Things to Do in North Carolina

New Bern, NC - Coastal Hospitality

Big things come in small-town packages. New Bern, North Carolina is the shiny gem in a small velvet box – open it up and discover the appeal, both on the surface and underneath. The intercoastal...

All American: Exploring Four National Parks in the Southeast USA

“A national park is not a playground. it's a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature's own terms.” -- Michael Frome, writer, educator, and guardian of the national...

Seven Things You Can’t Miss In Asheville, North Carolina

There’s more to Asheville than the Biltmore! This town has long been known for this architectural marvel, but there's so much more to the AVL. Here are some that make Asheville worthy of a...

The Best of Oregon, USA

In no particular order: OR has 361 State Parks. On our last visit, only one of the many we visited charged a fee, $5 for admission to an historic mansion. Many (80) of the state parks are along the...

Must-See Attractions in New Plymouth

New Plymouth may be a bit off the beaten path, but if you love nature, this is the place to see her in all her glory. Of course, Mt.Taranaki is in this area. This beautiful and majestic...

Day Trip from Riga to Kemeri National Park, Latvia

If you have more than a few days in the lovely city of Riga, Latvia, it's a great idea to get out of town to explore Kemeri National Park [Latvian: Ķemeru nacionālais parks] – About an hour away...