Our day in Lisbon including a visit to Castle St. George, a walking tour with Sandemans, and evening out in the Baxia neighborhood.

Just 40 minutes by train, Sintra is a "must do," day trip from Lisbon to see Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors, and Sintra National Palace.

We spent the day in the Belém district where we traveled by foot to see April Bridge, Belém Tower, Monument of Discoveries

Mainland Portugal has over 800 km of coastline. One way to experience this beautiful coast is to take a road trip from Lisbon to Algarve.

Our 3rd day in the Algarve included a quiet waterfront walk in Lagos, followed by a visit to the fishing town, Tavira, then Albufeira.

Day 2: Hike Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Algarve, Portugal, then visit Castelo de Silves, Monchique, Castelo de Aljezur, and Algar Seco

The Algarve region is known for beautiful beaches with impressive rock formations, white-washed fishing villages, & great cuisine.

The USS Midway is great for families, and we recommend it even for little kids while visiting the San Diego area.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is especially great to visit in the Spring when the Park's waterfall is flowing.

Summary: Joshua National Park, located in Southeast California, is a relatively new addition to the National Park system, having been...

Our final day in Washington DC featured a free walking tour in Georgetown, tour of the National Archives, and down time at the movies.

Day 5 in Washington DC included a tour of the US Supreme Court, a visit with the Museum of Natural History, and US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Day 4 of our our Washington DC trip featured a timed entry at the White House followed by a hike in Rock Creek National Park

On our third day in DC, we visited the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Arlington Cemetery, and the Kennedy Center.

Sign up for timed tours at the Library of Congress and US Capital and visit the Air and Space Museum in-between

This day features the National Museum of American History and an afternoon on the National Mall visiting the Lincoln Memorial and others.

The Mendocino area is a popular weekend getaway for those in the Bay Area. Located about 3 hours from San Francisco in the County of Mendoci

Here, we hiked the Mendocino Headlands State Park trail and enjoyed some much-needed downtown in our Air BnB. Mendocino is a dog-friendly

We took a mellow day trip up to see the Iditarod Museum in Wasilla and then strolled down the picturesque town of Talkeetna.

This 4.2 mile out-and-back trail features a jaw-dropping view of Portage Lake and Glacier, which will surely make your top 10 best hikes.