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Alaska road trip

Alaska, Destinations, U.S. and Canada · June 30, 2021

Comparing Two Alaska Road Trip Itineraries

Road tripping through Alaska provides thrilling adventures among awe-inspiring scenery, but planning your Alaska road trip itinerary can be overwhelming. For one, Alaska is a huge state with incredible, diverse landscape throughout. (It’s 580,000 square miles and one-fifth of the…

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Denali National Park sign

Alaska, Destinations, U.S. and Canada, Travel Tips · May 29, 2021

Denali National Park: Trip It or Skip It?

**UPDATE: The 92-mile Denali Park Road (the only road that goes into Denali) is closed at Mile 43 due to an on-going landslide. Tour buses will still operate, but will not go farther than Mile 43. This closure is expected…

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Alaska hikes to glacier

Alaska, U.S. and Canada, Destinations · May 25, 2021

5 of the Best Hikes in Alaska: Unique, Scenic, and 3 Hours or Less

Looking for some short and scenic Alaska hiking trails? In this comprehensive guide, we detail five of the best hikes in Alaska that can be completed in three hours or less. They are all beautiful (it is Alaska, after all)…

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road with wildflowers and trees leading to mountain

Alaska, Destinations, U.S. and Canada · April 27, 2021

7 Scenic Stops on the Drive from Anchorage to Seward

The drive from Anchorage to Seward wows travelers with its diverse and stunning scenery. It’s no wonder this route is designated as a National Forest Scenic Byway and one of the most popular routes in the country. While the entire…

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water fountain in Savannah's Forsyth Park

Destinations, U.S. and Canada, Georgia · April 10, 2021

Tips For A Family Day Trip To Savannah, Georgia

Are you taking a day trip to Savannah, Georgia, looking for some family-fun things to do with kids or teens? If so, you’re in the right place. We recently spent one day in Savannah with our two teenage sons and…

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Destinations, U.S. and Canada, Utah · March 21, 2021

Best National Parks in Utah: All 5 Ranked and Compared

Are you planning a Utah road trip hoping to hit the best national parks in Utah? Our family toured all five of them and came up with our ranking of Utah’s best national parks, comparing them all in detail. Read…

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We're Deanne and Ryan - avid travelers exploring dream destinations in between our hectic work schedules and raising three teenagers. Since our first trip to Europe more than twenty years ago, we’ve been inspired to help other busy adults make dream travel a reality – even in the midst of their crazy, busy lives. Short on time, but big on adventure? We’re here to help you get your passport stamped again and again!

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Did you even go to Key West if you didn’t come h Did you even go to Key West if you didn’t come home with a picture of a chicken?🐓 

Chickens roam freely throughout the streets of Key West and have become an iconic part of the Key West experience. Some locals even believe the chickens bring good luck.✨ So go ahead and take that picture, but don’t feed them or bother them, as they’re protected by local law. 

#keywestchickens #keywestflorida #scenicandsavvy #keywestlife
NOT the Key West sunrise we were hoping for 🌅… but we’ll take grey clouds and 71° over the -15° wind chill back home any day!🥶

#keywest #scenicandsavvy #sunrisefail #whitestreetpier
What a stunning display of God’s handiwork last What a stunning display of God’s handiwork last night! It’s not often that Wisconsin gets to witness the #northernlights dance across the sky - and we caught them in our own backyard.

#godspallette #wisconsinbeauty #godscreation #nofilter #noediting #northernlightswisconsin #scenicandsavvy #northernlights
A Hawaiian luau for our last night in Maui. What a A Hawaiian luau for our last night in Maui. What a cool experience! 🌸

#hawaiianluau #oldlahainaluau #scenicandsavvy #mauiadventures #mauihawaii
The Road to Hana! Lots of twists and turns -620 The Road to Hana! 

Lots of twists and turns -620 curves to be exact- and 59 bridges - most of them narrow, single lane only!

A little scary at times, but look at the views!

#roadtohana #hanahawaii #mauihawaii #mauiadventures #scenicandsavvy #waterfallshawaii
Beautiful Maui sunrise at 10,000 feet. Those aren’t ocean waves you see in the distance, they’re CLOUDS! 

Being high atop the Haleakalā crater at dawn is a totally unique - and breathtaking - experience.⛰️☀️

#haleakalasunrise #mauihawaii #scenicandsavvy #haleakalā #mauimornings #mauimoments #sunrise_and_sunsets
Beautiful swimming spot on Oahu: Halona blowhole! Beautiful swimming spot on Oahu: Halona blowhole!

