Some of the best travel in the world is in the United States! With so many different regions to choose from, you’re sure to find a city or state that’s perfect for your personality and interests. I’ve got travel guides for most of the county, all easily sorted so you can find what you’re looking for. Start browsing or reading these articles to get information on what to see, where to go, what it costs, and how to plan your next travel adventure in the USA.
I’m just going to come right out and say it: the best beaches in the country are along the Gulf coast. I’ll take either of the most popular Alabama beaches — Gulf Shores and Orange Beach — over anything on the Atlantic seaboard. The sand is softer, the waves are gentler, and the sunsets are […]
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Bridging both Phoenix and Tempe, Papago Park is one of my favorite spots to add. It’s a little piece of the Sonoran Desert just a few minutes from downtown, making it one of the best ways to enjoy the southwestern environment without having to carve out a major commitment. Now, if you’re picturing any old
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The Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC is so big you need a full day (or two!) to explore the entire attraction. These tips for visiting the Biltmore Estate aren’t just helpful — they’re absolutely necessary if you don’t want to miss anything. With 250 rooms covering nearly 180,000 square feet on an 8,000-acre plot of land, it’s easy
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Three years ago, I thought we were moving to Tempe, Arizona. My husband traveled there frequently for work, and after 12 or 15 trips, someone in corporate decided it might be smarter for him to live there than commute in from the east coast. As you might imagine, that led to a lot of conversations
Even once the current health crisis subsides, I expect having to jump through a lot of hoops for travel. As I consider future trips, I wonder if countries will allow me entry (or worse, that I’ll be quarantined there or upon re-entry to the USA). I know I’m not the only one wondering about this.
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine. Although there are some parts of the world that are easily explored on foot or by public transportation, the American Southwest is best seen by car. Distances can be vast and scenery outside of town begs for
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Bioluminescent kayaking is straight out of a science fiction novel. The water illuminates when you dip your paddle in the bay while fish seem to glow in the dark. It’s such an odd and incredible experience that I’ve done it three times — and Mosquito Bay in Vieques, Puerto Rico is the best place to
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There’s nothing quite like a good weekend getaway. Years ago, when I first moved to Virginia, I was gone three weekends a month. My husband and I took exploration seriously and our central geography meant we could take east coast getaways without much hassle. We thought nothing of driving four or five hours on a
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Is there anything more beautiful than fall foliage? Yes. It gets even more beautiful when you add snow to the mix. It was pure luck that the day I drove the Enchanted Circle scenic byway out of Taos that a layer of snow had blanketed the area overnight. The vivid yellow aspens against New
If there was one place in South Dakota that disappointed me, it was Spearfish Canyon. I think it was a case of unrealistic expectations. Everyone raves about hiking in Spearfish Canyon — the “prettiest place in the state” — so I expected an environment so unbelievably beautiful that nowhere else compared. However, the rest of
Is Spearfish Canyon Hiking Worth a Full Day? Probably not. Read More »
