Falmouth, Cape Cod

2 Days on Cape Cod: Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown & Falmouth

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There are an overwhelming number of activities, towns, and beaches to visit on Cape Cod. Planning a trip here is difficult, especially when you only have a short amount of time but want to see everything. Here is how we spent two days on Cape Cod with tips to help you have the best experience. About Our Trip to Cape …

Portland

Portland, Maine: Things to Do, Day Trip Ideas, Where to Stay & Eat

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Portland, a lively city by Maine’s Casco Bay, features historic red-brick buildings, cobbled streets, and century-old monuments. Along the shore, travelers embark on whale watching cruises, ferry tours, and fishing trips on Maine’s blue seas. The city is brimming with shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and rooftop bars. With a bustling atmosphere and vibrant nightlife, there’s a constant buzz of activity …

Christmas in Prague

Christmas in Prague | Best Christmas Markets & Festive Things to Do

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Prague is a magical place to visit at Christmas. In December, Christmas markets spring up around the city, shops and hotels are adorned with festive decorations, and add in a dusting of snow, and Prague becomes one of the best cities to visit in Europe during this holiday season. A year earlier, we spent a week in London in December, …

Best Vienna Christmas Markets Photo

Vienna Christmas Markets 2024 | Where to Eat, Drink & Shop

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If you have plans to visit Vienna in December, you are in for a holiday treat. The Vienna Christmas markets are some of the best in Europe. In mid-November, Vienna transforms into a magical wonderland. Small markets spring up on famous squares and in front of historic buildings. For sale are holiday gifts, arts and crafts, spiced mulled wine, and …

Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth, Maine: Lighthouses, Lobster Rolls & Beaches

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Cape Elizabeth’s enchanting coastline offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and historic charm. It is home to the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine, as well as numerous smaller lighthouses and state parks. Here you can bike along scenic trails, savor fresh lobster rolls, and gaze over serene ocean views.   Best Things to Do in Cape …

Kancamagus Highway

Top 10 Stops Along the Kancamagus Highway

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The Kancamagus Highway is one of New Hampshire’s most scenic drives, as it travels past rolling mountains, lush pine forests, and cascading waterfalls. Along the way are opportunities to complete several short hikes, in addition to quick overlooks to gaze over gorgeous mountain views. This drive is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the White Mountains in a …

Big waves of Nazare

14 Amazing Things to Do in Nazaré, Portugal

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Nazaré is a small fishing town surrounded by a long stretch of sandy beaches. This city has a long, rich history, but in recent years it is growing in popularity because of its enormous waves. During the winter months, the largest surfable waves in the world crash on Nazaré’s shore, making this a surfing mecca. Seeing the giant waves tops …

Franconia Notch State Park Things to Do

Best Things To Do in Franconia Notch State Park

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Within New Hampshire’s White Mountains National Forest lies Franconia Notch State Park. This park sits on one end of the popular Kancamagus Highway and it is near some of New Hampshire’s tallest peaks, making it a prime destination to explore. With forested ridges to climb, gorges to wander, lakes to play in, and signs for moose crossing, this is a …

Tasman Valley Hiking Trails

Tasman Glacier View, Blue Lakes, and Tasman Lake Hiking Guide

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This Tasman Valley Hiking Guide covers the various walking tracks in the Tasman Valley section of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. These trails lead to Tasman Glacier View, Blue Lakes, Tasman Lake, and the Tasman River. You could easily spend several hours walking all of these tracks, but are all of the tracks worth hiking? In this Tasman Valley …

Franconia Ridge Loop | Trail Guide, Hiking Stats & Photos

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The Franconia Ridge Loop is one of the most beautiful, yet challenging, hikes in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Hikers will traverse the National Forest’s second highest range of peaks and reach the summit of three mountains. A long stretch of the hike is above the treeline, offering beautiful views over the park’s expanse of forested ridges. On a clear day, …

Spit to Manly Walk

Spit to Manly Walk in Sydney: Map, Photos & Helpful Tips

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The Spit to Manly walk is one of the most famous walks in the Sydney area. This 10 km (6.2 mile) adventure is filled with a variety of breathtaking lookouts and beaches. The trail begins at the Spit Bridge, which is located about 10 km north of Sydney’s CBD (Central Business District) and ends directly east, at the quaint beach …

Things to Do in Rotorua

20 Amazing Things to Do in Rotorua, New Zealand

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Relax in a natural hot spring, walk amongst towering redwoods, experience a traditional hāngī dinner, see geysers and bubbling mud pots, and roll downhill in an inflatable ball…these are all things to do in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua is well known for its geothermal activity. Geysers, hot springs, and mud pools are located in and around the city. But it …

Things to Do in Porto Portugal

Porto Bucket List: 30 Amazing Things to Do in Porto, Portugal

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Stroll along the Douro River, go port tasting at the wine cellars in Gaia, visit the most beautiful bookstore in the world, and watch the sunset from the Dom Luís I Bridge. These all top the list of the best things to do in Porto, but there are also beautiful churches to visit, new foods to try, and neighborhoods to …

Niepoort Wine Cellar Porto

Wine Cellars in Porto: Port Tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia

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One of the best things to do in Porto is to taste port wine. Located across the Douro River from Porto, in an area called Vila Nova de Gaia (or simply Gaia), sit the wine cellars where port wine is stored and aged. In this guide, we list the best wine cellars in Porto to visit, things to do in …

Versailles Hall of Mirrors

Visiting Versailles: Things to Do, Tours & Tips for a Paris Day Trip

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The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular day trips from Paris. This opulent palace and its surrounding gardens are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. With that, crowds can be enormous. In this guide, we uncover the best way to visit Versailles, with tips on how to avoid the lines, how to tour …

Things to do in Wellington

Top 10 Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand

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Wellington is a beautiful city on the North Island of New Zealand. It is packed with fabulous bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries. Walking the waterfront is a must-do, as is visiting Te Papa and riding the historic cable car. In this guide, we list 10 of the best things to do in Wellington plus where to eat and where …

Wentworth Falls Loop

Wentworth Falls Track Loop Hike | Blue Mountains, Australia

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Walking the Wentworth Falls Track for views of Wentworth Falls is one of the best things to do in the Blue Mountains. This short walk takes you to several viewpoints of the waterfall. For those who want to go farther, you can turn this walk into a very rewarding loop. In this guide, we lay out a walking loop that …

Bay of Islands from Paihia

Paihia, New Zealand: Best Things to Do, Day Trip Ideas & Bay of Islands Tours

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The small town of Paihia is known as the gateway to the Bay of Islands. One of the best things to do in Paihia is to take a boat tour of the Bay of Islands, but you can also visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, go wine tasting, go skydiving, spend some time in the historic town of Russell, or …

When to Visit the Algarve

Visiting the Algarve in October: Weather & What to Expect

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When is the best time to visit the Algarve? If you want sunny skies, warm temperatures, warm water, and relatively low crowds, October is a fantastic time to visit the Algarve. We spent 9 days in the Algarve in early to mid-October. With warm weather and brilliantly sunny days throughout our visit, the weather was perfect. This time of year, …

Tyler Rivenbark Skydiving

Skydiving in Sydney, Australia: What to Expect & Recommended Companies

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Jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet isn’t traditionally a normal way to have “fun.” Falling through the sky with nothing but a backpack with some rolled-up fabric may seem mind-numbingly dangerous to most people. However, for the few that are unwilling to live without experiencing such thrills, you may find yourself booking a skydiving trip while in Sydney. …