It took me almost two and a half years to write my version of the Portland itinerary. Not that I have been writing it for two years, no. But only two and half years after Mark and I left America I realized how much we enjoyed this city when restoring an old Victorian house there. So I thought why not to share…

If you are considering to visit Portland and wondering what are great road trips or weekend getaways in Oregon or Washington, Columbia River Gorge drive is the first to come to mind.  This post provides fantastic ideas for seeing incredible lush state parks and waterfalls near Portland, hiking spectacular trails, learning about the history and development of this area, soaking…

If you are traveling around the US in the summer and looking for spots where to cool off, take a look at this post about some stunning places that have snow all year round. When you live at higher altitudes or in northern regions where colder conditions prevail throughout the year, you definitely won’t be thinking how to extend your…

Lately, Vermont has been on my mind a lot. I was going through our old photos and found a bunch of pictures from those times when we went on a few road trips in Vermont that included canoeing and kayaking. These days, knowing that summer is approaching, we just want to return and experience it all over again. If you…

Are you looking for weekend getaways in Kentucky? Look no further! In my super detailed massive guide you’ll find trips to the best horse farms and distilleries, to the cutest antique towns with charming Inns and historical sites, to small family-owned wineries and quaint restaurants, and much, much more. When you ask an average American (or anyone else, really) what…