Clingmans Dome is a distinctive mountain located on the state line ridge of North Carolina and Tennessee. It’s a popular destination as it is the most accessible mountain top in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Visitors can drive to the parking area near the top of the mountain and then hike a paved […]
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Why Sweden Felt Like Home.
I realized that Sweden felt like home only a few hours into my trip. I was actually rather startled to discover that Sweden was so similar to the USA, although the comparison was likely exaggerated because I had been living in Germany for a year. Experiencing Sweden – the people, the culture, the food – was […]
Visiting PortAventura Theme Park in Tarragona, Spain.
PortAventura World is an entertainment resort located along the eastern coast of Spain next to the Balearic Sea. In fact, you can see the blue water from many rides. The resort is comprised of five hotels, two golf courses, and three parks: PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, Ferrari Land (opening April 2017), and PortAventura Park (which […]
Enjoy Anna Maria Island on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Anna Maria Island is a lovely seven mile stretch of land off the western coast of Florida. The island is shared by the cities Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. It’s white, sandy beaches and relaxed atmosphere have made the island an increasingly popular vacation destination over the years. Of course, it doesn’t hurt […]
A Day at Kolmården Wildlife Park in Sweden.
Kolmården Wildlife Park is a large zoo in Sweden that opened an incredible wooden roller coaster last year. Paradoxically, the park boasts 370 acres of property, 600 animals from all over the world, and now three roller coasters. It’s an unusual combination, but one that we enjoyed greatly. Over 50 years old, Kolmården is one […]
City Break in Vianden, Luxembourg.
Vianden is a small city in Luxembourg located only a few minutes’ drive from the German border of Rhineland-Palatinate. Despite its small size and inhabitance, Vianden is a popular tourist attraction thanks in part to the recently restored Vianden Castle. Large and beautiful, the towering castle has a checkered history but can now be toured […]
Glamping NC: Staying at the Sky Ridge Yurts near Bryson City.
I received a complimentary stay in exchange for this post. As always, all opinions are honest and my own. The Sky Ridge Yurts are perched on a mountain top, providing an incredible experience for glamping NC (North Carolina). These yurts overlook the Nantahala River Gorge from their vantage point in the Smokey Mountains. While the […]
Rustic Cabin Escape in the Mountains of North Carolina.
As much as we enjoy traveling to fascinating places with overflowing itineraries and a ‘see everything’ attitude, we also love to get away from it all. That’s why once a year, on our anniversary, we intentionally travel to a place where we can leave everything behind and reconnect with each other. For our third anniversary […]
Visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: A Review + Tips.
I was given complimentary tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in exchange for this post. As always, all opinions are honest and my own. This was a pretty special trip for us. Mr. Meena’s grandparents live near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and he’s visited the park several times on family vacations over the years. We’ve […]
MJ Donuts – Some of the Best Donuts I’ve Ever Had.
Maybe it’s the variety of donuts available, the fact that they use 0% trans-fat oil, or the women who always serve us so kindly (and send us on our way with more than we ordered) that have made me come to love this place so much. Whatever it is, it has led me –along with […]
