Category: United States
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Escape to The Rock: 14 Top Spots on Whidbey Island
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One of our favorite getaways from Seattle is Whidbey Island. It’s less than a two-hour drive, but you’ve escaped the mainland and can enjoy the peace and quiet. There is something for every kind of traveler here, including hikes, restaurants, wineries, beaches, and farm stands. We’ve pulled together all of…
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Five of the Least Visited National Parks and Why to Plan Your Trip Immediately
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A feature on five of the least visited National Parks in the US and why you should visit them.
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Redwood National Park: 5 Tips for a Majestic Adventure
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There is something magical and otherworldly about being in a forest surrounded by trees that are the size of buildings. And not just a few, hundreds of them. While making our move from San Diego to Seattle, we made sure to include some time in Redwood National Park. What we…
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Skiing at Big Sky Resort
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We love Montana, but especially the Big Sky Resort and surrounding area. In fact, our only escape since COVID started was a well-planned and executed road trip to this magical mountain escape. Big Sky Resort is the main ski resort located in the Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It recently expanded…
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The Ultimate First-Timers Guide to New York City
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Growing up in the Midwest, I had all the classic thoughts about the Big Apple. Watching the New York skyline on TV and in movies hundreds of times made me curious and a little intimidated. My first time in New York City wasn’t until I was 26 years old. We…
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Texas Hill Country Towns You Shouldn’t Miss
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The Texas Hill Country towns have been some of our favorite road trip stops so far. We imagined driving from one large city in Texas to the next with boring stretches of road in between, but that couldn’t be further from reality in the southeastern part of the state. In…
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The Magic of Christmas in New York City
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Since we’ve moved out of New York City, I find myself missing it at very specific times. Christmas in New York City is amazing. The cold air makes it more enticing to step inside warm storefronts and cozy bars. The city’s lights make it easier to cope with early sunsets.…
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Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: A Neighborhood Guide
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A list of our favorite places to eat, drink and wander in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
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Ballard, Seattle: A Complete Guide to This Cool, Historic Neighborhood
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Ballard is where we call home here in Seattle, and we couldn’t be happier. It feels more like our situation in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, where everything was walkable, and I could go more than a week without moving my car. It’s definitely more of a favorite for the locals and…
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The Best Leaf Peeping: A New England Fall Road Trip
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Can you feel it in the air? It is officially that time of the year when people start closing their windows, the sunsets are earlier, and the leaves change to all kinds of beautiful colors before floating to the ground. There are so many incredible places in the United States…