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Shenandoah, Virginia
Shenandoah National Park stretches along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The park’s main road, Skyline Drive, stretches through the park with 105 scenic miles and a three hour journey though it. Most travelers base themselves in towns like Front Royal, Luray, Sperryville, or Waynesboro. However, we decided to stay in McGaheysville, being closer to…
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Málaga, Spain
Málaga is a charming port city that is a blend between historic roots and modern energy. Famous as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, it’s also home to the Alcazaba, one of the best-preserved Moorish fortresses in Spain, which connects to the hilltop Castle of Gibralfaro. You can choose to walk down Calle Larios for shopping or pick up…
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Cherry Springs, PA
We had friends who visited Cherry Springs, PA a few years ago with their kids. Upon talking and finding out that Roe has a telescope and deep love for the stars we started planning a trip last winter. Fast forward late summer, here’s my post about our trip. My Google Maps Saved Bookmarks from the…
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Doylestown, PA
Doylestown, PA is a charming, history filled day trip filled with concrete castles. We had no idea what to expect when we arrived—no background knowledge—just curiosity. But we left completely captivated, especially by the fascinating story of Henry Chapman Mercer. His legacy, from concrete castles to handmade tiles. The Salt Box: 5840 Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA…
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San Francisco, CA
This posts includes everything from transportation, food, things to do, and hiking. Unlike most of my recent trips, this itinerary was very loosely planned. While researching, I simply starred a bunch of places on Google Maps without knowing whether we’d be end up walking everywhere or what not. The MUNI system also confused me at…
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Golden Gate Park, SF, CA
After spending some time at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, I decided it deserved its own separate blog post. There are a few reasons for this: First, the park is 200 acres larger than Central Park in NYC. Second, there are free visiting times to take advantage of. And third, the SF City Guides…
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Famous Spots in San Francisco, CA (movies, tv shows, musicians)
San Francisco is more than just a city—it’s a vibrant canvas of cinematic, musical, and cultural history. From iconic movie scenes to legendary music venues, the city offers a glimpse into its creative legacy. Before planning my trip, I had no idea just how many famous film locations were scattered across the city. After doing…
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Stowe, Vermont
When we decided to visit Stowe, bouldering was on the agenda. But if I’m being honest, the real draw for me was the ice cream—specifically, Ben & Jerry’s. If you’re going to sell me on a bouldering trip, ice cream was my ultimate travel motivator. Promise me a bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel.…
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Lake Tahoe, CA
We enjoyed a long weekend at PlumpJack Inn in Olympic Valley, Friday to Monday (in May). Our timing fell just before Memorial Day, finding us caught in a limbo between winter’s reluctant departure and the anticipated arrival of summer. The weather being a high of 68 and an abundance of sunshine caught us pleasantly off…
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Thomas Edison, West Orange, NJ
Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a great midday excursion in West Orange offering the journey into the life and works of one of America’s greatest inventors and conveniently accessible with a national parks pass. The park is split into two parts: Laboratory Complex and Glenmont Estate. Both can be easily combined for roughly a…
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