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, … [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 … [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 … [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...]