3 Days in Houston: The Best Things to See & Do
Houston might be one of the most surprising destinations I’ve visited recently. It’s a huge city, home to over two million people… but it’s not a popular tourist destination in the same way as other big cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are. I'm always surprised by this, because I personally have loved Houston each time I've visited...
How to Spend a Weekend in Huntington Beach: A Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
Looking for a beach getaway on the West Coast? Whether you fly from Seattle or San Francisco or drive from Los Angeles, Huntington Beach is a perfect city break destination. Known for its fantastic weather year-round, excellent surfing, and increasingly top-notch dining scene, Huntington Beach is quintessential Southern California along the PCH and has something for everyone...
3 Days in Portland: The 14 Best Things to Do on a Weekend Trip
When it comes to exploring the Pacific Northwest, there's no base quite like Portland, Oregon. There's plenty of urban culture and delicious food to fuel you up for adventures beyond the city limits too: browsing bookshelves, window shopping, chasing waterfalls, hiking volcanoes, or exploring the Pacific Coast...
The 14 Best Things to Do in Anacortes for a Weekend Trip
I’ll be honest: the first time I visited Anacortes, I was totally stereotypical. I rolled into town, grabbed a bite to eat, and took a look around. Within a few hours was on a ferry to the San Juan Islands. This is what most people do. They use the small town of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island as a stopping-off point to refuel before heading over to the San Juan Islands...
How to Make the Most of One Day in Joshua Tree National Park
Short on time but keen for adventure? Here's an itinerary for one day in Joshua Tree National Park, from sunrise to sunset and even after!
The 13 Best Things to Do in Sedona: Itinerary for a Perfect Weekend
As you drive into Sedona, the towering red rocks make a clear statement: this is somewhere special. Somewhere you can get in touch with nature, the earth, and perhaps even some greater powers. In addition to stunning natural scenery, Sedona has gained a reputation as a small, mystical enclave. It's one of the best places for hiking in the morning, and meditating with crystals at a vortex that afternoon – and your Sedona itinerary should certainly include both...
How to Make the Most of One Day in Skagway, Alaska
Since its not-so-humble beginnings as a Gold Rush boom town, Skagway, Alaska, has been a unique place to spend time – and remains so to this day. As I did during my most recent trip, most people visit Skagway as part of an Alaska cruise (over 90%). This means that the vast majority of people are short on time when they find themselves in this literal Alaskan backwater. Never fear though: you can do a lot during one day in Skagway...
How to Make the Most of One Day in Ketchikan, Alaska’s “First City”
Alaska's First City. Salmon Capital of the World. Rain Capital of Alaska. Ketchikan has many names – and all are true in their own way. (Ketchikan was not the first city in Alaska by date, but instead, the first city that prospectors reached when heading to the Klondike gold fields.) As you might guess from the variety of monikers the city has earned, Ketchikan is a special place even by Alaska standards...
The 8 Best Things to Do in Bar Harbor: Gateway to Acadia
As is so often the case, I arrive at night. Coming down the hill into Bar Harbor, her lights cast a soft orange glow. The wind is gusting over Frenchman Bay and the water I know is just out of sight is disproportionately quiet despite its size. This is Bar Harbor, Maine, and I'm here for a few days to see what it's all about and discover things to do in Bar Harbor...
