With 48 hours in London you may not have time to explore many diverse neighborhoods or enjoy the (often free!) museums, but if you like to walk you can still get a good sense for the central areas of “The City” and Westminster – and start planning your next trip back! Here are some ideas …
While no trip to the Netherlands would be complete without a couple of days in Amsterdam, if you have a few more days to spare it’s definitely worth exploring some of the other cities nearby! The train system is quick and easy to navigate, so you can get between cities in just an hour or …
Edinburgh, not to mention Scotland more broadly, certainly merits more than a weekend trip – but if 48 hours is all you have, here’s how to make the most of a weekend in Edinburgh! Below my suggested itinerary you’ll also find some tips for planning your trip and getting around the city. Day 1 – …
Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the United States, offers everything from boating to hiking to skiing (and water-skiing!) – and across two states, as well! It can be overwhelming to decide what to do in the area, and hopefully you’ll have a chance to come back at different times of year to enjoy …
If you have a little extra time to explore, but not long enough to road trip or really travel around the country, you can still spend two days or a weekend hiking in Ireland and see some incredible views as well as a bit of life outside the urban areas. These two hikes can both …
Hopefully you’ll have more than two days to spend in Dublin, but even with just 48 hours you can pack a lot in! This guide is based on my experience in March 2023 and includes my tips for a weekend in Dublin if you like a mix of walking, museums, and other “cultural sights” (which …
Visiting Zion National Park in Utah had been a dream of mine for years, so when I found out about a work trip to Las Vegas that would leave me with the weekend free, I was quick to look up options for getting to Zion from Vegas. While there are buses that make the trip, …
Growing up in Seattle, I felt fairly spoiled to have three incredible national parks within a day’s drive. That said, emphasis on drive – I never imagined I could get to any of the parks without a car. Olympic National Park also has always felt the farthest away, despite what Google Maps might give you …
Bend has become very well known – dare we say famous? – recently as an outdoor adventure paradise, with climbing and hiking in the summer and snow sports at Mt. Bachelor in the winter. Once we moved back to Seattle, we were eager to see for ourselves what all the hype is about. Our weekend …
While working remotely for a few weeks from Anchorage in July 2021, I had the chance not only to explore the city but also to check out some of the areas nearby. (Check out my posts for more information on my weekend road trip on the Kenai Peninsula or car-free weekend in Denali National Park.) …