The Long Haired Traveler 
If you’re searching for the best things to do with your Gatlinburg travel plans, most guides will give you a list of places to go. What they don’t explain is why...
If you’re planning things to do in Asheville NC, it’s easy to follow a plan that looks right but quietly wastes time and money. Most people don’t realize it’s happening until...
If you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit Asheville NC, most people default to fall or summer. That’s also when prices are highest and crowds are at their...
Planning a 2 day Gatlinburg itinerary can feel overwhelming at first. Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which means visitors have access to scenic drives, mountain...
If you’re planning time in Cherokee or Maggie Valley, one of the most common questions is simple: Mingo Falls or Soco Falls? They’re close together on the map. Both labeled “easy.”...
Planning day trips from Asheville sounds easy… until it isn’t. The hotel is booked. Dates are locked. Everyone is excited. Then a map opens and suddenly everything looks like a “must-see.”...
If you’re visiting Asheville, NC and want a simple, relaxing half-day adventure that doesn’t require a long hike or a packed itinerary, Black Mountain is one of the best nearby towns...
Family trips to Asheville get expensive fast. Parking, attractions, food… it all adds up before lunch.But here’s the good news — some of the best hikes around Asheville are completely FREE,...
After more than a decade of exploring Asheville, I’ve learned tourists and locals see two different cities. Today I’m giving you the local version—11 places most tourists never experience. First things...
You’ve done the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, now what? You could come to Brevard, NC and spend a fortune… or you could tap into the town’s real magic, hitting the spots...
Forget those expensive guided tours that charge a premium to show you the same three graves. In this video, I’m going to show you how to get a richer, more meaningful...
Budget Friendly Travel Destinations Some of the best memories aren’t made in front of a screen. They’re made under the open skies and side by side with the people you love....
Thinking about a trip to Gatlinburg, but leaving your dog behind just feels… wrong? We get it. A family adventure to the mountains isn’t complete without the most adventurous member of...
Savannah’s Riverwalk… it’s one of those spots that just seems made for an adventure with your best friend. You can feel the breeze off the river, see the historic architecture, and...
Life Hacks Travel I used to pull into a new town, follow the big brown signs to the “Historic Downtown,” eat a twelve-dollar sandwich that tasted suspiciously like cardboard, and still...
Let’s be honest, you know this Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg of fudge shops on every corner, airbrushed t-shirts, and a river of brake lights that just… never… ends. We’ve all been there....
Look up the Holly Hammock Trail, and every blog, every app will tell you the same thing: it is a simple, beautiful, easy walk in the woods. They use all the...
The sound of tearing metal was gone. All that was left was the howl of an Alaskan blizzard and the soft thud of snow piling on twisted aluminum. It was just...
For nearly four hundred years, the Taj Mahal has stood watch over the banks of the Yamuna River, famously called a “teardrop on the cheek of time.” The world knows it...
If you are on an Alaska cruise and are looking for Juneau excursions it is likely that a trip to Mendenhall Glacier is on your mind. I mean, how can you...
Bridge Ruins Hike – Florida Hiking Trails I am constantly on the lookout for the finest hiking trails in Florida. But what does that really entail? I enjoy hiking, yet sometimes...
I recently had the chance to visit one of the smallest airports in the world during my vacation in Juneau, Alaska. While I was in Juneau, I made the decision to...
Just a quick drive north of Tampa, you will find a hiking trail that could be the most incredible hike you never heard of. Spanning over 6500 acres, this is a...
Tsomgo Lake Tsomgo Lake is in Sikkim India. It is outside of Gangtok and a bit of a drive from Darjeeling. If Sikkim tourism is on the agenda, a trip to...
Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa -Video Temebe Elephant Park Temebe Elephant Park travel is a must if you have an interest in viewing an African Elephant while on safari. This video...
Canova Dog Beach Canova Dog Beach is located in the Space Coast of Florida. Spend the day at this Dog Park soaking up some rays while playing and splashing in the...