When I was looking for the best Christmas markets in Germany, Cologne jumped out at me. The city hosts a holiday extravaganza with a whopping seven markets! That’s right, there are SEVEN distinct holiday markets for you to enjoy. If this place doesn’t put you in a festive mood, nothing will. I visited all the […]
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How to Spend Two Days in San Jose California
You might not be familiar with San Jose, California, but you’ve almost certainly heard of Silicon Valley. Apple, Facebook, Google, Netflix, PayPal, Ebay, Twitter, and a slew of other tech companies are all headquartered here. San Jose is the Valley’s largest city and on par with Zurich and Oslo financially. But San Jose has more […]
Fun Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California
I know the Mamas and the Papas were singing an ode to Los Angeles, but to me Santa Cruz is the epitome of “California Dreamin’”. The city is nestled between a rugged coastline renowned for surfing and forests thick with towering redwood trees. Colorful towns cling to the cliffs and dogs frolic on crescent-shaped beaches. […]
Top Things to Do in Georgetown, SC
Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina and one of the most charming. It’s located in between popular destinations Charleston and Myrtle Beach, and often overlooked or visited on a short day trip. But there are enough things to do in Georgetown, SC to warrant a longer stay. The city dates to 1729 […]
Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens, SC
Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens are two gems of the South Carolina Low Country. Both date to the 1930s and are the stunning creations of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. Archer, a railroad heir, purchased four former rice plantations along the coast. Their romantically named home, Atalaya Castle, came first and is designed in a […]