Great Smoky Mountains

A Weekend in Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Julie United States 28 Comments

In an attempt to catch the last of the autumn colors, Tim and I went a road trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in early November. We spent a weekend exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park, using Gatlinburg, Tennessee as our home base. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the United States’ most visited national park. It actually receives twice …

Kentucky Bourbon Trail Guide

Kentucky Bourbon Trail: The Ultimate Guide

Julie United States 32 Comments

Bourbon is booming right now and so is tourism in Kentucky. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a collection of eighteen bourbon distilleries, is drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Touring the distilleries, learning about the origins of bourbon, and tasting lots and lots of bourbon whiskey is an excellent way to spend a long weekend. But there is more …

Best Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

Best Distilleries to Visit on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Julie United States 32 Comments

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is hot right now! With the increasing popularity of bourbon, tourism is up in Kentucky. What better way to learn about and sample bourbon than on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a collection of 46 whiskey distilleries. All of these distilleries offer tours and tastings. On the tours, learn how bourbon is …

Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland: 24 Hours of Fun for the Whole Family

Julie Scotland 8 Comments

Glasgow is often an overlooked destination in Scotland. Most people tour Edinburgh and then head to the Highlands, for good reason, as both of these places are amazing. But Glasgow is worth a visit. It’s a great Scottish city and all you need is 24 hours to see the best of it. Whereas Edinburgh is perfect for tourists, with its …