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Picturesque lighthouses. Gushing waterfalls. Dramatic rocky cliffs overlooking the world’s largest freshwater lake. Marquette, a small city on the northern coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is both an outdoor lover’s paradise and a culturally unique destination. But just because it's a small town doesn't mean there aren't plenty of things to do in Marquette, Michigan - here you can take in the beauty of pristine nature during the summer when this remote, lakeside town is bustling with locals and tourists alike.

33 Magical Things to do in Marquette, Michigan

Picturesque lighthouses. Gushing waterfalls. Dramatic rocky cliffs overlooking the world’s largest freshwater lake. Marquette, a small city on the northern coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is both an outdoor lover’s paradise and a culturally … [Read more...] about 33 Magical Things to do in Marquette, Michigan

Sally Lightfoot crabs on black volcanic rock by the sea in the Galapagos Islands.

The Ultimate Guide to Santa Cruz, Galapagos Island: What to Do, Where to Eat, & Where to Stay

Barking sea lions. Crystal pools tucked between volcanic cliffs. Giant tortoises. Fresh, sizzling seafood. Santa Cruz Island is one of the Galapagos' most populated islands, and the central town of Puerto Ayora is as close to bustling as you'll find … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Santa Cruz, Galapagos Island: What to Do, Where to Eat, & Where to Stay

On this Costa Rica itinerary, you’ll be visiting three national parks; exploring cloud forests, rainforests and jungles; going snorkeling and swimming in crystalline waters; going on adventures on ziplines and hanging bridges and volcanoes and canyons and hot springs and rivers; and meeting many of Costa Rica’s most famous wildlife residents.

Two Weeks in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Costa Rica 2 Week Itinerary

Volcanoes and hot spring rivers. Misty cloud forests. Howler monkeys swinging through the treetops. White sand beaches. Costa Rica is a tropical, eco-friendly paradise, filled with colorful wildlife and lush forest canopies just waiting to be … [Read more...] about Two Weeks in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Costa Rica 2 Week Itinerary

Travel guide to Key West Florida! Things to do in Key West, from drag shows to ghosts to snorkeling to Key Lime Pie. Key West Florida is one of the best quirky USA travel destinations!

33 Quirky Things To Do In Key West, Florida (& Massive Travel Guide)

Colorful coral reefs. Six-toed cats. A haunted doll. Key West, Florida may be one of the most unique places in America: roosters roam the streets, drag queens rule the nightlife, and Cuba’s close proximity colors its history. The entire island is a … [Read more...] about 33 Quirky Things To Do In Key West, Florida (& Massive Travel Guide)

Jackson Hole winter travel guide: here's everything you need to know about things to do in Jackson Hole in the winter, from hot springs to Grand Teton National Park.

9 Things to Do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Winter

Snow-capped mountains. Alpine forests. Turquoise hot springs. Horse-drawn sleighs. The snowy, remote valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming sits at the base of Grand Teton National Park, with Yellowstone National Park neighboring just an hour to the … [Read more...] about 9 Things to Do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Winter

42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide

Ah, whales: these majestic, enormous marine mammals have been immortalized in our culture in everything to Moby Dick to Finding Nemo. There was once a whole industry devoted to murdering them; now there's a movement devoted to saving them. Any way … [Read more...] about 42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide

This guide to the best Pacific Coast Highway road trip stops will help you plan your Highway 1 road trip up the California coast. Includes Pacific Big Sur, Monterey, Morro Bay, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara tidepools, redwoods, vineyards, beaches, waterfalls, where to stop, what to eat, things to do, California travel tips, and more!

The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants

Sunny beaches. Foggy coastline. Swaying palm trees. Towering redwoods. Playful otters. Flomping elephant seals. Fresh oysters. Vintage wines. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is not only one of the best California road trips: it’s one of the best … [Read more...] about The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants

This 10-day California coast road trip itinerary covers all of our favorite Californian things: sunny beaches and foggy coastline, swaying palm trees and towering redwoods, playful otters and flomping elephant seals, fresh oysters and vintage wines - there's even a clothing-optional hot spring, if you're up for it. Here's everything you need to know about driving Highway One/the Pacific Coast Highway.

The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Barking sea lions. Salty air. Waves crashing on critter-filled tidepools. Rolling hills dusted with bright orange poppies and intersected with redwood-filled valleys. Driving Pacific Coast Highway is the most beautiful road trip in the entire world. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Visiting the Ollantaytambo Ruins, an ancient Inca temple and fortress, is one of the best things to do in Ollantaytambo.

