Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina is one of the most popular hiking spots near Asheville. It takes nearly 500 steps to get to the iconic summit, but the effort pays off with a stellar view of the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains. What to Expect at Chimney Rock From…Continue reading Hiking to the Top of Chimney Rock
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Award-Worthy Oscars Party Ideas
Ok, we admit this post has nothing to do with travel, but we love our annual Oscars Party so much we had to share some of our planning ideas so you can host one of your own this year! It’s become one of our favorite traditions and is a hit…Continue reading Award-Worthy Oscars Party Ideas
Celebrating Christmas at Universal Orlando
There’s something really special about Universal Orlando at Christmas. Maybe it’s the decorations, or the holiday-themed shows, or the festive outfits that all the park visitors are wearing. Whatever it is, we love it! If you’re heading to Orlando this holiday season, here are some of our favorite activities to…Continue reading Celebrating Christmas at Universal Orlando
Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh
I recently visited Pittsburgh for the first time for a work conference and got to spend the evenings exploring the Steel City. Even though I grew up in the neighboring state of Maryland, I’ve surprisingly never been to Pittsburgh! Here are some suggestions of the best things to do in…Continue reading Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh
10 Free Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia
Between travel, hotels, and food, we know vacations add up. So that’s why we’re always looking for the best budget activities in every city we visit! If you’re heading to Virginia’s Historic Triangle, we hope you’ll enjoy this list of free things to do in Williamsburg: Free Things to Do…Continue reading 10 Free Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia
Searching for Bigfoot in North Carolina
Did you know there’s an annual Bigfoot Festival in Western North Carolina? We sure didn’t! We found out about it at the suggestion of a kind lady we met in the town of Black Mountain (where we stayed for the weekend). There wasn’t a chance we’d pass up this quirky…Continue reading Searching for Bigfoot in North Carolina
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Helen, GA
Drinking beer at Oktoberfest in Munich is on our ultimate travel bucket list, but until we get the chance to visit Germany, we’re celebrating Helen-style! From the first time we saw photos of Oktoberfest in Helen, we knew we had to check it out. And fortunately it’s the longest running…Continue reading Celebrating Oktoberfest in Helen, GA
Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg
Want to come face-to-face with famous historical icons like Martha Washington or Thomas Jefferson? Or watch historic tradespeople like blacksmiths and cobblers as they perfect their craft? You’ll love a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, the historic area of Virginia that once served as the capital of Colonial Virginia. Hundreds of…Continue reading Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg