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Everything you need to know before visiting Punta Cana—from resorts and beaches to excursions, safety tips, and real travel insights from our 6-day experience.

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Besides chili and two iconic sports teams (the Bengals and the Reds), many people don’t know what Cincinnati offers. And to be honest, neither did we! Often overshadowed by other major cities in Ohio like Cleveland and C...

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While we were visiting the southern Midwest region (we made that name up), we decided to see the highlights of Indianapolis. Indiana is located close to Cincinnati, Ohio, which was our base of operations for three states...

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There are many well known reasons to visit Louisville, such as the bourbon and the horse racing. But we discovered many layers of historical charm and unexpected intrigue that made this city a gem in the southern United ...

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Juneau is a beautiful and interesting city, but to truly experience Alaska travelers should take an excursion or two outside the city. Most tours will provide bus transportation to and from Juneau’s pier, since most tour...

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With summer coming to an end, in September we decided to embrace the cooler weather and try a nature-filled vacation up north…WAY up north! Alaska is a huge state and covers more surface area than Texas, so instead of t...

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Although most tourists don’t think of visiting Oklahoma, the state offers lots of outdoor activities and some of the best steak in the country. While we didn’t need more than a weekend in Oklahoma City (OKC) there are s...

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While summer is known for storms, we decided it would add a little more excitement to our trip to the southwest and Tornado Alley! Tornado Alley includes parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska, and is unique in e...

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In the mood for adventure? Perhaps in a nature-filled region with rough edges that make it authentic? Look no further than the west coast of Puerto Rico, which offers amazing beaches, forest hikes, and local charm. There...

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While Puerto Rico is close to the U.S. mainland, spending some time there feels like a world away! Known for its gorgeous beaches and nightlife, the capital city San Juan offers the most metropolitan experience on the is...

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Known as the \"State of Nice,\" Minnesota has a pleasant vibe and natural beauty with over 1,000 lakes spread out across the state. The two major cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, offer a unique blend of culture, history, ...

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The largest city in the Pacific Northwest region offers many great things: excellent coffee (it is the birthplace of Starbucks), delicious fresh fish and sushi, and cultural icons like the Space Needle. But there’s also ...

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New Orleans: It’s easy to love the Big Easy

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We planned an early Spring trip to the southeast to help us escape the lingering cold in NY. We wanted to experience several southern states at once, and found a road trip between Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi could...

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What is there left to be said about Paris? It’s a magical city, perhaps the world’s most romantic, and shares many similarities with our home New York City. But Paris is also wildly unique, with centuries of history, ar...

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While visiting Dublin, we wanted to experience a different side of Ireland…most travel guides recommend visiting the countryside to see the more tranquil side of life in the Emerald Isle. There’s no shortage of excellent...

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Dublin is beautiful and full of small surprises; yes, the people are friendly and will chat with strangers. Yes, the bars have great music and better Guinness! But we didn’t realize that Dublin has become a modern Europe...

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Edinburgh is like a dream: grey, muted colors of Victorian architecture and cobblestone streets mingle with modern stores and tourists wearing Nikes. The city may look older than most European capitals, but there is a vi...

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Mexico is a huge, diverse, fascinating country with dozens of interesting cities and towns. But if you only have a few days in Mexico, the capital Mexico City is a great way to dabble in all of Mexico’s wonders: diverse ...

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We finished our road trip through the northern Rockies and Midwest by passing through Iowa and Nebraska. Driving westbound on the interstate around sunset was eerie and beautiful. Make sure you have enough gas though as ...

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After exploring Yellowstone National Park for eight (8) hours (see our last blog post), we left the park around sunset and drove through the pitch blackness. Fun fact: Wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk…an...

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How do you visit seven (7) states in seven (7) days? Well, with some planning and good weather, you can easily cover 300-400 miles per day through the upper Rockies and Midwest.

