If you’re interested in the history of the American Civil War, the area around Washington, D.C. will fascinate you. Though the war occurred across a wide swath of the country, much of the most storied fighting happened within a hundred miles of the nation’s capital. This page highlights some of our favorite Civil War historic […]
Many people we have talked to have expressed trepidation about renting a car and driving in a foreign country and while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind) in much of the world it is the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with […]
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the traveler in your life? Look no further – we’ve found something for everyone! Gift an Experience An experience is often the best kind of gift! Most of us have too much stuff and for those of us who love travel, we tend to prefer trips/experiences anyway. Gifting […]
We travel a lot and we are firm believers that any travel you do can be done with carry on luggage. A week in Hawaii? Incredibly easy. 3 months in southeast Asia in the summer? Harder but very doable. 6 months spanning multiple climates, temperatures, and seasons? Yes, you can do it in a carry […]
Italy in mid to late September. Should be shoulder season: temperatures cooler, crowds diminished, right? Well yes and no. In charming, tiny little Vernazza in the Cinqueterra we waited while a continuous stream of people descended the railway stairs for at least 10 minutes before we could even attempt to go up. The tiny main […]
