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More than Just Day Trips from Lisbon

by Toccara & SamPortugal August 18, 2017July 12, 20210 comments

Prior to embarking on a multi-day cruise to explore the Douro Valley in central Portugal, we spent 2 days in Lisbon and another 2 weeks exploring the surrounding area. This led to our discovery of several fascinating places within a 1-2 hour drive, bus, or train ride of the capital city. Most of the places …

Day Trips From Dublin – Self Drive and Bus Tours

by Toccara & SamIreland August 14, 2017January 5, 20200 comments

No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to the capital city, however we would also argue that no trip to Ireland is complete without getting out of the city! Whether you’re looking for day trips from Dublin or scenic road trips throughout the Emerald Isle, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve now …

Connect with Locals and Have Authentic Travel Experiences

by Toccara & SamGeneral Blog Post August 5, 2017August 8, 20176 comments

The idea of deep travel and immersion into local culture has certainly evolved over the years. While many travelers are still content with simple sightseeing and checking boxes at top attractions, the new age traveler is looking for deep and authentic travel experiences around the globe. They seek experiences to create memories that will last …

Island Travel Around the World

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors May 24, 20170 comments

Windswept hair. Sun-kissed skin. Soothing waves. Endless azure water as far as the eye can see. These are just a few of the countless reasons why island travel is good for the soul. Most of us are busy people, caught up in the day-to-day grind, not making enough time to relax and take a break …

Exploring the Ring of Beara & Mizen Head Peninsula

by Toccara & SamIreland May 18, 2017July 12, 20210 comments

Ireland has close to 2,000 miles (3,000+ km) of coastline, varying from pristine beaches to rugged cliffs. Wherever you go, you’re never more than 70 miles from the Atlantic. To experience some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, you’ll want to hug the coast during your exploration of the Emerald Isle. While most first-time visitors …

The Truth About the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland – 2026 Dates Included!

by Toccara & SamIreland February 7, 2017May 2, 20258 comments

I’m not a fan of crowds. Yet despite this, I’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve in Times Square and attended Oktoberfest in Munich. There’s really no way to partake in these once-in-a-lifetime events without enduring hordes of people. It’s just something you have to put up with for the sake of the experience. New Year’s Eve …

How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures January 20, 2017July 12, 202116 comments

In this post we’ll cover not only how to get to Cinque Terre, but also a plethora of other information that will help you plan your visit to 5 of the most stunning villages along the Italian Riviera. For even more detailed planning information, check out our downloadable Cinque Terre Destination Guide. How to Get …

Top 16 Travel Experiences of 2016

by Toccara & SamGeneral Blog Post December 30, 2016December 31, 20162 comments

Each year since we started documenting our travels on this blog, we’ve put together a year-in-review looking back at our favorite travel experiences from the past 12 months. We really enjoy putting this post together, as it forces us to browse through thousands of pictures and re-live countless memories as we struggle to narrow down the year’s top …

Sao Miguel – A Guide to the Largest Island in the Azores

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 30, 2016January 3, 202018 comments

Guide to São Miguel – Azores, Portugal At 287 square miles (744 sq km), São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores archipelago and is home to more than half of the Azorean population. The Azores is a collection of nine islands located in the Atlantic Ocean 900 miles off the coast of mainland Portugal. This …

Things to Do in Terceira Island – Azores Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 29, 2016July 12, 202144 comments

Terceira Island was the second and final island we visited during our time in the Azores Portugal. We quickly found out that there are plenty of things to do in Terceira. With a total of 9 islands in the Azores, we’ll definitely be visiting more of these islands off the coast of Portugal in the …

Cascade Loop Scenic Highway: Best Washington Road Trip

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Washington State December 13, 2016April 28, 202516 comments

The Ultimate Washington Road Trip The Cascade Loop Scenic Highway quickly became one of our favorite road trip adventures to date! We’ve embarked on some pretty incredible road trips throughout our travels – the North Coast 500 in Scotland and Ring Road in Iceland quickly come to mind. In fact, scenic drives are our preferred way to see the world! As …

Washington Nature Abounds in North Cascades National Park

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Washington State December 11, 2016May 22, 20190 comments

North Cascades National Park in Washington North Cascades National Park is one of three national parks in the state of Washington; the other two being Olympic National Park & Mount Rainier National Park. The park encompasses over six-hundred-thousand acres of beautiful Washington nature and includes both the Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. It is …

Things to Do in Manson WA – Our Top 5 Recommendations

by Toccara & SamWashington State December 7, 2016May 22, 20190 comments

Given that we love getting off the beaten path and exploring small towns along the way, we found the village of Manson along the shores of Lake Chelan in Washington to be a charming community yearning for your discovery. With plenty of things to do in Manson WA, they have so much to offer their visitors. We …

Maple Pass Loop: One of the Best Hikes in Washington

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Washington State December 6, 2016July 12, 20218 comments

Jagged and majestic, the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington is one of the state’s most iconic images. Now imagine you’re breathing in that fresh mountain air while gazing upon an endless horizon of snow-capped mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and flowering meadows. All of this and more can be found on Heather Maple Pass near the North …

Leavenworth Events and Activities: Bavarian Fun in Washington

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Washington State December 5, 2016May 22, 201920 comments

Break out the dirndls and lederhosen and put away your passport (if you’re from the U.S., that is)… there’s a little slice of Bavaria right here in the U.S. of A! We absolutely love the region of Bavaria in Germany, so when we heard there’s a Bavarian-themed village in Washington State, we simply had to check it out …

Things to Do on Whidbey Island

by Toccara & SamWashington State December 2, 2016July 12, 20216 comments

A few years back, we visited the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and have been dying to get back to the Pacific Northwest ever since! There is so much to explore in this region of the U.S. and visiting just once, or even twice, isn’t nearly enough. During our most recent visit, we visited the San Juan Islands …

Orcas Island Getaway – Things to Do

by Toccara & SamWashington State December 1, 2016April 28, 20242 comments

After an exciting few days of whale watching and exploring on San Juan Island, we took a ferry to Orcas Island, the San Juan Islands’ largest island. (For information on how to get to Orcas Island, see the Orcas Island Ferry Schedule.) For the next two days we connected with nature during our Orcas Island Getaway. With 77 …

San Juan Island Whale Watching: Orcas in the Wild

by Toccara & SamWashington State October 18, 2016July 23, 20182 comments

Heading to Washington State? San Juan Island Whale Watching is definitely an experience you’ll want to have on your itinerary! No visit to the San Juan Islands is complete without a whale watching experience. Seeing orcas in the wild was a bucket list item that we were ecstatic to cross off our list! FUN FACT: …

Things to Do on San Juan Island: Top 10 Experiences

by Toccara & SamWashington State October 18, 2016April 28, 20242 comments

For as long as we can remember, we’ve always had the desire to see orcas in their natural habitat. As such, San Juan Island Washington has been high on our list of places to visit for quite some time! While our trip to the islands was a dream come true in that regard, we also …

Fascinating Towns to Visit in the Douro River Valley in Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River Cruising September 16, 2016July 12, 20214 comments

About the Douro River – Portugal’s River of Gold At 557 miles (897 km), the Douro River is one of the major rivers flowing through the Iberian Peninsula, crossing from central-northern Spain into Portugal and terminating into the Atlantic at the bustling city of Porto. With the exception of Porto and a handful of other …

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