Charleston's plantations are a window into the area's past. Here you will find tales of wealth and prosperity, of love and war, and of suffering and survival. Before the Civil War, there were hundreds of plantations located outside Charleston, … [Read More...]
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A Guide to Harry Potter Filming Locations in Scotland
Scotland is a magical destination for several reasons, one being that you can find many Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland. As any fan of the Harry Potter films will know, Hogwarts is located in Scotland and thus it is not surprising that a … [Read More...]
Complete Guide to Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks, not just in Paris, but in the world. The iron tower is both an amazing feat of engineering and an inspiring symbol of the City of Lights. It's a must see for all visitors to Paris. The problem … [Read More...]
Guide to Visiting The Alamo in San Antonio Texas
We've put together a guide to visiting The Alamo in San Antonio as well as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. No visit to San Antonio Texas is complete without visiting The Alamo! We'll give you a brief history of The Alamo and the … [Read More...]
Guide to the Best Places to Celebrate Burns Night in Scotland
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...]
Edinburgh Day Trips: 15 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh 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...]
Belfast Travel Guide: Top 40 Things to do in Belfast Northern Ireland
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...]
Travel Photography: Best DSLR Cameras for Travel 2019
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...]
Travel Tips: A Guide to Doing Laundry While Traveling
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...]
Top 20 Things to Do in Huntsville Alabama
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...]
Puffins in Iceland: A Guide to Where to See Puffins in Iceland
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...]
Travel Photography: Best Mirrorless Cameras for Travel 2019
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...]
Guide to the Best Coffee in Rome: 12 Top Cafés in Rome Italy
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...]
La Garrotxa Travel Guide: 15 Things to do in the Volcanic Region of Catalonia
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...]
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Madison County in Iowa
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...]