by Mary Charleson | Oct 30, 2024 | Europe
We initially planned to stay three nights on Hvar but extended our stay beyond a week. There were just so many fun things to do in Hvar, that we quickly realized the island deserved a deeper dive. Once beyond the hustle and bustle of Hvar Town with its party...
by Mary Charleson | Oct 24, 2024 | Europe
Krka National Park and Plitvice Lakes National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, are two stunning displays of Croatia waterfalls. Beyond the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, hundreds of coastal islands and the storied history of cities like Split ad Debrovnik,...
by Mary Charleson | Oct 15, 2024 | Europe
There’s no shortage of things to see and things to do in Croatia. It’s a country of breathtaking natural beauty, offering great swimming, boating, cycling and summertime sun, plus oodles of history, interesting architecture, incredible wine and delicious seafood. We...
by Mary Charleson | Sep 1, 2024 | USA
US National Parks are special places preserved for all – both Americans and international visitors. In these parks we discover America’s story, and see landmark areas preserved as national treasures. The United States has a total of 63 national parks, designated for...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 24, 2024 | Canada, USA
We’re in Lillooet for a Mom and daughter road trip, driving a Roadsurfer Sprinter RV, our home on four wheels for a girl’s glamping weekend. The accommodation upgrade is a far cry from tent camping on a yoga mat in the Dolomites, one of the last times we camped...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 12, 2024 | Canada
It’s not every day you get to walk through prehistoric landscapes, but that’s exactly what awaits you in the otherworldly beauty of Gros Morne National Park in Western Newfoundland. The awe inspiring landscape of the park fascinates geologists and all who experience...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 2, 2024 | Canada
Corner Brook is a town at the center of Newfoundland adventure – Marble Mountain ziplining, Rugged Edge ATV tours, and hiking Southhead Lighthouse Trail plus Bottle Cove. Corner Brook serves the western region of Newfoundland as a hub. Hills fringe three sides of the...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 7, 2024 | USA
There are many things to do in Florida Keys. This posts highlights activities and tours easily covered during a 4-5 day stay. Plus, we also recommend several affordable accommodations in the Keys (inexpensive is hard to come by), and dining recommendations within easy...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 1, 2024 | USA
While other US National parks flex their mountains, oceans, rivers, lakes, vast forests or ancient trees, the Everglades on initial first glance look like a flatland swamp. But look a little closer at this fascinating land of marine estuaries, mangroves, freshwater...
by Mary Charleson | May 21, 2024 | USA
There are many places to visit in Tennessee, a state that keeps time in both the eastern and central zones, plus shares a border with eight states: Kentucky and Virginia in the north, North Carolina in the east, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi in the south, and...
