20+ Things to Do in Bend Oregon with Kids
Looking for things to do in Bend Oregon with kids? You’ve come to the right place! We spent close to a month exploring the fun-filled, kid-friendly town of Bend. At…
Category: Small Town Adventures
Things to Do in Ogunquit Maine
Nestled between the bustling city of Portland, ME and the port town of Portsmouth, NH is the charming seaside village of Ogunquit Maine. Ogunquit (pronounced o-gun-quit) appropriately translates to “beautiful…
10 Best Things to Do in Watkins Glen NY
Watkins Glen NY is located at the base of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Its central location is the perfect home base for exploring much…
Cayuga Lake NY – Wineries, Breweries, Waterfalls, and More!
Cayuga Lake Cayuga Lake is the 2nd largest of the Finger Lakes, behind Seneca Lake. Cayuga is actually longer than Seneca, but since Seneca is wider, it is the larger…
Guide to Hammondsport NY on Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes
It’s no secret… we LOVE small towns! So a visit to the Finger Lakes region in New York was the perfect fit for our travel preference. The region is brimming…
Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama – Exploring Nature Edition
Without a doubt there are plenty of things to do in Gulf Shores, especially on the water! Hop on a boat tour or chartered trip for some fishing, SCUBA diving,…
How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info
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…
Leavenworth Events and Activities: Bavarian Fun in Washington
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!…
The Mystical, Magical, Medieval Town of Sintra
Less than an hour’s train ride from the heart of Lisbon is the uniquely enchanting town of Sintra. Not only will you be enthralled by its captivating architecture, you’ll also…
Obidos Portugal – A Guide to Portugal’s Most Charming Walled City
An hour away from the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s capital city lies the medieval village of Obidos. With direct bus service from the Campo Grande bus station in Lisbon…
Piran Slovenia: A Colorful Little Town Along the Slovenia Coast
Slovenia isn’t typically a country most people think of when they think of beautiful Mediterranean coastline and beaches. While visiting the capital city of Ljubljana, we realized the Slovene Riviera…
Brda: The Tuscany of Slovenia
Brda, the land of hills, is nestled midway between the Alps and the Adriatic. It has been given the nickname the ‘Tuscany of Slovenia’ for its countless vineyards, rolling hills,…
Radovljica: A Sunny Medieval Village in Slovenia
It’s no secret… we LOVE small towns! So, when we read about the small town of Radovljica, located just a short drive from Lake Bled, we made sure to check…
Mondsee Austria – A Delightful Lakeside Town
Lake Mondsee is one of 76 lakes within the beautiful Salzkammergut region of Austria. Its crystal clear turquoise water surrounded by magnificent karst peaks sets a picturesque scene. The nearby…
Bad Goisern: A Peaceful Austrian Town
Before booking a 3-day hiking holiday through the Salzkammergut region in Austria, we had never even heard of the small town where we would be starting our adventure. Bad Goisern…
Cesky Krumlov: A Fairytale Medieval Czech Village
Cesky Krumlov is a charming small town located in the Czech Republic about 2.5 hours from the capital city of Prague. We arrived via private transportation with Czech Shuttle (you…
Karlovy Vary: A Colorful Czech Spa Town
From the moment we first saw a picture of Karlovy Vary, we knew we had to make it a stop on our summer trip through the Czech Republic. Since we…
Riomaggiore: A Classic Village in Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore is the southern-most village in Cinque Terre, located on the western coast of Italy in the beautiful Italian Riviera. Trains run between the 5 villages and beyond. Travelers can…
Manarola: An Iconic Cinque Terre Village
Though the sky was slightly overcast the day we visited the small village of Manarola, the colorful buildings were vibrant as ever! Following Corniglia, Manarola is Cinque Terre‘s 2nd smallest…
Corniglia: Cinque Terre’s Smallest Village
Given that we LOVE small towns, it should come as no surprise that we chose to base ourselves in the smallest of villages during our visit to the Cinque Terre…
