with a soft crackle as dancing shadows cast upon the rustic wood interior and beyond the frosted window pane , you sit back to enjoy an amazing view of the mountain range . The…
Best Scenic Overlooks Along the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River Gorge is a place that genuinely feels like it was crafted by a higher power . As you drive along the historic highways, the sheer scale of this 80 mile long canyon , carved through the cascade mountains hits you . On one side…
Portland It’s another typical cloudy, Portland day. The skies hang low, casting their gray shroud over the city, but you know that about 60 miles to the east, the sun is probably out shining on Oregon’s most prominent and historic mountain. Mount Hood is waiting for you. All you need to do is drive. I…
Ferry You’ve been daydreaming of it. Blue waters and the sound of golf cart wheels on sun drenched streets, and that slow island vibe that has you convinced you can’t hear the mainland. Then you take a peek at the ferry prices, and your island adventure just shot into the ‘expensive’ column. I have been…
How to Visit Driving Distance National Parks Near Las Vegas. The glare of neon and high stakes poker have long been synonymous with the bright lights and all you can eat buffets of Las Vegas . But venture just beyond the glowing city lines and an outdoor wonderland unlike any other unfolds . For nature…
German Smoked sausage and warm pretzel smells waft over the 21th century through the 19th century streets. You can’t help but feel a hint of magic on Main Street. Strolling past Limestone structures that look like they can come from Bavaria. The polka band starts to play up ahead and someone gives you a friendly…