How much time do you spend reading or researching on other travel blogs and what, if any, strategies do you use to differentiate yourselves from these other creators/sites? Currently on a mission to explore all of Europe (cities, castles, microstates you name it). March 04, 2022. Get a break from the busy city life by escaping to the 116-acre Ernie Miller Nature Center and see the wonders of nature. Have a pizza in Mystic. Follow us on our adventures as we travel, eat, and photograph this beautiful world! Pinterest. (If anyone cares, Im an Enneagram Type 3 and Berty is an Enneagram Type 7). Visit Harpers Ferry and explore the rocks where the Shenandoah River meets the Potomac River. Visit Boston Harbours 34 Islands by ferry, Go shopping at the Wrentham Premium Outlet, Dine at the 71st floor of the GM Renaissance Center in Downtown Detroit, Climb Warren Dunes Southwest Michigan, Snorkel in Great Lakes and check out shipwrecks, Ride a Dune Buggy on Michigans Sand Dunes, Stay in Big Bay Point Lighthouse for a night, Head to Mount Bohemia (ski) for the winters, Enjoy a pint at Grand Rapids Brewing Co, Visit the stunning Reading Room, located inside the University of Michigans William W. Cook Legal Research Library (Ann Arbor), Spend a night at a hobbit-looking/mushroom like house in Charlevoix in Northern Michigan, Drive through the Tunnel of Trees (north end of Petoskey, MI) in the fall or the M-22 scenic drive (117 miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline), Check off at least 10,000 of the 11,842 (even if they are drive-bys), Join a whitewater rafting tour on the St. Louis River, Chase Minnesotas highest waterfall, High Falls at Grand Portage State Park, Enjoy a romantic Classic drive-in movie under the blanket of stars, Go biking in one their prettiest trails, Stay on a treehouse and tugboat on another night, Hike out to Witch Tree in Grand Portage, Enjoy a drive on Highway 1, starting in Ely, ending near Lake Superior, Watch the parade of low-rider cars at the Cinco de Mayo festival in St. Paul, Visit the Red Bluff (Little Grand Canyon), Go hiking, camping and enjoy the history and nature at Dunns Falls, Take a tour of the Vicksburg National Military Park, Check out the Windsor Ruins (Windsor Plantations), Chase waterfalls at the Clark Creek Nature Area, Visit Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson, Enjoy a drink and live music at F. Jones, Attend Mississippi Giant House Party aka Neshoba County Fair, Learn at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Explore the quirky City Museum in St Louis, Check out Pythian Castle in Springfield, Go underwater diving in Bonne Terre Mine, Visit Kansas City Zoo Check out stingrays, polar bears, kangaroos, tigers, penguins, and giraffes, Worlds of Fun Ride the Nordic Chaser at Worlds of Fun and try all seven world-class roller coasters, and make waves at Oceans of Fun, Take a tram ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch, St Louis, Photograph Bavarian Gardens at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Create your own candle at Candle Fusion, Enjoy mouthwatering Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Explore the historic St. Charles district, Soak in city views from Missoulas M hiking trail, Check out limestone caverns in the Northwest, Experience Montana Guest Ranch experience by staying at 320 Guest Ranch, Visit Butte and learn about the states mining history, Check out traditional powwow in Montana (Wolf Point in early August), Head to Bridger Bowl Ski Area in the winter, READ: Best winter destinations in the USA, Explore the stunning landscape at Toadstool Geological Park, Check out Chimney Rock that rises 480 feet above the North Platte River Valley near Bayard, Attend Applejack Festival in Nebraska City, Explore Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the worlds sites for Miocene Epoch mammal fossils, Check out Dobbys Frontier Town Alliance, and attend their fall festival, Spend a weekend in the Sin City, Las Vegas, our 3 day Las Vegas itinerary here, Take a helicopter or a hot air balloon ride over Las Vegas, Visit Great Basin National Park in White Pine County, Soak in views of Mount Charleston in Spring Mountains and Clark County, Explore Valley of Fire State Park, Nevadas oldest park, Check out the fountains at Bellagio Las Vegasor read about romantic things to do in Las Vegas, Drive the Extraterrestrial Highway (Nevada State Route 375), Visit The Seven Magic Mountains in Nevada, READ: Day tours from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon & Best Hotels to stay in Las Vegas for first timers, Attend one of the fall festivals(more fall destinations in US), Enjoy hikes at Mount Monadnock, worlds second most hiked mountain, Soak in views from the Castle in the Clouds, Spend a weekend at Loon Mountain Resort, Sign up for aerial adventure at Morningside Flight Park, Go wine tasting at Seven Birches Winery, Take the 3 hour cog railway trip to the Northeasts highest summit Mount Washington, Go on a chocolate and martini road trip, Check out High Point State Parks monument by driving, Hike the Appalachian Trail (72 miles of the trail are in NJ), Snap