Category: Trip Ideas
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Following the Christmas Lights: Our Family’s Christmas Market Journey
Discover the magic of European Christmas markets with our complete guide. From holiday traditions and must-try foods to planning tips and family-friendly advice, learn why these markets have become one of our favorite travel traditions.
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A Weekend in Navarre Beach: Sand, Sun, History, and Seafood {Florida}
A long weekend at Navarre Beach turned into exactly the kind of Grand Misadventure we love. We swam in the Gulf, watched the sunset over the sound, ate enough seafood to start plotting a crab corn chowder recipe, explored the coast, and even watched a mysterious waterspout form offshore. Then, on the drive home, we…
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An Ode to the Mother Road: Driving Route 66 One Stretch at a Time
This year the road of all roads — the Mother Road — celebrates an incredible milestone: 100 years of U.S. Route 66. What I love about Route 66 is that it began as something fairly simple — a highway created to help travelers move between Chicago and Santa Monica. But over the decades it has…
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The Best Things to Do on Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park{Maine}
Discover the best things to do on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, from breathtaking coastal views and scenic drives to charming seaside towns and unforgettable adventures in Maine.
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Driving Route 66 Through Kansas
I love a good road trip — and when it comes to road trips, there’s nothing quite like traveling the road of all roads: Route 66. One of my longtime dreams is to drive the highway end to end. But since time doesn’t quite allow for that yet, I’ve been exploring it one stretch at…
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3 days in Innsbruck: Exploring Mountains, Palaces, & City Streets {Austria}
Discover the best of Innsbruck with this 3-day itinerary featuring colorful Old Town streets, breathtaking Alpine views, historic landmarks, and practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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Music, Races, & Art- A Weekend Guide to Bristol {Tennessee & Virginia}
One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway is Bristol, a charming border town that quite literally sits in two states at once. At first glance, Bristol may seem unassuming, but spend a little time here and you’ll quickly discover a city rich in history, culture, and character. Bristol is best known for its…
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Elephant Seals, Moonstones, & Tide Pools on the Central Coast {California}
It had been four years since my last trip to California. Some of my lifelong friends had moved to the Central Coast, settling in the quiet coastal town of Los Osos. Over the years they’ve become more like family, and being so far away from them had been harder than I expected. For months I…
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Tulsa Icons of Route 66 {Oklahoma}
Driving the full length of the iconic Route 66 has long been on my bucket list. It’s a journey that would take considerable time to complete in one go, so for now, I’m taking it in sections. During my time in Tulsa, my top priority was to explore the 28-mile stretch of Route 66 that…
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California Central Coast Road Trip Guide: Charming Towns, Rugged Coastlines & Unexpected Discoveries
Discover one of California’s most beautiful road trips as you explore charming towns, rugged coastline, state parks, historic landmarks, and unforgettable hidden gems along the Central Coast.