When we heard the gray whales were beginning to migrate down the Oregon coast, we decided to make a quick overnight trip to Pacific Ocean. As with most last-minute trips to a desirable destination, rates for hotels and B&Bs were…
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Are you itching to jet off, but don’t have a vacation booked? Don’t panic! Last minute deals mean that you can fly away into the sunset in the next week or two, with the added bonus of much lower prices. But, if…
Normally we road trip for spring break, but this year we headed across the Atlantic Ocean for a solid week exploring the port city of Hamburg, Germany. Connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River, a complex of rivers…
Planning a family vacation can always be a little stressful, what with balancing and coordinating different schedules, activities, and keeping on budget. In addition to all this planning, you need to figure out where you actually want to go during…
If you have plans to visit one of the National Parks scattered throughout the US, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands, take a minute to scan this list and see if your park(s) is on the list. Written by some…
Traveling by car as much as economically possible, occasionally we fly to a destination (like Hawaii) in order to make the most of a road trip. In our family of five, saving on expenses like checked baggage fees, food, and…