a photo of the George Washington Bridge, Hang out at the Six Flags Great Adventure Park for a day, Soak in amazing views from Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Wander (or people watch) Atlantic City Boardwalk, Explore the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Checkout of the lighthouses Cape May or Absecon, Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Liberty State Park in Jersey City, Spend time at the New Jersey Palisades or the Hudson River Palisades, READ: Best weekend getaways on the East Coast USA, Visit the White Sands National Park at sunset (or sunrise) to capture the stunning dunes, Check out ancient ruins at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Take the Sandia Peak Tramway (Albuquerque), Hike inside the caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Check out prehistoric ruins of El Morro National Monument, Visit Ghost Ranch (Village of Abiqui in Rio Arriba County), Visit The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City, Check out the Empire State Building, one the most photographed building in the world, Pose for an Instagrammable shot of the Flatiron Building, Take a sunset cruise to see the Statue of Liberty, Soak in city views from the Top of the Rock, Visit the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Check out the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Enjoy a fun day at the Niagara Falls State Park, Explore castles at New Yorks Thousand Islands, Spend a romantic weekend in the Hudson Valley, Check out the Bronx Zoo, one of the largest metropolitan zoo in the States, Go river rafting at the Letchworth State Park, Join Howe Caverns Haunted Cave Tour (October/Fall), Ice skate in NYCand visit Christmas Markets in the US, Head to the coast of North Carolina, and check out wild horses, Catch a golden sunset at one of the many lighthouses in NC (Currituck, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, Cape Lookout, and Old Baldy), Explore Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Go on a guided tour of Biltmore Estates in Asheville, Slide down the 60-foot natural waterfall and rock (in Brevard), Learn about the Reed Gold Mine (and gold rush) in Midland, Cross the 228-foot suspension bridge Mile-High Swinging Bridge, Enjoy a sunkissed weekend at White Lake, Elizabethtown, Spend a day at Ocracoke (explore their lighthouse, museum, eat and enjoy a relaxed here), Drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Photograph sand dunes at Jockeys Ridge State Park, Embark on a city tour of one of the ND cities Grand Forks, Fargo or Bismarck, Take a self guided tour of Fort Union Trading Heritage Site, Bike through Maah Daah Hey Trail in Theodore Roosevelt Park, Drive through the scenic Chan Sansan Backway, Learn about Prairie Indians at the Knife River Indian Villages, Photograph the International Peace Garden (Manitoba & North Dakota), Check out American white pelicans at the Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Go on a brewery tour Fargo Brewing Company, Drekker Brewing Company, Laughing Sun Brewery, Walk among the treetops on the canopy tour at Holden Arboretum, Chase starry nights at the Observatory Park, a dark sky preserve (in Geauga County), Go on African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Attend a quirky festival (like the duck tape fest or twins festival), Visit the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Search for fossils at Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Experience the Ice Age on Kelleys Island at Glacial Grooves Park, Explore the Lavender Trails in Orrville, Visit National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Capture the Centennial Land Run Monument in OKC, Spend a romantic evening at the Bricktown District in OKC, Attend the Poteau (hot air) Balloon Festival, Capture the Skydance Pedestrian Bridge in OKC in the evening, Try a unique soda flavour at the POPS Soda Ranch, Check out the the tallest waterfall in Oklahoma, Turner Falls, Visit the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Check out the alpine peaks of the Wallowas, one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, Embark on a covered bridges scenic bikeway (Willamette Valley), Attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland in the spring, Soak in views from the top of Astoria Column, Hike Oregons section of the Pacific Crest Trail, Get active outdoors snowboarding, skiing, biking, hiking, kayaking, Go behind the South Falls in Oregons largest Silver Falls State Park, Visit Philadephphias iconic landmarks Independence Hall, Liberty Hall, Mtter Museum, Chase waterfalls at Pocono Mountains Bushkill Falls Park, Take a self guided tour at United States Mint, Visit Knoebels Amusement Resort for free, Drool at chocolates at Hersheys Chocolate World, Learn about US military history at Gettysburg National Military Park, Photograph Pennsylvanias Lady Liberty, Dauphin, Visit Valley Forge National Historical Park, Enjoy a canal ride at the National Canal Museum near Easton, Take the Ferry from Jamestown (or Providence) to Newport, Spend a day at Jamestown or the popular Newport, Spend a day at Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, Capture autumn leaves at Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln, Take a tour of the State House in Columbia, Go skydiving at SkyDive Carolina, Chester, Check out the 400 year old Angel Oak on Johns Island, Hike the Table Rock, and soak in views of the Pinnacle Mountain, Check out the decommissioned submarine in Mount Pleasant, Spend a night tent camping in the South Carolina wilderness, Hang out at Falls Park on the Reedy River in downtown Greenville, Check out the purple martins at Bomb Island on Lake Murray, Take the ferry out to Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor, Go on hot-air balloon ride with Captain Telegram, Admire the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Check out The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, Relish Chislic a deep-fat fried or grilled bite-sized chunks of sheep meat, Soak in the views of the Pinnacles Overlook, Hike the Black Elk Peak for mesmerising mountain views, Enjoy breathtaking view of West River on Harneys Peak, Eat bagels or fuel up with coffee in South Dakota (their cafes are pretty), Go snowshoeing to cross country skiing to snowboarding in the state, Visit Falls Park during the Christmas Season, Visit Graceland former home of Elvis Presley, Hit Beale Street in Downtown Memphis in the evening, Check out Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Visit Belle Meade Plantation (Historic Site & Winery) in Belle Meade, Embark on the Lost Sea Adventure Craighead Caverns cave system (Sweetwater and Madisonville), Explore the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park downtown Nashville, Wander the Island in Pigeon Forge and visit the WonderWorks, Hike or stay at an inn in Mount LeConte, highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hang out at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, Spend a day at Cades Cove an isolated valley located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Capture the Parthenon in Centennial Park Nashville, and explore the art exhibits from local artists, Wander the San Antonio RiverWalk (dine/walk/go on cruise), The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in East Dallas, Take a tour of Texas State Capitol in Austin, Pose at the Cadillac Ranch (public art installation and sculpture) Amarillo, Learn about Spanish and Texas history at the Alamo, Hike Devils Hall at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, east of El Paso, Camp overnight at the Padre Island National Seashore, south Texas, Soak city views from Reunion Tower in Dallas, Enjoy at the SeaWorld San Antonio, marine theme park, Bryce Canyon National Park in the winter, Photograph the arches at the Arches National Park, Go skiing at the Deer Valley Ski Resort, Enjoy hikes in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Admire and soak in views from Natural Bridges National Monument, Embark on the Colossus the Fire Dragon ride at the Lagoon Amusement Park Salt Lake City, Spend a winter break at Snowbasin Resort or Solitude Mountain Resort, Hike the 8 mile route Observation Point Trail, Hike Queens Garden Trail to check out the canyons, Spend a winter vacation at the Stowe Mountain Resort, Drive through the Smugglers Notch mountain pass in Lamoille County in the fall, Shop at the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Visit Green Mountain National Forest and embark on hiking trails, Take in panoramic views from the Equinox Mountain in Bennington County, Take a self guided tour of the Vermont State House, located in Montpelier, Spend a day at the Elmore State Park, swimming, picnicking, canoeing, Go snowboarding at the Killington Ski Resort, Visit the historic Lincoln House Hildene, Camp at the Grand Isle State Park, on the shore of Lake Champlain, Enjoy fall hikes at the Gifford Woods State Park located at the base of Pico Peak in Killington, Go on the scenic Skyline Drive, a 105-mile route that runs through Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Visit Arlington National Cemetery, a military cemetery in Arlington County, See the Historic Jamestown cultural heritage site in Jamestown Island, Drive through Virginia Safari Park to see wildlife up close, Go on a self guided tour of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Learn about the Civil War at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Prince William County, Spend a weekend at the luxurious Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Explore Skyline Caverns in Warren County, Visit the Pentagon Memorial, located in Arlington County, Take in 360 degree views of the city of Seattle from the Space Needle, Eat my heart out at the Pike Place Market Seattle, Hike Pacific Crest Trail, North Cascades National Park, Ski at the Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area, Ride the Seattle Great Wheel in the evening for sunset views over the city, Visit Bellevue Botanical Garden for winter festive events, Take a tour of the Boeing Everett Factory in Everett, Ski at the Mt. It has a height of 5,729 feet above mean sea level. We are happiest when we are together, exploring the world through a