Travel Destinations
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How to Avoid Pickpockets in Lisbon, Portugal
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I recently had a very close encounter with a pickpocket in Lisbon, Portugal. Thankfully, nothing was stolen. But I learned and relearned a few important lessons that I wanted to share here with you. My hope is that my story and a few tips on how to avoid pickpockets in Lisbon, will help you stay…
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Montana Road Trip: Butte to Bozeman
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There are a lot of towns in Montana that start with the letter B. After spending a couple weeks in Butte, I decided a road trip to Bozeman was in order. Here are the highlights from that hundred mile, two-and-a-half hour Montana road trip. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park: The first destination after leaving…
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Trip Recommendations for Savannah, Georgia (in the winter)
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R and I spent six weeks living, working and playing in Savannah, Georgia, in January and February. It really was a dream. Here are our trip recommendations for Savannah if you will be traveling there during the winter season: Trees, squares, architecture and food Savannah, Georgia. The trees! The Squares! The architecture! And of course,…
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President’s Day weekend in Charleston, South Carolina
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Charleston, South Carolina, one of the best cities in the south brimming with American history, charming boutiques, and tasty restaurants. President’s Day Weekend in Charleston is a terrific time of the year to visit. Background I have been fortunate enough to spend President’s Day Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina in 2023 and 2024. The weather this…
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Recommendations for a Microtrip to St. Augustine, Florida
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Weekend getaways and microtrips are a great way to do more exploring. We recently enjoyed a quick weekend getaway to the compact and historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. Below are our recommendations from that trip. Spending six weeks living and working remotely in Savannah, Georgia, as a digital nomad is nice for a lot…
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An Idaho State Parks Challenge: 27 parks in one year is the best way to see the Gem State
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The Idaho State Parks Challenge consists of visiting all of Idaho’s state parks in one year. We made up this challenge to see a bit more of our beautiful state and help alleviate the restlessness caused by Covid-19 travel restrictions. It was maybe the best decision we made in 2020. Idaho is a pretty big…
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Missing Idaho State Parks: how many state parks are in Idaho?
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Missing Idaho State Parks Overview When B and I started our Idaho State Parks Challenge we were a little confused on how many state parks there actually are in Idaho. It seems like this should be pretty clear. So our first step was to get a list of all of the state parks. Imagine our…
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Ponderosa State Park: water, snow, and crowds
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State Park Overview Ponderosa State Park is in McCall, Idaho, which is two and a half hours north of Boise. Boiseans enjoy this park in all seasons, with hiking, boating, cross country skiing and mountain biking accessible in a pretty area. Pros: Lots to do Pretty area Close to Boise Cons: Half of Boise shows…
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Hells Gate State Park: much less scary than the name would imply
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Learn a little history or ride a jet boat at the lowest point in Idaho (733 feet) when you visit Hells Gate State Park. The name sounds a lot less inviting than this park actually is. State Park Overview Hells Gate State Park is located near Lewiston and is on the banks of the Snake…
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Heyburn State Park
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Heyburn State Park is Idaho’s and the Pacific Northwest’s first state park. Created in 1908 (or 1911, depending on who you ask), this park on the banks of Lake Coeur d’Alene set a great example for parks to come. State Park Overview Heyburn State Park is located at the southern end of Coeur d’Alene Lake,…
