Set in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton (pronounced STAN-ton) is chock-full with architectural highlights. From columned porches to colorful storefronts and cone-shaped turrets, if you look up and …
In the 1700s, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley was the westernmost frontier of the British colonies in North America. The people—pioneers—who settled in this region brought customs and traditions from their respective …
I want to see a bear today. With this thought in the back of our minds, Caroline and I entered Shenandoah National Park a little while ago. We had planned …
The power of pictures should never be underestimated. It’s true that photos say more than words, as this huge photo essay will prove. Even the best prose can never convey …
As the only presidential home in the United States that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is without question the crown jewel of all the attractions in and …
If you’re looking for a short hike in Shenandoah National Park to do with kids, the Turk Mountain Trail is a great option. This 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) trail commences across Skyline …
Even though it may be a relatively less-visited corner in Vermont, the Upper Valley has a lot of things going for it. Particularly the area around Fairlee and Thetford (where …
After two and a half years of living in the United States, I’ve become fascinated by this country’s history—its colonial and early history, to be more specific. Our move to …
Last Saturday morning, I dropped Caroline off at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Her flight was at 7 am. This left me with a bunch of time to do …
Northumberland National Park may not be the most well-known of the English national parks—for one, it is one of the most remote and least visited—but it is absolutely spectacular. Situated …
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains are home to countless hiking trails, some short and easy, others strenuous and long. Among the best day hikes in this wonderfully lush and scenic region …
I can’t say that I’m one of those people who hate Mondays, especially if a Monday involves a hot air balloon ride in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. One of the …
The eastern Rivièra of Liguria, on the northwestern coast of Italy, features some of Mediterranean Europe’s most spectacular coastlines. The absolute star attraction of this dramatic stretch of coastline is …
There’s nothing quite like looking at beautiful pictures from a specific destination to instantaneously induce wanderlust. These new “national park photo inspiration” posts are aimed at doing just that: making …