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Wondering where to celebrate Burns Night in 2019? We've put together a guide to the top places to join a Burns Supper or other type of Burns Night event to celebrate Robert Burns and his poetry. Whether you are a lifelong Burnsian or new to … [Read More...] about Guide to the Best Places to Celebrate Burns Night 2019 in Scotland
After three years in Edinburgh, we've put together a guide to our favorite day trips from Edinburgh Scotland. There are so many things you can do and see on a day trip from Edinburgh, which include exploring castles, touring whisky distilleries, … [Read More...] about Edinburgh Day Trips: 15 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh Scotland
Belfast is the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland, and there are so many things to do in Belfast! Belfast is probably best known for being where the RMS Titanic was built as well as for the violence and suffering here during The Troubles in … [Read More...] about Belfast Travel Guide: Top 40 Things to do in Belfast Northern Ireland
DSLR cameras are a popular camera choice for travel photographers, as they offer great battery life, excellent image quality, a wide range of lens options, and full manual controls. They allow the photographer to take a lot of control over their … [Read More...] about Travel Photography: Best DSLR Cameras for Travel 2019
Travel is fun but doing laundry while traveling can be a tedious chore. However, washing your clothes during a trip gives you the advantage of being able to pack less, rewear your favorite travel clothing, and return home with less dirty … [Read More...] about Travel Tips: A Guide to Doing Laundry While Traveling
Following a recent 5 day visit, we decided to write a travel guide to the top things to do in Huntsville Alabama. Although Huntsville is best known for its space-related attractions, we discovered that there is much more to see in this city than … [Read More...] about Top 20 Things to Do in Huntsville Alabama
Want to see puffins in Iceland? Well, we have the guide for you, and we'll share with you all the best spots to see puffins in Iceland. Puffins can be found in all areas of Iceland, you just need to know where to look. The Atlantic puffin has … [Read More...] about Puffins in Iceland: A Guide to Where to See Puffins in Iceland
Mirrorless cameras are considered by many to be the perfect travel camera as they offer great image quality and functionality, but are lighter and more portable than DSLR cameras. We've put together a detailed and helpful guide to the best mirrorless … [Read More...] about Travel Photography: Best Mirrorless Cameras for Travel 2019
Looking for the best place to get a coffee in Rome? Italy is a great place to sample coffee as it is the home of espresso and has a very developed coffee culture. We've visited Rome multiple times, and on those visits we've drunk a lot of wonderful … [Read More...] about Guide to the Best Coffee in Rome: 12 Top Cafés in Rome Italy
The volcanic La Garrotxa region of Catalonia lies between the Pyrenees & the beautiful Costa Brava region in Spain. La Garrotxa is best known for its well-preserved medieval villages, good food, outdoor activity opportunities, Romanesque … [Read More...] about La Garrotxa Travel Guide: 15 Things to do in the Volcanic Region of Catalonia
During a road trip a few years ago, Laurence and I decided to make a detour to visit the covered bridges of Madison County Iowa. Madison County is located about 30 miles from Des Moines and is called the "Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa" for having … [Read More...] about Visiting the Covered Bridges of Madison County in Iowa
London is one of the world’s largest and most exciting cities, offering visitors thousands of things to do, including museums, royal palaces, beautiful parks, historical sites, and world-class theatre. With all these options, planning a trip to … [Read More...] about 3 Days in London: A Perfect 72 Hour London Itinerary
Almost everyone takes a camera with them on vacation, and we've decided to put together a guide to the best point-and-shoot cameras for travel. Having a great travel camera will help you capture those wonderful travel moments and share them with your … [Read More...] about Best Compact Cameras for Travel 2019
Palamós is one of our favorite Costa Brava towns and after several visits we decided to put together a travel guide to help other travelers discover all the wonderful things to do in Palamós Spain. This Mediterranean coastal town is one of the best … [Read More...] about Palamós Travel Guide: 10 Things to do in Palamós Spain
Iceland is a popular but expensive travel destination. To help with your trip planning, we've put together a guide to how to travel to Iceland on a budget. Our advice is based on the 6 weeks we have spent traveling throughout this beautiful … [Read More...] about Iceland on a Budget: How to Save Money in Iceland