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Alaska, Destinations, U.S. and Canada · August 25, 2020

What To Expect Climbing Alaska’s Flattop Mountain

None of us were sure what to expect as we began climbing Flattop Mountain. Step by step Anchorage’s neighborhoods and buildings dwindled in sight as views of Alaska’s majestic mountain ranges and pristine Cook Inlet got more impressive. The scene…

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Alaska, Travel Tips · August 15, 2020

Flying During COVID: What To Expect

*We recently took a family vacation to Alaska. This article is based on what we experienced traveling during a pandemic. Things to consider before flying during a pandemic We recommend thinking carefully about whether or not to travel during this…

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Destinations, U.S. and Canada, North Carolina, Tennessee · July 14, 2020

7 BEST Ways To See Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It’s easy to see why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the U.S. with more than 11 million visitors each year. Spanning more than 522,000 acres along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, this subregion of…

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Travel Tips · June 1, 2020

8 Things You Should Do Now To Prepare For Future Travel

Our alarm went off at 2:55 a.m. this morning to be one of the first to snag lodging inside Yellowstone National Park. Lodging in the park fills up quickly once online reservations open and we didn’t want to leave anything…

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Europe, Destinations, Norway · May 17, 2020

Video: Journey Through Norway’s Fjords

Norway has the highest concentration of fjords in the world. More than 1,000 of these sheer rocky passageways narrowly give way to glistening arms of the Atlantic in dramatic fashion. If you’ve never sailed the sea between two mountain walls…

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Destinations, U.S. and Canada, Maine · April 25, 2020

What to See (and Skip!) in Acadia National Park

The jagged shoreline along Maine’s Atlantic coast makes Acadia National Park a favorite among travelers. There are no shortage of sensational seaside sights as rocky cliffs dramatically jut out into the blue crashing waves. We’ve rounded up the best of…

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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!

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#northernlights #winorthernlights #wisconsinnorthernlights #northernlightswisconsin #scenicandsavvy
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