10 Things to do in Ollantaytambo, Peru: The Ultimate Guide to Ollantaytambo

Ancient ruins from a magnificent kingdom. Mountains rising over a lush, fertile valley. Colorfully dressed llamas. Welcome to tiny Ollantaytambo, Peru, a mouthful of a town with its own enormous archaeological site, but forever overlooked next to … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do in Ollantaytambo, Peru: The Ultimate Guide to Ollantaytambo

Places to Visit in Kathmandu Nepal

10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal

Chaotic streets. Colorful markets. Ancient temples. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks, the ancient city of Kathmandu is as spiritual as it is urban; a stupa or temple is around every corner, a hidden courtyard through every … [Read more...] about 10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal

Ice-capped mountains. Sweeping valleys. Aquamarine lakes spilling into gushing waterfalls. Welcome to Glacier National Park, one of the USA's first - and best - stunning National Parks, and a playground for both outdoor enthusiasts ... and bears. (And moose!) We designed the perfect 2-day Glacier National Park itinerary for folks with limited time to explore the park. A short getaway to Glacier National Park is one of the best ways to spend your weekend!

The Perfect 2-Day Glacier National Park Itinerary

Ice-capped mountains. Sweeping valleys. Aquamarine lakes spilling into gushing waterfalls. Welcome to Glacier National Park, one of the USA's first - and best - stunning National Parks, and a playground for both outdoor enthusiasts ... and bears. And … [Read more...] about The Perfect 2-Day Glacier National Park Itinerary

The perfect 10-day Montana road trip itinerary! Visit Missoula, Whitefish, Glacier National Park, and Flathead Lake on this epic Montana itinerary.

The Ultimate Montana Road Trip: Detailed 10-Day Itinerary

Ice-capped mountains dominating lush valleys. Aquamarine lakes spilling into gushing waterfalls. Down-home ranchers and honest-to-goodness cowboys. Lumbering bears, moose, bison, and llamas. Wait, llamas? Welcome to Montana, where there are … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Montana Road Trip: Detailed 10-Day Itinerary

Things nobody tells you about traveling in Nepal from all the places other than Mount Everest, to the food, to the spirituality of Nepal, to what's really up with squatty potties. Here's everything you may or may not need to know before you visit Nepal!

34 Things Nobody Tells You About Traveling in Nepal

Snowy mountaintops reaching into the sky. Gently bellowing yaks. Fluttering prayer flags. That was my mental image of Nepal before I visited. But now that I've been there, my new mental image of Nepal is quite different: shimmering lakes nestled in … [Read more...] about 34 Things Nobody Tells You About Traveling in Nepal

Morro Bay, California is a tiny coastal town along California's Central Coast and one of the best places to stop on a California road trip down Highway One/the Pacific Coast Highway! Here are all the best things to do in Morro Bay.

12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)

When Jeremy first told me about Morro Bay, the tiny town along California's Central Coast where he grew up, I had a picture in my head that looked a lot like Southern California: waving palm trees, beautiful people wearing neon shorts and roller … [Read more...] about 12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)

Northern Lights, reindeer, dogsledding, fjords, arctic tundra ... this 7 day Norway winter itinerary has it all! Here's the perfect Norway travel itinerary for winter.

The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip

I've always loved winter travel. There's something so incredibly magical about snow and ice, about bundling up to explore in the frigid air and then heading inside to warm up over a cozy cup of coffee and a hot meal. But there's quite a big … [Read more...] about The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip

Noway, in the winter is a stunning winter wonderland. Northern Lights, reindeer, dog sledding, and fjords - our photo guide to Norway in the winter will have you booking a flight to Norway in no time!

35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust

When I was invited by Impact Travel Alliance, Visit Norway, and Norwegian Airlines to join a sustainable press trip to Norway in the middle of January, I was delighted. Visions of icy fjords and dogsled rides past herds of frolicking reindeer under … [Read more...] about 35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust

The Ultimate Banff Winter Guide and 12 epic things to do in Banff in the winter!

23 Epic Things to do in Banff in Winter: The Ultimate Banff Winter Guide

Snow-topped mountains. Hot springs. Ski resorts and cozy lodges. Dog sledding and sleigh rides underneath the Northern Lights. Banff National Park is a winter wonderland for outdoor adventure lovers and snow sports enthusiasts (or just like, people … [Read more...] about 23 Epic Things to do in Banff in Winter: The Ultimate Banff Winter Guide

Rice paddies, monkeys, sandy beaches, volcanoes, temples: there is so much to see in Bali, Indonesia that it's difficult to fit everything into one itinerary! But we've done the work for you and created the perfect 2-week Bali itinerary, plus tons of Bali travel tips to help you plan your Bali travel itinerary.

The Ultimate (Detailed) Bali Itinerary for 2 Incredible Weeks

Rice paddies, monkeys, sandy beaches, volcanoes, temples: images of Bali, Indonesia beckoned us, calling to us on Instagram and inviting us to discover its beauty from, it seemed, everyone's travel blog except for ours. Our curiosity was majorly … [Read more...] about The Ultimate (Detailed) Bali Itinerary for 2 Incredible Weeks

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