While in the Berner Oberland region, we knew that we had to hit the trails and enjoy the beauty of the Swiss Alps. Drew and I were staying in Wengen, so we took a gondola that was directly across from our hotel up to Männlichen. The fare was 23 CHF, but we used our Swiss... Continue Reading →
Visiting Jungfraujoch
While based in Wengen, Drew and I decided to visit Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch is set above the largest glacier in the Alps, between two 4,000 meter peaks, Jungfrau and Mönch. It is also home to the highest railway station in Europe at an elevation of 11,332 feet. Visiting Jungfraujoch is both a commitment of time and money.... Continue Reading →
Paragliding in Lauterbrunnen
As someone who isn't great with heights, I never imagined myself paragliding. But soon after booking our trip to Switzerland, Drew suggested we do it and I was on board! We decided to use Airtime Paragliding since they came highly recommended by a friend of ours. For our time in the Berner Oberland region, we... Continue Reading →
Visiting Mount Pilatus
Since Drew and I started our trip in Lucerne, we knew visiting Mount Pilatus was an absolute must. We had a full day set aside for our adventure to Mount Pilatus, so we elected to do what is called "the golden round trip." This meant that we took a boat, a cogwheel train, and a... Continue Reading →
Things To Do in Whistler
Over the summer, Drew and I spent some time in Canada. During our trip, we visited Whistler for 4 days and left wishing we had more time! While Whistler is best known for being a winter destination with world-renowned skiing, there are plenty of activities you can enjoy during the summer. Hiking There are so... Continue Reading →
Things To Do in Chicago
Chicago is one of Drew and my favorite cities to visit for a quick weekend. There's always plenty to see and do and we discover something new with every visit. Below are a few of our favorite things to do in Chicago and places that we recommend to our friends and family whenever they go!... Continue Reading →
Visiting North Cascades National Park
In July, Drew and I had the opportunity to visit North Cascades National Park. On our drive from Seattle to Vancouver, we ventured out of our way to see North Cascades National Park. While Diablo Lake is beautiful, we were disappointed with our overall experience and felt it was our least favorite National Park that... Continue Reading →
Things To Do in Savannah
Despite living in Georgia for most of our lives and having traveled to dozens of other countries, Drew and I had never visited Savannah, Ga. However, we recently had the opportunity to visit in August to celebrate our friend's 30th birthday--and we loved it! The city is beautiful and rich with history and there's so... Continue Reading →
24 Hours in Seattle
This summer Drew and I spent some time in the Pacific Northwest--and absolutely loved it! We had the opportunity to explore Oregon in May and made our way back to the PNW for Seattle, Vancouver, and Whistler in July. Where To Eat and Drink Biscuit Bitch. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast spot with... Continue Reading →
Things To Do in Atlanta
Though I'm not a native Atlantan, I've called Atlanta home for most of my life. With the world's busiest airport just miles from the city, there always seems to be people passing through looking for recommendations and things to do. Below is a guide to help you find fun things to do in Atlanta! Walk... Continue Reading →
Trail of 10 Waterfalls Hike
As you've probably figured out by now, Drew and I love waterfalls and try to incorporate as many as we can into our hikes. So when we heard about the Trail of 10 Waterfalls hike located in Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, it moved to the top of our list. True to its name,... Continue Reading →
Where To Hike Near Portland, OR
With many of the most popular trails closed in the Columbia River Gorge area due to last year's wildfires, visitors to the Portland area are unsure of where to hike. The good news is Oregon is beautiful and there are so many great, nearby places to hike where you can experience waterfalls, mountains, canyons, and... Continue Reading →
Hiking Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion
Earlier this summer, Drew and I passed through Zion National Park on our way back to Vegas following our time in Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. As you may remember, we spent a weekend hiking Angels Landing and the Narrows a few summers ago. However, we loved Zion so much that we couldn't... Continue Reading →
Tips for Visiting the Harry Potter Studios in London
If you're a Harry Potter junkie like me, then visiting the Harry Potter studios in London should be on your bucket list. I tried to go when I was in London for the 2012 Olympics, but the tickets were sold out months in advance. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to travel back to London with... Continue Reading →
Hiking Willis Creek in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
In May, Drew and I made a trip to Utah to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. While we were there, we planned a short morning hike in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument at one of its smaller slot canyons, Willis Creek. Willis Creek offers a 6 mile round-trip hike, but the slot canyon portion runs for... Continue Reading →