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New York City and southern Manhattan as viewed from the Top of the Rock at sunset.

How to Plan a Weekend Getaway

While long vacations are great, there’s so much beauty in a quick, weekend getaway.

Exterior of Belmont Mansion in Nashville--a large yellow and white house with large columns

Belmont Mansion in Nashville: A Tour of the Opulent Antebellum Home

Once a summer retreat–but now in the middle of Nashville–Belmont Mansion is one of the most popular attractions in the city.

There are so many things to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. From historic sites to food tours, a weekend in Gettysburg will be entertaining and delicious.

19 Great Ways to Spend a Weekend in Gettysburg

Gettysburg is one of our favorite places on the East Coast. Popular for history, its attractive downtown, and excellent restaurants and bars, there are plenty of great things to do in Gettysburg.

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Lance and Laura, Travel Addicts, in Chefchaouen, Morocco

We’re Laura and Lance. We met in New York City, moved to Philadelphia, and ultimately got married on a beach in the Bahamas.

We seek out interesting, unique, and fun destinations for authentic adventures. Because our time is limited, we focus on convenience and packing in as much as possible on our trips (just take a look at our itineraries). Do we miss a few things? Sure. But we see a lot more than we ever dreamed we could. And it’s always good to leave something for the next trip!

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Skyline as seen from Reunion Tower. There are lots of fun things to do in Dallas Texas.

Fun Things to Do on a Weekend in Dallas: BBQ, Football, and Much More

Dallas is about BBQ and cowboys—both the football kind and the calf-roping kind—but it’s so much more than that, too.

Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. A visit here is one of the best things to do in Nashville TN.

33 Ideas for Your Next Trip to Nashville

Nashville seems to have it all. There is live music basically any hour of the day, fun places to hang out and relax, and history stretching back to the early days of America. And don’t forget the food.

Things to do in Fredericksburg TX

22 Great Ways to Spend a Weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas

Despite its proximity to the big cities of Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg, is popular because it has a small town feel while having so many things to see and do. From wine tasting to taking in the local history, you’ll never be bored in Fredericksburg.

Winter Travel

The nightly light show in Grand Place is a highlight of the Brussels Christmas market in Belgium

Experience the Joy of the Brussels Christmas Market

The Christmas markets in Brussels attract 2.5 million visitors each year. They start at Grand Place and meander for over a mile, the whole area merging into one giant celebration.

Visiting the Colmar Christmas market in France is a festival of colors, lights, and the heavenly smells of the season

A Visit to the Winter Wonderland of Colmar at Christmas

Christmas in Colmar is a dream. When you take a city that already looks like a gingerbread town and then deck it with wreaths, ornaments, and snow-covered trees, it’s hard to think of anything that feels more appropriate for the holiday season.

Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway! Seeing the Aurora Borealis is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience.

Chasing the Northern Lights in Tromso, Norway (and Key Tips!)

The northern lights is a natural phenomena, but there is no way to do them justice and explain how beautiful they are. You’ve seen the photos online, but what is it really like in person? Here’s our experience chasing the aurora borealis in Norway.

Weekend Getaways

Taking a walk down the charming streets is one of the fun things to do in Annapolis Maryland

15 Ways to Have Fun in Charming Annapolis, Maryland

The beautiful city of Annapolis is often overlooked in favor of its larger neighbors like Baltimore or Washington, DC. But Annapolis is a waterfront retreat, a college town, and a picture-perfect capital city full of fun things to do.

Greetings-from-NOLA-mural-New-Orleans

The Ideal Itinerary for 3 Days in New Orleans

The sweet sounds of a jazz trombone, the first crunchy bite of a shrimp po’boy, the sight of a wrought-iron balcony decked out with Mardi Gras beads. All this and more is what makes New Orleans, Louisiana, like nowhere else.

From wandering the canals to visiting the churches and markets, there are so many fabulous things to do in Amsterdam Netherlands

28 Fun Ways to Enjoy a Weekend in Amsterdam

Take a cruise. Take a stroll. Take a shot. Take a photo. There are so many fun things to do in Amsterdam.

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Self-guided Itineraries

An 11-day South of France itinerary takes you through historic towns, lush vineyards, local markets, and more

South of France

This 10-day South of France itinerary took us through small towns and larger cities, to Roman ruins, lush vineyards, seaside retreats, and to all the local Provence markets we could possibly want.

Bergen Norway winter travel should include a ride in the funicular up Mount Floyen

One Week in Norway

Our goal was to pack in everything possible into our one week in Norway itinerary without feeling extremely rushed. Here’s a look at how we spent our time.

Giant's Causeway is amazing, even on a rainy day

Ireland and Northern Ireland

Here’s our Northern Ireland and Ireland road trip itinerary to help you plan your travels.

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