One of the most exciting and terrifying adventures when traveling in Ireland for the first time (or fifth) is to drive on the opposite side of the road. Note that I say “opposite” and not “wrong.” ...

Driving down the highway, swaths of yellow came into view. Was it sunflowers? Mustard seed? No, these were the canola oil fields of Edmonton, Alberta. It’s a lucky day to be there when these massive ...

Ireland may look like a small country, but if you really want to see AND experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle, you need to slow down a bit so you aren’t overwhelmed. The Wild Atlantic Way is one ...

These mojo pork empanadas have been a favorite in my kitchen since my boys were toddlers. They’re teenagers now, and they still request these constantly. Trust me, this is a miracle since I have one ...

Seeing the sea caves in the Channel Islands is one of those national parks bucket list items that many residents and visitors to the state of California hope to cross off their travel wish list, and ...

Giant pine cones, Venus Flytraps and kayaking adventures were just the beginning of what we found in Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, NC with kids. If I’m being really honest, this state ...

Calgary, Canada, is so much more than what I see coming into the airport! I thought to myself. Probably not the first thing that comes to mind when most locals think of their city. But for those who ...

Ready to explore Northern Ireland, hitting the highlights as well as a few of our secret spots along the way? Our 5-day Causeway Coastal Route itinerary makes it easy to see and do it all, while also ...

Fargo, North Dakota might not be the first destination that comes to mind for a girls’ weekend getaway—but it should be. As you might have noticed, I’ve been trying to find the best spots for ...

Just a quick 15-minute veer southeast off of Highway 1 is the quaint peninsula town of Tiburon in Marin County. What used to be a small railway hub before goods were shipped into San Francisco is now ...

Wandering down historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee, I finally saw what all of the fuss was about. While I’ve been to Nashville, it was a bit overwhelming. So many neighborhoods, venues and ...

Rum is synonymous with summertime cocktail recipes, and for good reason: rum is made from a fermentation of sugar byproducts pressed from sugarcane, which in turn is produced in warmer regions ...