Want to see volcanoes in real life? There is literally no better place to see volcanoes and their aftermath than Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Spend a day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai’i and get a unique look into the beauty and destruction of Hawaii’s…
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and also happens to be one of the most amazing cities to visit, especially for a quick 3 day weekend trip! Even though it’s the largest city in Iceland, you don’t get that vibe, the city is full of character and friendly Icelandic…
Trying to figure out how to hike Plitvice Lakes National Park? Well we’ve got you covered! Plitvice Lakes National Park (Nacionalni Park Plitvička Jezera) is one of the top destinations in Croatia, aside from Dubrovnik. This UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site is full of hiking paths traversing beautiful waterfalls and…
Like Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore, Cleveland is one of the many industrial towns located in America’s “Rust Belt.” In the late 19th century, the city was home to iron and coal deposits, as well as John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company. Jobs were plentiful drawing immigrants from all over the…
Kona, located on the western side of the Island of Hawaii (also known as the “Big Island”), is one of the most beautiful areas on the island. Three days is the perfect amount of time to take a quick but relaxing trip to the district of Kona. This guide will…
Note: We came here during the 2017-2018 Winter Holiday season so the exact holiday festivities and activities may differ. Also known locally as “Academy of Sciences,” California Academy of Sciences is one of the best science museums in the Bay Area. As a kid coming here for school field trips,…
“What do you do in Europe exactly?” “Look at stuff? Isn’t that boring?” I’m always fielding comments like these, or… “How do you plan for all these trips?” And, of course, this… “I don’t like museums, though… what should I do there?” Though this blog isn’t years old yet, over…
Important Note: The Fall 2020 Tempe Festival of the Arts has been cancelled due to the current health advisory. The Spring 2021 dates are planned for March 26-28, 2020. For more information, see Tempe Festival of the Arts. Around the valley, Tempe, Arizona, is well known for their bi-annual Tempe…
When you think of Tempe, Arizona, you might think of Arizona State University with its Sun Devil Stadium and Palm Walk. But the city is more than just a college town, there are lots of fun things to do in Tempe, delicious places to eat, and unique public art everywhere.…
You might know Monterey for its delicious seafood, beautiful coastlines with gorgeous hikes, and famous Cannery Row. But some of the best breweries are found in Monterey County, California and they are all well worth visiting. Sprinkled all throughout Monterey County, from the city of Monterey to Salinas, Carmel, and…
