Sedona is a nature lover’s paradise, as the town is surrounded by dozens of scraggly red mountains and interesting rock formations. As someone who adores red rocks and hiking, I was basically in heaven in Sedona. This is a special place! To help you discover the best of what Sedona has to offer, I’ve put…
National parks are some of the most incredible places to hike in the United States, but not every trail has to be an intense, all-day trek. Some of the best hikes in the national parks are short, easy, and still packed with amazing scenery—whether it’s a dramatic arch in the desert, a peaceful forest trail,…
National Parks in Utah are absolutely incredible, but sometimes you just want to get off the beaten path, escape the crowds, and discover something new. If that sounds like you, these are the hikes you need to check out! I love southern Utah – it’s probably my favorite spot in the entire United States. The…
The area around Antelope Canyon (near Page, Arizona) is just delightful. This region right along the Utah-Arizona border is filled with rich, red rocks, tall mesas, and deep canyons. Antelope Canyon is certainly the most famous of the “attractions” in this area, full of curving, undulating walls and shafts of light. You have Lake Powell…
I love European Christmas markets, and I’ve been to quite a few (nearly 25 across 9 different countries)! There’s just something about the atmosphere – wooden huts selling hot food, hot cider in adorable mugs, and Christmas decor and gifts, with giant Christmas tree, ice skating rinks, Christmas pyramids, and lights everywhere – that can’t…
Utah’s oft-forgotten national park is filled with soaring mountains, steep canyons, colorful rock formations, historic buildings, and some truly fantastic hikes… Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah – but it shouldn’t be. There are SO many incredible sites here! The park was established to protect the Waterpocket Fold, a…
Sedona is one of the most visually striking towns in Arizona, known for its dramatic red rock formations, sweeping desert landscapes, and vibrant arts scene. Cathedral Rock is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area, surrounded by other iconic formations like Bell Rock and the Courthouse Butte. It’s also one of the most…
Tucked away along the southern coast of Georgia State is a deserted barrier island that feels like stepping into another world…. Welcome to Cumberland Island, a truly magical destination—it’s wild, unspoiled, and full of natural beauty, with ecosystems that flourish and landscapes that feel completely untouched. We all fell completely in love. The island is…
While Sedona is famous for sweeping vistas and dramatic rock formations, but not every trail is all sun and slickrock, and West Fork Oak Creek offers a totally different vibe. West Fork Oak Creek is an idyllic hike along a stream in a tall, red canyon in north Sedona, reminiscent of the Narrows hike in…
Located just north of Indianapolis is the charming town of Carmel. Every holiday season, the city puts on the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, a traditional German-style Christmas market. Carmel’s Christkindelmarkt is one of the most authentic Christmas markets in the United States – it’s even been voted the “Best Holiday Market” by USA Today four years in a…