#oahuadventures #scenicandsavvy #halonablowhole #travelblogger
Three awesome Honolulu-area hikes: Diamond Head ( Three awesome Honolulu-area hikes:

Diamond Head (pics 1 and 2) - climb up the crater and get amazing views, rated the number one thing to do in Honolulu

Manoa Falls (pic 3) - hike through a lush rainforest to a beautiful waterfall 

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (pics 4 and 5) - my personal favorite. Paved path leading to extraordinary views of the coast and lighthouse

Have you hiked any of these trails?

#oahuhikes #scenicandsavvy #manoafallstrail #diamondheadhike #makapuulighthousetrail
You definitely don’t see waves like this in Wisc You definitely don’t see waves like this in Wisconsin!💦

There are so many beautiful and fun beaches on the drive from Waikiki around the coast to Lanikai Beach. Our family’s favorite was Waimānalo Beach.

#oahubeach #waimanalobeach #scenicandsavvy #hawaiiadventures #hawaiibeaches
The Waikiki skyline sparkles at night✨ #waikiki The Waikiki skyline sparkles at night✨

#waikiki #scenicandsavvy #waikikiskyline #hawaii #oahuhawaii
Caught my first wave today in Waikiki - and crosse Caught my first wave today in Waikiki - and crossed another thing off my bucket list. 

Thanks to Ethan at #kahusurfschool for the great lesson. 

#kahusurflessons #scenicandsavvy #surfsup #surfingforthefirsttime #oahuhawaii #waikikibeach #waikikisurfing
Aloha from Oahu. Can’t wait to explore this beau Aloha from Oahu. Can’t wait to explore this beautiful island.

#scenicandsavvy #hawaiianadventure #oahuhawaii #alohaspirit #hawaii #hawaiivacation
Did you know you can experience Westminster Abbey Did you know you can experience Westminster Abbey without dealing with the crowds of people on a tour? For a more immersive experience attend an actual church service. They’re open to the public, you sit in these iconic red-cushioned pews, and the choir echoes through the 1,000-year-old walls. It’s enough to give you goosebumps!

#westminsterabbey #scenicandsavvy #londonchurches #london🇬🇧 #westminsterabbeylondon #londonmustsee #londonmustdo
Brighton… Another great day trip from London! A Brighton… Another great day trip from London! A one-hour train ride lets you escape the hustle and bustle of London for a day of seaside serenity.☀️

Eat fish and chips on the shore, explore some cute shops, and take in the view from #brightonpier 

#brighton #londondaytrip #scenicandsavvy #uktravels #london
The towering turrets and beautifully manicured gar The towering turrets and beautifully manicured gardens of Windsor Castle are steeped in centuries of royal history. It’s the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and only 20 miles west of London. Definitely worth a visit!

#scenicandsavvy #windsorcastle #windsorcastle🏰 #londondaytrip #castle
I love the pops of color in London’s Notting Hil I love the pops of color in London’s Notting Hill neighborhood. So many photo ops! 🩷💙🩵💛

#scenicandsavvy #nottinghilllondon #nottinghillcolours #nottinghillhouses #travelblogger #londontravel #londonhomes
Quick tip! For awesome views of London’s skyline Quick tip! For awesome views of London’s skyline visit the Skygarden. It’s totally free! But you have to make a reservation. Plan to visit on a weekend evening when they’re open until 9pm so you can catch the sunset and see the city full of lights! (During the week they close at 6pm.) They have a couple restaurants and a bar (expensive drinks, but worth the splurge) and a fun, night club vibe after dark. 

#londonskygarden #londonskyline #scenicandsavvy #skygardenlondon #towerbridge #towerbridgelondon
Walking in the footsteps of Ted Lasso! Did you kn Walking in the footsteps of Ted Lasso!

Did you know much of the hit TV series was filmed in Richmond just 25 minutes outside of London? It’s a charming town and a fun little side trip if you’re already visiting London. Plus, you get to see all these  recognizable sites from the show. For tips and directions to these real-life Ted Lasso locations check out the link in bio.

#tedlasso #tedlassorichmond #scenicandsavvy #londondaytrip #tedlassofan
Iconic London 🇬🇧☎️ I’m behind on post Iconic London 🇬🇧☎️

I’m behind on posting, but in April two friends and I traveled to London to celebrate our birthdays. Having lived in London for a short time after college,  the city holds a special place in my ❤️!

#iconiclondon #london🇬🇧 #scenicandsavvy #50thbirthday #travelblogger #londonlove #londontravel
Check this off my bucket list!✔️ And visible f Check this off my bucket list!✔️ And visible from my backyard two nights in a row. Can’t beat that!

#noediting #nofilter 
#northernlights #winorthernlights #wisconsinnorthernlights #northernlightswisconsin #scenicandsavvy
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