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How to Make the Most of Your Blue Ridge Georgia Vacation

Our recent trip to Blue Ridge, Georgia revealed more pleasant surprises than we could have imagined. We found this quintessential southern town near the Georgia/Tennessee border to be brimming with life and hospitality. Initially, the reason for visiting Blue Ridge was to pick up our daughter at the summit of Springer Mountain. She thru hiked […]

13 Weird and Wonderful Things to See in Portland Oregon

Portland, Oregon can be seen with multiple lenses. When a city’s motto is ‘Keep Portland Weird’ one can’t help but wonder what is in store. We made it our mission to find as many weird gems as possible in our two-day exploration. On the contrary, we found the city to be quite wonderful. Big cities […]

Tips for Creating a Fascinating Portland Literary Tour

Creating a literary tour in Portland, Oregon encompasses an eclectic range of opportunities. For book lovers, literary tours are all the rage. These destinations can include authors’ homes, places that a book was based on, exquisite libraries, bookstores and much, much more. Portland has been an up-and-coming city for well over a century. Because of […]

Mall of America: Tips for Thrilling Teen Travel

The Mall of America can be the perfect destination for families with teens. Thrilling teenagers can be tricky when it comes travel. The ultimate goal is to have a great time together and create lasting memories. With generational differences, finding common ground sometimes takes a little thinking outside the box. I sometimes use affiliate links […]

Free and Fantastic Finds on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is known for its golf courses and tennis facilities. Even if that’s not your thing, the majestic oaks with dangling Spanish moss, the massive beach along the Atlantic coast and the bike friendly atmosphere may be what brings you to the island. Each of these makes for a fantastic vacation. […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Traverse Resort

Staying at the Grand Traverse Resort for a girls’ weekend getaway was a perfect destination for tons of laughter, fun and activity. I don’t know about you, but an ideal vacation to me includes a nice balance of relaxation, physical exercise, new experiences and great food. Every box was checked and then some after our […]

Exploring Philadelphia in a Day

Come explore the streets of Philadelphia as history, food and art are discovered. Great tips to help you make the most of your time in this amazing city.

Dallas in a Day

Only have a day to spend in Dallas? No fear! Tap into some of your favorites and know that you can always come back for the others. The long-lasting phrase of ‘Everything’s Bigger in Texas’ is comical and so true at the same time. Dallas joins in on that theme by housing huge buildings and […]