The Damnation Creek Trail is our favorite hike in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. It’s a short but challenging hike, with a trail running through old-growth redwood forests out to a picturesque beach. We hiked the Damnation Creek Trail on a September morning, and it quickly became one of our favorite experiences in Redwood […]
Discover the best things to do in Crater Lake National Park, including its top viewpoints, scenic drives, and hiking trails. One day is enough to see the highlights, but more time allows you to hike another trail or two. Home to the deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake amazes visitors every year with […]
The Figure 8 Trail combines three popular trails together into a single hike. This includes the Queen’s Garden Trail, the Peekaboo Loop Trail, and the Navajo Loop Trail. All of these trails take you through the amphitheater at Bryce Canyon National Park, where you will be surrounded by hoodoos and sandstone rock formations. This trail […]
In Lassen Volcanic National Park, there’s no shortage of volcanoes to see. Highlights include the iconic Lassen Peak, massive lava rocks, and steaming hydrothermal features like Bumpass Hell. For a less crowded hike that highlights historic lava flows and offers sweeping views from an extinct volcano, put the Cinder Cone Trail on your list. This […]
There are many different ways to plan a trip to Sicily. For those with limited time, this 7-day Sicily itinerary includes a few of the island’s must-see spots and is very easy to plan. You’ll need flights in and out of Catania, one hotel reservation, and a few tours. One of the best things about […]
For us, the Erfurt Christmas Market exceeded our expectations. And to think we almost skipped it. While researching which Christmas markets to visit in Germany, we put Erfurt high on our list, but we couldn’t quite work it into our itinerary. That changed when we had some extra time on the drive from Dresden to […]
The Trier Christmas Market is one of Germany’s lesser-known markets. Located in western Germany, not far from Luxembourg, this ancient city is home to a small Christmas market and several churches and historical sites well worth visiting. We visited the Trier Christmas Market as part of a bigger trip to northern Germany. Cologne was our […]
Traben-Trarbach is a small town set along the Moselle River in western Germany, best known for its wine heritage and distinctive underground architecture. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Traben-Trarbach became one of Europe’s most important wine trading centers, second only to Bordeaux. To support this booming industry, vast wine cellars were built […]
We spent several winters exploring the Christmas markets in Europe, first in London, then in Vienna and Prague, followed by a two-week trip through southern Germany and France. We had always heard wonderful things about the Dresden Christmas markets, but we could never quite fit them into our itinerary. The Dresden Christmas markets are known […]
The Wrocław Christmas Market is regarded as one of the best Christmas markets to visit in Poland, thanks to its massive size, festive atmosphere, and stunning old town setting. Held in Wrocław’s historic Market Square, this traditional Polish Christmas market attracts visitors from across Europe with its charming stalls and picturesque setting. We visited Wrocław […]
In this guide, we will narrow down the long list of Berlin Christmas markets to a few must-see’s, complete with photos, a map, and what makes them special. The city of Berlin is home to an incredibly long list of Christmas markets. In our research, we read that this city hosts 70 to 80+ markets! […]
Discover the best things to do along the Avenue of the Giants, complete with a map and photos. The Founders Grove is not to be missed, but you can also drive through a redwood tree and go off the beaten path, walking quieter, lesser-known trails through the old-growth forests. Avenue of the Giants is one […]
Discover the best things to do in Egypt, from visiting the pyramids in Giza and Dahshur, to exploring the incredible tombs and temples in Luxor, to cruising the Nile and scuba diving in the Red Sea. We’ll also cover the best time to visit, how to get around, and include a sample itinerary to see […]
Planning your first trip to Zion? You’ve come to the right place. We are frequent visitors to Zion National Park, and through multiple visits, we have hiked the full length of the Narrows, stood atop Angels Landing, explored Kolob Canyons, and ventured off the beaten path within the park. With the park shuttle, trail reservations, […]
In this guide, we will cover the best things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Discover the best hiking trails, scenic drives, and a few hidden gems that are definitely worth your time. We’ll also provide information on where to stay, how to plan your time, and the ideal time of year to visit. […]
Discover the best things to do in northwest Sicily, including Erice, Tonnara di Scopello, Trapani, Segesta, the Zingaro Nature Reserve, and San Vito Lo Capo. Plan on spending 3 to 4 days here to thoroughly explore this underrated part of Sicily. Northwest Sicily has more of an off-the-beaten-path feel to it than other places in […]
The Lake Alta Track in Queenstown, New Zealand offers a journey to a beautiful alpine lake nestled high up in the Remarkables mountain range. We did this hike on our most recent trip to New Zealand. Dad and I returned to Queenstown to do some hikes we never got to experience on our first two […]
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is our favorite of the Redwood National and State Parks. In this guide, we’ll share our must-do hikes and scenic drives, plus how to see the best of the park with a one day itinerary. Jedediah Smith Redwoods is one of the four parks that make up Redwoods National and […]