Maryland -vs- Virginia. I don’t really know how often one can stand on either side of a river and be in a different state, but that’s the story of Great Falls National Park and the Potomac River. It’s really quite something.

Located in north eastern Washington, DC, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens National Park gives the Washington, DC annual cherry blossoms a run for their money. So-to-speak. While the gardens are not as well-known, they are certainly beautiful in their own right.

Road Trip Travel Tips. Are you making plans and gearing up for a summer road trip? Or, for that matter, any other time of the year? Truth be told, road trips are by far my most favorite way to travel, followed by train travel which runs a close second. There’s just something really special about a road trip and the flexibility traveling by car offers.

“Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” Confucious

Most people today seek actual connections through global experiences rather than well-controlled social feeds. Travel becomes a powerful tool for building travel connections across borders, languages, and cultures when it is unstructured. Friendships that span nations are formed by eating with locals, using public transportation with strangers, or staying in the same guesthouse as another solo traveler. 

• We recently returned from another week-long visit to Martha’s Vineyard in spring of 2025. I thought it would be a good time to update our content and add a few new photos.

Martha’s Vineyard. Who doesn’t want to spend a week on the island, it’s beautiful! In full disclosure we’ve never visited during the busy summer season, so I can’t speak to that. However, we have spent time on the island in the spring and fall, which are truly lovely seasons to visit. The days are still warm and the tourists have either not yet arrived before Memorial Day, or they’ve left by Labor Day.

Hiking together as a family creates some of the most lasting memories: climbing new trails, seeing stunning views, and overcoming challenges side-by-side. Yet what happens after the backpacks are dropped at the door is just as important as the hike itself. Proper post-hike recovery keeps everyone healthy, happy, and ready for the next adventure. 

The Caribbean has always had that postcard-perfect pull to turquoise waters, swaying palms, and warmth that goes beyond the weather. But the resorts topping the charts in 2025 are doing something more, they’re elevating the entire guest experience.

European river cruises are experiencing a major surge in popularity, and the reasons go far beyond just scenic views and historic towns. Today’s travelers, particularly multigenerational families, solo adventurers, and seasoned explorers are turning to river cruising as a way to experience Europe intimately, comfortably, and authentically. 

It’s Cherry Blossom Time in Washington, DC. If you know about Cherry Blossoms you know this time of year on the East Coast (and elsewhere I’m sure) is glorious!

Natural Bridge State Park. After several arctic cold months, spring finally started to show itself. Now, I’m someone who loves winter, but the winter of 2024/2025 was unusually brutally cold and the idea of spring was a good one. It enticed us to hit the backroads of Virginia to find Natural Bridge State Park. It did not disappoint.