If you love the water and you can quickly learn to navigate a boat, you should consider a houseboat vacation. Enjoy your days cruising and exploring the shorelines and waterways of America, while soaking up the sun in the comfort of a “home away from home” - your houseboat. There’s bound to be one lake or river where you’ll have the opportunity to go houseboating. However, for … [Read more...]
7 Top Wine Country Getaways in America
When it comes to wine country getaways in America, Napa Valley and Sonoma take center stage. There are many under-the-radar locations that are on par with these two giants. Here we chose 7 to share with you. 1. Central Virginia, Virginia Located on the eastern slope of Blue Ridge Mountains, Central Virginia has over 200 days of sunshine, is fertile, and the climate is suitable … [Read more...]
11 Important Tips for an Amazing Road Trip with Your Dog
You’re not alone if the thought of taking a road trip with your dog stresses you out. Trippy user Jillian had a similar feeling. She posted her question asking for the best tips for traveling with a dog: Best tips for traveling with your dog? Hi, Trippy pet owners/lovers! With the holidays approaching, I'll be traveling a lot with my dog. What's the best travel advice you've … [Read more...]
15 Unique Souvenirs from Around the World
Have you ever regretted buying, or in some instances, not buying a souvenir? Finding the perfect souvenirs from around the world is not an easy feat. To avoid disappointment, and before you set out, ask yourself these five questions: What’s your budget? Locally-made or foreign made? How will you use it? Does the item reflect the country’s culture? Can you bring it … [Read more...]
20 Most Impressive Staircases in the World
First and foremost, staircases, whether straight, spiral, bifurcated, curved, L-shaped or U-shaped, are designed and built to provide access between floors or to the top of a structure. However, to many architects and engineers throughout the centuries, staircases were works of art, engineering marvels, and a means to an end. For some artists, plain public stairs are canvases. … [Read more...]