Destinations
Highlights from places we’ve been
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A Road Trip Through Portugal
Portugal is a small country nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean and its neighbor Spain on the Iberian Peninsula. At just a sixth of the landmass of the peninsula (Spain occupies the remainder) and a total of 35,000 square miles, it boasts the location of the most western part of the continent of Europe, Cabo…
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Exploring the Natural Beauty of Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho
Planning this 30-day road trip across 4 states – Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho – was challenging as there is so much to see and do. And then the driving distances are longer between our “must-see” sites, so we needed to identify overnight stops along the way to break up the drives. We like to…
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Sailing the Highlights of the Beautiful Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a dreamy destination, with stunning landscapes of colorful architecture on top of ragged cliffs against a crystal blue sea. This is a popular sun-seeker’s getaway destination and rightly so. Our journey on the Amalfi Coast begins and ends in Naples on a catamaran charter. This is a great way to see…
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Iowa and Wisconsin on the Journey to Visit All 50 States
When I tell people that we are going to Iowa and Wisconsin on our next trip, most get a puzzled look on their faces. And then the questions, “Do you have family there?” “Are there specific things you are planning to do?” Or more simply, “Why?” I plan to travel to all 50 states before…
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7 Days in the Western Highlands of Scotland
With only 7 days, we are barely scratching the surface of what the Western Highlands has to offer. As such, we had to be selective about the places we would stay and the sites to visit. The tourist season in the Western Highlands is from April to October. If you travel outside of that window,…
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14 Day Roadtrip in the Puglia Region of Italy
When most people think of traveling in Italy, it’s usually to places such as Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. Rarely, do they think of the region in the heel of the boot, Puglia. Bari, the largest city in the Puglia region, is a cruise ship stop on the Adriatic. However, besides this port…
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7 Perfect Days Sailing the Cyclades in Greece
Greece is the perfect country for a sailing charter. With 227 inhabited islands and many more uninhabited islands, it is best seen by the sea. The Cyclades is our second sailing charter destination in Greece, the serene blue waters and blue skies made for a picturesque backdrop to a relaxing getaway. Mykonos, Greece This is…
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Corsica – By Land and By Sea
Corsica is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, and while it is a part of France, it has a distinct culture of its own. Once a part of the Republic of Genoa, it has Italian as well as French roots. And while the official language is French, they have their own language and…
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Hidden Gems Beneath the Surface in Eastern Tennessee
Hitting the wide-open road without any expectations, we’ve uncovered hidden gems. In Eastern Tennessee, we found the largest underground lake, the tallest underground waterfall, and a cavern off the beaten path with a subterranean waterfall that could take the claim of the tallest. We headed to Eastern Tennessee to visit the Cumberland Gap and the…
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South Dakota- From the Black Hills to the Badlands
Most people know about Mt. Rushmore and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but there is so much more to see in South Dakota. From the Native Americans who lived here long before the settlers, to miners and gamblers who flooded the Black Hills looking to make their fortune, this area is rich in history. Conflict and…