As the world slowly re-opens, be sure to check local advisories and contact the places you plan to visit before you go. I recommend booking accommodations with free cancellation. And, I always do these things to avoid getting sick when I travel (even when we’re not dealing with a pandemic).
The great outdoors provide a beautiful backdrop for adventurous activities like hiking, biking, walking, scavenger hunts, and exploring national parks.
Summer in Chicago is nothing short of spectacular. Winter has finally melted away, replacing all of its depressing gray tones with shady green trees, calm blue water, and colorful flowers. From lush parks to sweeping waterfront views and from relaxing cruises to lively rooftop bars, these are the best outdoor activities in Chicago. Hotels.com asked …
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About an hour east of the tall palm trees and lush golf courses that dominate Palm Springs, the desert landscape is dotted with gnarly trees that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book. But there’s more to do than just admire the Joshua trees when you visit this national park about two hours …
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Get a fantastic overview of the history, culture, and food of San Antonio with this 1.7-mile, self-guided free walking tour of Downtown San Antonio. Starting at The Alamo, it includes sites from the area’s earliest days under Spanish rule to a modern-day symbol of friendship between Mexico and the city of San Antonio. One of …
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While Yosemite National Park is forever linked to Half Dome, the massive granite monolith immortalized by landscape photographer Ansel Adams, it’s also home to many fabulous flowing waterfalls. Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls are two of the most famous Yosemite waterfalls, but here are several others you’ll want to check out when you visit Yosemite National …
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Home to some of the top ski resorts in the country, many travelers visit Jackson Hole to hit the slopes. But this Teton Mountain destination just south of Yellowstone National Park has more to offer than perfectly groomed runs and fresh powder. Here are six wonderful things to do in Jackson Hole in winter (besides …
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With bald eagles soaring above, black bears lumbering through the meadows, and herds of bison stopping traffic, Yellowstone National Park is an animal lover’s paradise. These are the nine best places to see animals in Yellowstone. I paid full price to enter the national park and search for wild animals at Yellowstone. But you can …
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Located primarily in Wyoming, but spilling into the states of Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park. Learn more about the park’s abundant wildlife, unique hydrothermal features, and geological gems in this Everyday Postcard from the globe-trotting Czech couple, Adriana and Matěj. With seven continents, nearly 200 countries, and more than …
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From the north, where the aptly named Tennessee River winds its way horizontally across the map creating a border between Alabama and Tennessee, to where the Cotton State meets the Gulf of Mexico, there are eight Alabama bird trails. Combined they offer a glimpse at more than 430 species of birds at 280 stops along …
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From periods to poop to puke, high altitude destinations can wreak havoc on your body. Here are the answers to your most embarrassing questions about the impact altitude has on your body, including tips for adjusting to higher altitudes and ways to keep high altitude sickness at bay. I have an MBA (and not an …
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Although I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring California’s beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country, this was my first time touring the area via an electric bike rental courtesy of Pedego Electric Bikes Livermore. Here’s why my first time on a Pedego electric bike was “love at first ride” and why I can’t wait to …
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Bicycles are a fun and increasingly popular way to explore destinations. But whether you travel with your own bicycle or rent a bike from an on-demand kiosk or local vendor, it’s important to know and follow the local biking rules before hitting the road. From the monuments in Washington, DC, to the streets of San …
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