cultural and historical lens, with coffee and camera in hand. The word bucket from French 'buquet' denotes a beam used by butchers in the 1500 s to hang up slaughtered animals by their heels or hooves. Cheer on the Boston Red Sox from atop the wall at Fenway. She currently resides in Edmonton, Canada, and plots travel plans to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. I dont think either of us had a single role model, but rather a community of photographers who taught us valuable skills. The United States of America is a massive tourist destination. From our online community, we learned about passion, capturing new perspectives, but most of all, patience! We lost about 40% of our business during COVID last year, and it was a little bit scary to see such a drop in revenue at first. Bring storybook fantasies to life for your children in Walt Disney World. Our tip for creative couples is to set your own business hours so you can mentally tune out of work and tune into your partner. My preferred focal lengths are 28mm or 35mm, such as the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, since it feels the most natural to the human eye. After bonding over a mutual love for exploring and some crazy outdoor adventures during college, Berty and Emily Mandagie honed their respective photography and writing chops before starting their blog, The Mandagies, in 2016.In the past five years their eponymous brand has grown into one of the Internet's leading Pacific Northwest travel resources, leading us to invite them onboard as our . Be close to nature at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Well doesnt matter if this is your first trip, second or third this list has you covered with the best places to stay in Las Vegas and explore all the unique experiences that the city has to offer. The United States has some of the most-epic hiking destinations in the world, from hiking from rim to rim on the largest Canyon in the world - the Grand Canyon, to hiking one of the most challenging and long hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail. Spend some peaceful moments at Narragansett Bay. See the sunset from The Rimrocks in Bozeman which features in our guide to. Photograph Connecticuts covered bridges such as Hartford Turnpike Bridge in New Haven. #2. What destinations that youve not yet visited are at the top of your bucket list, and why? USA road trip bucket list must! And, to view all our B&H Creator of the Week Q&As on Explora, click here. You will find this post useful in exploring Joshua Tree on a quick getaway from San Diego, or, Read More Day Trip to Joshua Tree: Tips for one day in Joshua TreeContinue, Heading to Sin City and wondering where to stay in Vegas first time? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kick back and relax at the little-known Golden Isles in the mainland port city of Brunswick. Attend the annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester and enjoy tasty apples. Pinterest. This article has links to products and services we love, which we may make commission from. The Essential 2017 PNW Bucket List - The Mandagies Enjoy local, regional, and international Irish music, dance, and cuisine, besides attending workshops and exhibitions at the Maryland Irish Festival held in November each year at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Get adventurous with tame mountain escapades or thrilling adventures like river rafting at Mt. Visit Hancock Shaker Village or Mass MoCA at the Berkshires. Casco Bay is an inlet of the Gulf of Maine. Explore the dramatic multicolored Pictured Rocks cliffs and unique sandstone creations like Miners Castle and Chapel Rock. Have A Food Fight - I included this idea as a representative of just having fun with groups of other people. Taste some wine at the vineyards on the Western Slope in Palisade and Grand Junction. Reconnect with an old friend. Thanks for the suggestion. Try the food trucks, every type of food, fast in Portland. Visit in March for the Cherry Blossom Festival and April for peak bloom. Generally speaking, how much time goes into writing blog posts and preparing your work for publication vs. everything else? Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake, located in the US states of California and Nevada. When shooting with film I use a medium format Pentax 645N or the M6 with a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. And, here are some examples of my favorite film stocks to use in variety of situations. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a684b41270fe280396069b6552042548" );document.getElementById("if50b07861").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Two Scots Abroad is an award-winning travel site managed by Gemma and Craig, a pair of Scots who love to travel, write ridiculously useful guides + create packing lists so you don't have to. We are Mayuri & Salil from Canada, and we love creating AWESOME & TIME EFFICIENT travel itineraries to make the most of our trips. 13 Of America's Most Incredible National Forests That Are Just Begging For A Visit . 