From active volcanoes, to expansive lava fields, to tropical rainforests, to cattle ranches, to multi-colored sand beaches, the island of Hawai’i will allow you to feast your eyes on a new landscape with every turn. Aptly named Big Island, Hawai’i is the largest island in the Sandwich Islands archipelago, and we gave ourselves nine days …
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When thinking of Hawai’i, visions of beautiful beaches dotted with surfers and sunbathers, traditional luaus, lush tropical forests, and frolicking honeymooners likely come to mind. The truth is, visitors to the islands are met with all of that and more upon their arrival. My husband and I are lucky enough to live on the island …
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From iconic red rock formations, to towering snow capped mountains, to evergreens as far as the eye can see, Colorado ranks pretty high on our list of aesthetically pleasing states. The vibrant, western state that is “Colorful Colorado” lives up to its namesake, and in our experience her mix of winding roads and steep mountain …
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Hiking the infamous Koko Head stairs may be pretty high on your O’ahu, Hawai’i bucket list, but with 1048 railroad ties between you and the summit, this hike is one of the island’s most grueling, and may prove to be a challenge even to those who are in decently good shape. With this in mind, …
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After calling this city home for the last ten years, we know that there is a lot to love about Washington, DC, but everyone needs an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city from time to time. And since local travel has made a complete and total comeback over the last few years, …
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In October, we took a weekend trip to Williamsburg, Virginia for a little history and a lot fun and games. Located along the state’s coast, just a few miles from the Chesapeake Bay, Williamsburg is the northern point of Virginia’s Historic Triangle with Yorktown and Jamestown to the southeast and southwest respectively. We both visited …
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Baltimore City may get a bad rap sometimes, but I’m here to assure you that Charm City does indeed live up to its nickname. So if you’ve ever been talked out of visiting by naysayers and wet blankets, defy them and go experience a day here for yourself. This Maryland city is packed with fun …
If by the off chance you have actually heard of York, Pennsylvania, images of industry, snack foods, and the Articles of Confederation may come to mind. The New York Times has described York as a “south-central Pennsylvania manufacturing town, where the colonial architecture reflects its Revolutionary War past,” but to us it’s so much more. …
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Aleah and I both grew up in South Central PA and like most from the area, spent at least one week a year on the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia. We lived a brief 25 minutes apart from each other, took the same route to and from, and yet had very different Delmarva …
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Tucked into the lower Shenandoah Valley lies Harpers Ferry, a small Appalachian town with no lack of history or beauty. Situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers between Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, the latter’s Easternmost town boasts a population of only 285, yet nearly half a million people visit each year. …
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