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Day 1: North Dakota: Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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A Long Weekend in Arkansas: Discovering Hidden Gems in the Natural State

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Exploring the Magic of Copenhagen: A 3-Day Guide to Denmark’s Capital

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One of the best features of Antigua are the adventures you can take within two hours of the city! We highly recommend trying some of the hikes up the nearby mountains, including some of the volcanoes…but use a tour guide...

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Many travelers are seeking authentic experiences and locations with their culture intact, while also keeping a realistic budget; we think we've found the ideal blend in Guatemala! The colonial town of Antigua offers ama...

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Croatia's crown jewel, Dubrovnik is situated along the Adriatic Sea and has a rich history as a port town. Dubrovnik's Old Town maintains a fairytale quality, and was famously used as the setting for Kings Landing in the...

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One of the largest southern cities in the USA, Atlanta is a hub for southern culture: the cuisine, hip hop music, civil rights history, and artistry all have a distinctly \"new south\" vibe. And we are here for it! While ...

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Montenegro is one of world's best kept secrets. As Europe's 10th smallest nation at 13,812 square km, this little gem packs a lot of nature and beauty into a small, cozy area. You can drive the whole coastline in about 4...

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Bosnia-Herzegovina may not be on your radar as a tourist destination, but it is a truly unique blend of European, Oriental, and Islamic cultures. Traveling to the Balkans, the crossroads of the world situated between Eur...

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Santa Fe is many things. Founded in 1610 by Spanish settlers, its the oldest state capitol in the USA. Its also the first UNESCO-designated creative city, due to the huge amount of local art that fuses traditional Native...

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If you have limited time in Lisbon, we recommend making the most of a day trip and try three different historic cities! Embark on a memorable journey with a Viator private tour to explore three of Portugal's treasures: ...

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The Land of the Zia Sun

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Part 2: Ways to spend a day in San Jose and more animal pictures!

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Part 1: Manuel Antonio's beautiful rainforest and beaches

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New York City is always changing; there is non-stop energy pouring into the city's restaurants, theaters, street art, and skyline. However, sometimes it's worth remembering the early years of the city and the places that...

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Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock has been one of the top tourist attractions in midtown Manhattan for years, and for good reason. Although other buildings offer higher vantage points, Top of the Rock has a surplus of...

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When you think about Connecticut, chances are low that you think of beaches. Traffic and brick oven pizza are probably more common travel experiences, but if you’re looking for a long weekend getaway, the coast of Connec...

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There's a good chance you have heard about other \"beer cities\" with European heritage in the Midwest, and you may have overlooked Milwaukee. Maybe it was the long name, maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the lack of ...

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One of our goals as a couple is to visit all 50 states in the USA. While we scratch off each state, our other goal is to find either the most quintessential or quirky city in each state. What city represents the state's ...

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In the mood for a get away to a tropical island without leaving the USA?

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If you're in the mood to get away from people and embrace nature, check out New Zealand! Only a short 3 hour plane ride from Sydney, Auckland was our choice to spend a few days in New Zealand. Auckland is the largest cit...

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One of the greatest thrills in Australia is experiencing the wildlife and nature up close! Australia has the one-of-a kind animals like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and so so many poisonous spiders and snakes. Did we me...

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In the mood for something familiar but unique? Something well known but also surprising? Something far, far away? We suggest visiting Australia, and Sydney in particular! Australia is very westernized, but also has a h...

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In the mood for strong wine, gourmet food, scenic river views, and classical architecture? Then Porto is a good fit for you! Lisbon may have more museums, famous buildings, and nightlife...but Porto has a slow authentic ...

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Portugal is one of those rare destinations in Europe: historically important, culturally diverse, artistically pleasing, affordable, humble, and fun! It was seemingly on everyone's \"must visit\" list in the mid-2010's, an...

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To honor the man, the legacy, and the voice of racial justice, we decided to attend the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 37th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. The 2.5 hour ceremony was a celebration of MLK's work and ...

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Celebrating Hip Hop

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An often overlooked part of New York City is Roosevelt Island, which is nestled between Manhattan and Queens on the East River. Only measuring 2 miles long and 800 feet wide, the island feels cozy and mysterious. The isl...

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