If you’re hoping to see Ireland without crowds, you’ll probably want to avoid some of the most popular spots: think Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway, Blarney Castle, Guinness Storehouse. We, of course, wouldn’t recommend skipping those amazing destinations, but we understand wanting to get off-the-beaten-path a bit and away from…Continue reading 7 Spots in Ireland Without Crowds
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5 Ways to “Travel” While Social Distancing
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, those of us who love to travel are cancelling plans and dreaming of seeing the world while stuck at home. The good news is people everywhere are flocking to social media to share their favorite virtual activities. We’ve seen everything from live concerts,…Continue reading 5 Ways to “Travel” While Social Distancing
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
Touring Yorktown Battlefield by Car
The last stop on our 3-day tour of Virginia’s Historic Triangle was Yorktown Battlefield. There was so much liveliness in Williamsburg and the Jamestown Settlement with actors in character all day long as militia, artisans, and Powhatan Indians. Yorktown Battlefield was quieter, giving us time to really reflect on the…Continue reading Touring Yorktown Battlefield by Car
Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
We LOVE watching the Olympics! In fact, if you read our last blog post you know we were even actually planning a trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games. So, it probably comes as no surprise that we were really excited to visit the site of the very first…Continue reading Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
