If you live in the Midwest, chances are you’ve been to Kansas City, Missouri at least once. It might be time for another visit! Kansas City is one of those surprising places you can visit again and again and find…
Breckenridge. It feels like our second home; we’ve visited scores of times over the years. Hence our numerous posts about it on this website. It would be hard to run out of things to do in this place. Breck is…
Northern Minnesota is a waterfall-lover’s dream. Take your pick of falls located just a few minutes’ walk from the highway, and others located on longer walks and hikes.
The Swiss Riviera, on the shores of sparkling Lake Geneva, is a delightful place to spend several days. It has it all: nature, history, vineyards, castles, water, mountains, markets, great food, and endless recreational opportunities. The 40-mile Riviera runs from…
Vacationing in Omaha? You might think that sounds like a pretty boring trip. But you’d be mistaken! After many one-night stays over the years, a recent extended stay in the city has us singing its many praises. Listed below are…
The compact Swiss city of Lucerne (Luzern in German) is just an hour’s train ride from Zurich, but it feels a world away. Sparkling Lake Lucerne, the surrounding mountains, the Reuss River (pronounced “Royce”), and the 650+ year-old Chapel Bridge…
The gorgeous town of Telluride, with a population of just 2,500, is admittedly difficult to get to. But it is worth the effort! The resort town is in a box canyon, surrounded by 13,000-foot+ mountains on three sides, and the…
With a backdrop of the Rocky Mountain foothills and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, spending a few days in this region, just 45 minutes south of Denver, is a joy. Colorado Springs is a historic, bustling big city, the…
Pagosa Springs, Colorado is a small mountain town with a lot to offer: gorgeous scenery, a rich history, and an outdoor-focused, relaxed vibe. The town’s claim to fame is, without question, the abundance of hot springs. The “Mother Spring” in…
Lyon is France’s third-largest city (after Paris and Marseille), and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It was an important city in the Roman Empire, then known as Lugdunum. This picturesque, elegant city is situated around two rivers: the Rhône…
