Category Archives: USA

10 Best Waterfront or Floating Party Venues in Seattle

Seattle is surrounded by water, with Lake Washington, Lake Union, Puget Sound, and several bays all around. And what better way to celebrate this quirk of geography than to throw a party on the water, or at least right next to it?  Read on for some of the best party venues in Seattle that are…
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The Land of 10,000 Lakes – Outdoors in Northern Minnesota

As air travel has slowed and road trips have surged, meandering scenic byways are bringing people back to sights off the beaten path. In northern Minnesota, Highway 61 along Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Marais, offers a 110-mile road trip speckled with entrances to your choice of seven state parks. HISTORY Lake Superior, the…
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Embrace Tennessee to Unlock Your Creative Talent

Travel shakes off your creative cells and helps you come up with new ideas. After a long year with social distancing restrictions and self-isolation policies, it’s fair to say that you’ve ended up in a creative hut.  The US has a lot of inspiring places. But Tennessee’s creative force is at the epicenter of huge…
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The Couple’s Guide to Colorado Springs

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is a city like no other. Combining urban attractions with mountain views and breathtaking scenery, it’s the perfect location for a honeymoon, romantic getaway, or anniversary celebration. To make the most of your time in this stunning City, take a look at our Couple’s Guide…
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The Maine Attraction Featured in Home By Design

Mount Desert, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park From rugged coastlines and islands to countless hiking and biking trails, Maine is a New England treasure. Without a doubt, Maine’s top destination and crowning jewel is Mount Desert Island and its town of Bar Harbor (pronounced Bah Hahbah). Known as the gateway to Acadia National Park…
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5 Minute Adventure Travel Video of the Road to Hana Maui Hawaii

Have you always wanted to drive the Road to Hana on Maui, Hawaii? Perhaps you want to relive your epic Road to Hana experience? Join me (Author and Adventurer, Heidi Siefkas) for a fast-forward 5-Minute Road to Hana road trip in Maui, Hawaii. See the best waterfalls, beaches, swimming pools, and hikes. This video is…
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Hawaii Travel Tips for 2020-2021

As a resident of Hawaii and travel lover, I wanted to share a little aloha with my simple Hawaii travel tips for 2020-2021. For many months now, Hawaii's travel rules and regulations have been changing by the day faster than the weather atop Haleakalā. Instead of surfing the web and wasting previous travel planning time,…
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Paddling Home – Boundary Waters Minnesota

Paddling, wandering, and camping can do wonders for the soul when disconnected from Wi-Fi and reconnected with nature—despite the occasional obstacles. The pops and whistles from our campfire were the percussion section of the starry night's playlist. The songs of loons calling their mates replaced my ever-running to-do list in my head, reminding me how…
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Could A Trip To Colorado Be Just What You Need?

Right now, you may not be thinking about travel. Maybe you know that it’s not always that safe to travel around because you may be putting yourself or your family at risk. However, maybe you’re also a little bit tired of staying at home? When that’s the case, you may find that you need to…
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