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Ephrata Christmas Lights: Holidays with the Amish in Lancaster County
If you’re looking for a winter getaway in PA, look no further than the Ephrata in Lancaster County. Discover a variety of Christmas lights in Lancaster, and experience holidays with the Amish in a unique and memorable way. On our most recent trip, we learned that over...
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10 Wonderful Things to do in Lancaster PA [Lancaster County]
What comes to mind when you hear Lancaster County? Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pretzels… but for me, I think of the slow life. Of a trip “back in time” to take a break from it all. There are a variety of things to do in Lancaster PA for people young or old, active or...

8 Adventurous Things to do in Morgantown, West Virginia
Are you up for a local adventure? There’s no denying that travel in 2021 has taken a lot more planning than in the past; between required testing, flight delays, and ever-changing “do not travel” notices, Mark and I decided to find a place this summer that was...

Alaskan Dream Cruises: Truly The Alaskan Dream!
There are several reasons why Alaska is a bucket list destination. From marveling at the epic landscapes, to viewing wildlife in their natural habitats, and learning about the local culture of Alaska’s indigenous people, there’s just so much to take in! It’s truly the...

10 Interesting Things to do in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka is a small town in Southeast Alaska, known to the indigenous Tlingits as She-it-ka (meaning “west of shee,” the Tlingit name for what is now called Baranof Island), to the Russians as Novo Arkhangelsk (New Archangel), and to us as Sitka. It is a lesser-known...

The 12 Best Myrtle Beach Activities This Summer!
As the country is opening up and people are itching to venture out, be sure to check out these Myrtle Beach activities this summer! Myrtle Beach is the perfect getaway for people of all ages, as it offers a variety of activities and attractions...safely! With...

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Volunteering with the Elephant Freedom Project
When I decided to visit Sri Lanka, I knew that I wanted to see the beautiful elephants from Asia first hand. There are many popular places in Sri Lanka to encounter them - with the most touristy being the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - but I could not support going...

The World's Highest Bungy Jump!
Highest bungy bridge? Check. Original bungy bridge? Check. Highest bungy jump in the world? CHECK. It's no secret that I seek adrenalin activities around the world. Anything that gets my heart pumping, sign me up! After completing the Kawarau Bridge bungy jump in...

Jetting Down The Dart River
After having flown over the Dart River earlier in the day, it was time to experience the river itself. We were booked for a 12:30pm departure for the Dart River Wilderness Jet. As this was a last minute decision, we had no idea what to expect. We were met at the...

Helicopter over Milford Sound!
One of the world’s top travel destinations, the magnificent Milford Sound cannot be missed while journeying to New Zealand. Unofficially named the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” one would assume that it was an area full of beauty and sunshine, right? Wrong. Beauty?...
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