Imagine relaxing on a luxury sailboat while a professional captain guides you from Greek island to Greek island through the clearest blue waters you have ever seen. Life can’t get any better than that! The first time I sailed Greece, I scoured the internet for what to expect and how to plan, and I found very little information. So here…
Greece may be the perfect international travel destination: ancient ruins, rich history, crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, amazing food, epic nightlife…what else could a person want in a vacation?! I loved this country so much the first time I visited that I traveled there again the very next year. And now that my second trip to Greece is over, I…
I have twice completed a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts: once from Boston and once as part of a Maine Coast Road Trip. It does not matter if you plan to spend one day or a few days, Salem is a unique city filled with a rich history and not just the infamous Salem witch trials. Below are the 11…
Driving from Boston to Acadia National Park along the coast has a lot to see and explore like lighthouses, coastal beaches, lobster shacks, and more. I will admit that I did this trip in 3 days, and I felt very rushed. If I were to do it over again, I would have slowed down the trip and added a day.…
Hiking Black Canyon of the Gunnison can easily be accomplished in one day if you are wanting to see the highlights of this amazing national park. This park is one of the least visited national parks in the country, and it is also fairly small compared to some of the more visited national parks. Known as the Grand Canyon of…
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah are two of the most unique parks in the American Southwest. Typically people spend 2-3 days exploring Moab and the two nearby national parks, but sometimes you just do not have the time to spend multiple days. If you only have one day, here is how to hit the highlights from Arches to…
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Go On a National Park Roadtrip! 12 Incredible 1-Week Itineraries
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. With people having limited vacation time, many travelers want to fit as many destinations as possible into their time away from work. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more, this article gives ample week…
Lower Calf Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall hike in Utah’s Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. While this park is very remote, this hike is very popular and can get extremely crowded. The hike is a 6.9-mile, out and back trail. Even though this hike is not a very difficult one, the total length is quite a lot for…
The Grand Circle Road Trip is a loop that covers some of the best Southwest America has to offer. Six national parks plus several national monuments and landmarks that highlight the iconic red rocks and sandstone landforms that have been carved out and formed from erosion, mostly due to the serpentine Colorado River. This part of the country is rather…
If you are lucky enough to live in Portland or even if you are just visiting here, you have so many great nearby places to visit. Day trips from Portland include a range of destinations that involve hiking, sightseeing, wine tasting, beach combing, shopping, and so much more. The longest I would be willing to drive for a day trip…