Some people claim that you haven’t ticked off a city until you’ve experienced it at night time, so no matter how much you’ve explored New York City during the day, don’t forget to get out and about and see...
A Magical History Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
“History is boring.” What parent hasn’t heard that lament from a child at least once? It’s what my kids said when they heard we were headed to Colonial Williamsburg, touted as a living history museum. Cue groans and protests from the...
Wye Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
If you didn’t catch the first part in this two-part series on lesser-known gems on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, read the first part about Tilghman Island. Here, we explore Wye Island, an ideal spot for a day trip of wildlife...
Tilghman Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
While best known for its sunlit beaches on the Atlantic coast, the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay offers many spots for recreation, seafood, wildlife viewing, and water activities. Tilghman Island and Wye Island are two of my favorite...
Sleep in Unique Homes: How to Plan the Coolest & Craziest Family Road Trip
Picture this: You’re on a road trip with your family, hitting town after town in state after state. Every night, you tell your kids to close their eyes before you unveil the wacky place they’ll be sleeping in tonight....
What To See On Your Holiday Trip To New York
New York City is a magical place during the holiday season. The whole city lights up and puts on displays in an attempt to outdo all other displays. That means you get the pleasure of viewing all of the...
Side Trips in Annapolis, Maryland
There are so many opportunities for side trips in Annapolis, Maryland. Annapolis is a great jumping off spot for forays to the more rural area south of the city. Take this opportunity to visit the picturesque rivers and creeks...
3 Downeast Maine Day Trips from Cobscook Bay State Park
“Downeast” refers to the northernmost coastal region of Maine, extending from the mouth of the Penobscot River to border of Canada. The expression was passed down from old sailing terminology because sailing downwind was the only way for boats...
