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27 Beautiful Hikes Near Nashville for Your Outdoor Adventures

hiking to the top of a rock in tennessee to a trail called snoopers rock which is near nashville

Planning a trip to the Country Music Capital of the World? Nashville may be the perfect destination for your bachelorette party or music festival. However, Music City is also a great spot for recreation and outdoor adventure. In fact, Nashville and the surrounding areas have thousands of miles of the best hiking trails in the…

Living in the Dominican Republic? Here’s How to Be a Better Expat

So you’ve fallen in love with the warmth of the Caribbean and are hoping to make the Dominican Republic your home.   Becoming an expat in the Dominican Republic is about a lot more than ditching cold winters to lay on the beach sipping mojitos. And while there are entire platforms dedicated to the logistics of…

23 Beautiful Waterfalls in the Dominican Republic + How to Visit

Listen to the soothing sound of water cascading and the birds chirping lively. Feel the fresh cool air on your skin and the sun rays peeking in through the lush grove of trees. And breathe in the scent of wet earth as you make your way to one of our many untouched Dominican natural wonders….

21 Best Lakes in Upstate New York for a Lovely Vacation Getaway

New Yorkers! Craving a relaxing lake vacation in Upstate New York? Need to get away from the hustle and bustle of living in NYC? I have good news for you — Wherever you live in our beautiful state, you don’t have to travel far for a wonderful lake vacation in New York. That’s because New…

Peekamoose Blue Hole: 13 Important Things to Know Before Visiting This New York Gem

For years, I’d been dreaming of visiting the elusive Peekamoose Blue Hole in the Catskills of New York. A crystalline, emerald-blue, natural swimming pool tucked within the verdant Sundown Wild Forest in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Living in New York City, many of us New Yorkers are hungry to reconnect with nature. And a natural…

31 Charming Small Towns in Upstate New York State + Hidden Gem Getaways

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Family-owned businesses, farmers’ markets, and museums are just a few of the reasons why I love exploring small towns in my home state of New York. Just a drive or a bus/train ride away, I love leaving the busy energy of New York City behind me for the peaceful charm of small towns in Upstate…

34 Uniquely Beautiful Things to Do in the Finger Lakes – Vacation Guide

The Finger Lakes region of New York spans across 11 lakes in a region that was formerly covered by glaciers. The two most popular are the biggest and deepest: Seneca Lake (618 ft) — home to the iconic Watkins Glen State Park, and Cayuga Lake (435 ft) — which faces Cornell University in Ithaca. In…

19 Beautiful Day Trip Hikes From Las Vegas + Overnight Trails

Plants at sunset with rocky mountains in the background in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.

Desert. Snowy mountainside. Red sandstone. Flowing wetlands. All this- and more- is found throughout the Las Vegas valley and mountains of Nevada. If you’re looking for a break from casinos and Las Vegas city living, here are 19+ Las Vegas hikes for all levels; from day trips to multi-day hiking adventures to experience all of…

13 Unique Facts About Joshua Tree National Park to Know Before Planning Your Visit

From a silent, vibrant sunrise over desert sands to a darkened, plum, starstruck evening- traveling through Joshua Tree National Park can be awe-inspiring. Just a few hours from Southern California, visiting is not only generally accessible but fulfilling- physically and spiritually. Before exploring this majestic desert and to better contextualize your experience, check out these…