Taking a road trip, especially to an unfamiliar destination, can elicit a myriad of feelings such as excitement, anxiety, and everything in between. Often, I experience all of these feelings at the same time. I call it “good stress” or a good problem to have, but make no mistake about it, road tripping with kids travelling can be super stressful. Today I’m sharing a few ways I’ve learned to reduce my travel-related stress. Read more
On this American Independence Day weekend, it seems appropriate to visit the “birthplace” of the United States of America – Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Philadelphia is full of all kinds of attractions – historical of course, culinary (visitors MUST get a Philly Cheesesteak), fun nightlife, sports, and cultural, with a number of museums that make it an art-lover’s paradise.
Today though, in honor of the 4th of July, we are going to focus just on the historical parts of the city, because if you love learning about American history, Philadelphia has to be on your travel bucket list. Here’s what you history buffs cannot miss when visiting the city of “Brotherly Love”. Read more
Tucked into the northwest corner of Wyoming, and sandwiched between Grand Teton National Park to the north and miles of national forest in every other direction, Jackson Hole offers the visitor a wide range of things to do on vacation. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, incredible scenery, a variety of wildlife, or prefer the chance to just relax and unwind at a resort spa – or all of the above – Jackson Hole has it all. Read more
Iroquois legend tells us that the Finger Lakes in New York state were formed when the Great Spirit placed his hand in blessing on this land, leaving behind an imprint. And so the 5 main lakes (of the 11 total) in west-central New York do look like “fingers” – hence the name of this region. The names of the Finger Lakes still remind us of the history of the Iroguois that lived here for over 200 years – from east to west, the lakes are Otisco, Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus. Read more
One of the most recognizable geological sites on earth – and one of the seven wonders of the natural world – the Grand Canyon is probably on most people’s travel bucket lists and for good reason. Located in northwest Arizona, it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and up to a mile deep. The layered bands of colorful rock along the sides of the canyon, created by the Colorado River, reveal millions of years of geologic history. Read more