50. We are eager to explore and we hope this will inspire you too! Idaho Falls provides residents primarily with suburban housing and most residents own their home. Visit the Titanic Museum and get acquainted with the tragic experiences that the crew and passengers of Titanic endured during the ships maiden voyage. Because we split tasks, the copywriting workload is all on me and I spend about 50% of my time writing blog posts. Kayak through icebergs and glacier-carved fjords near the coastal waters. In the beginning, we were eager to travel and shoot as much as possible to start creating content for the blog. Smith Tower Observation Deck. 15 Best Things to do in South Dakota: The Ultimate Bucket List 45.9K followers. Get epic views of Virginia from Mt. Once the world's largest dam, this National Historic Landmark is still staggering in scale; its 17 turbines are capable of keeping the lights on in 1.3 million homes. Now we have a home, with a dedicated office that has a door. Disclosure: This post on the best things to do in Lake Tahoe in summer is sponsored by Hotels.com to bring forth some of the stunning wanderlust destinations in the USA. See geological wonders at Yosemite National Park. Take amazing pictures inside the Ice Castles in North Woodstock. 200+ Simple and Unique Bucket List Ideas - POPxo See the tulips explode with color at Skagit Valley. Hike the tallest mountain on Americas Atlantic Coast Mount Katahdin, Photograph the Portland Head Light, a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, built in 1791. The team at Two Scots Abroad Travel Guides is made up of international writers who work hard, save intensely and travel extensively, enjoying affordable staycations and international adventures just like you do! Do adventure activities like paragliding and skydiving. Head over to Ocean City Boardwalk and walk along the world-famous and award-winning boardwalk. P.S: Please join my new awesome Facebook group where we discuss all things travel, culture, and trip planning. Take roller coaster rides at Cedar Point in Sandusky. Spend a day or two camping in Shenandoah National Park. We strive to connect with clients and sponsors that align super well with our outdoor-loving, Pacific Northwest audience. Best Camping Essentials Basic Checklist 2021 | The Strategist One of the most unique bucket list ideas in Texas is going on a trip to the Texas State Fair. The Ultimate Ohio Bucket List: Hiking, Dining, Parks, And More What is Bucket List | Letter Project | Stanford Medicine I created Alabama Bucket List to explore my home state as a local but through the eyes of a tourist. 71 ideas to put on a bucket list. Rogers, the tallest peak in Virginia. Spend time at the Grand Canyon of the East, Letchworth State Park. Get amazing views of Atlantic City from Steel Pier amusement park. Drink Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Coleman 360 Sound and Light Lantern$45$60 now 25% off. Try the locally sourced products and seafood on the menus of Alaskas restaurants. When Timex learned about the event, the response was really positive, and they were delighted to see that this trip had such a big impact. 24 Swim at Slide Rock in Sedona. Baker Resort in Bellingham, Embark on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail the longest hiking-only trail in the world, Spend a weekend at the Snowshoe Mountain Resort in the winter, White water rafting at the New River Gorge National River in the fall, Picnicking and mountain biking at the Pipestem Resort State Park, Visit Berkeley Springs State Park for its mineral spa, Take a Seneca Caverns Cave tour in Germany Valley, Soak in views from the observation tower at the Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Go on a guided tour of Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Site, Explore historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee showcasing over 25,000 works of art, Hike, camp or go rock climbing at the Devils Lake State Park in eastern Sauk County, Spend time at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Check out the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee, Visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, with 21 islands and shoreline on the northern tip of Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior, Go on a self guided tour at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Learn about history of circus at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Soak in sunset views near the Cana Island lighthouse in Door County, Picnic or embark on a day hike at the Willow River State Park, Walk the Milwaukee Riverwalk in the evening, Try organic beer at the Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Visit Rib Mountain State Park in the fall to capture fall foliage (near the city of Wausau), Go cheese shopping at the Mars Cheese Castle, Explore the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Hike and camp at the Grand Teton National Park, Check out the UNESCO sites at the Yellowstone National Park from hot springs, geysers, wildlife, and lakes, Explore Devils Tower. Catch a ballgame at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros stadium.
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