Avoiding the Crowds in Oia, Santorini by Staying in Finikia

The village of Finikia is directly east of Oia on the island of Santorini, also on the caldera side of the island. This pedestrian village still maintains its well-preserved, authentic...

Acadia National Park, the Only National Park in Northeastern USA

Acadia National Park is located in Maine, it's pretty small compared to the National Parks you can find on the West Coast, but it's absolutely worth a visit. Before a visit, make sure to visit the...

Arches National Park: Crowd Warning

June 3, 2021 The entrance to Arches national park closed at 8:30 am this morning. Arrive early is the standard advice. Sunrise is at 6:00 am. As each car that is inside the park departs, the gate is...

Glacier National Park: Beat the Crowds

An internet booking site lists 157 accommodations in Whitefish, Mt, the center of Glacier National Park tourism. Whitefish is at the west end of the Going to the Sun Highway. Babb, MT, is at the...

Christmas Markets - a Big Mistake?

Christmas Markets are a very popular early winter river cruise destinations in the EU, and I have done that. We visited Easter markets on an early spring river cruise... We have been to about...

Away from the crowds: what not to do in New Zealand

Alright, we have to say first and foremost that we absolutely love, love, love New Zealand! It’s amazing, adventurous and stunningly beautiful and we feel very lucky to call this place home...