Keswick is one of those little towns that comes as a complete surprise to someone visiting for the first time. While small in size, it is teeming with great restaurants and shops, happy people walking everywhere with their dogs, and Victorian-era buildings in every direction.

Ballater and Braemar are known for frequent royal visits, great shops and restaurants, and a bit more of a sophisticated, yet outdoorsy kind of feel. One minute, you could be walking down the streets of Ballater, only to run smack into an outdoor adventure fair; and the next minute, you could be in Braemar, dining in the Fife Arms just two days after the Queen. Yes, this happened to us.

The Applecross/Shieldaig area of Scotland is peaceful. The mountains plunge into the crystal clear lochs, the wildlife is everywhere you look, the incredibly fresh air makes you want to bottle it, and the stillness that brings your mind to a much-needed ease are all what makes this part of Scotland so spectacular.

The Isles of Harris and Lewis will leave you in complete awe the entire time you're there. From foggy mountain passes, to cliffs plunging into crystal blue waters, to an old Victorian town, these Isles have every landscape imaginable and it's merely a 4-hour roundtrip to see it all!

As you drive through Skye, you want to compare it to other places you've been, but you just can’t, because it's unlike any place you've ever been. Whether it's the endless amount of waterfalls, perfectly rocky mountains, plunging into the green valleys; or all of the wildlife around you, it's just heaven.

Oban is a small, very busy, well-preserved Victorian town that was founded on whisky but thrives on tourism. At first glance, it may feel run down and not worth a look. However, once you walk along the bay and really see the architecture, you will find yourself intrigued by what stories these buildings hold.

The Isle of Islay is known for its many whisky distilleries, its windy days, its sheep and cattle farms (including its woolen mill), as well as its long history. But, when you experience it for yourself, it's so much more than that. Take a peek inside and plan your own trip!

Since 1728, Middleburg has (mostly) been a place of peaceful respite for the well-to-do, as well as the most renowned hunt and steeplechase area in the country. Every time we go, we never want to leave.

Estes Park is best known for its “role” in The Shining however, it’s real history is far less spooky. It’s a great way to spend a weekend, steeped in turn-of-the-century times.

If there’s one word that can describe this mile-high city, it’s “growth”. Like any city, it faced its ups and downs, but it’s one of few that continues its comeback story even better than before. If you love history, food, and the excitement of what’s around you, then this city is for you!

Cortez’s and Mesa Verde’s histories span over 11,000 years when Native Americans owned the land. And, somehow, much of this history is still preserved in the beautiful national parks these towns still have. It’s worth the stop - especially to see the ancient pueblos!

Boulder is a beautiful, artsy town, nestled in the Colorado mountains. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, leisurely taking in the sights of Pearl Street, or exploring abandoned areas.

Sedona is what made me move here. There’s something magical, almost supernatural about it, drawing you in every chance it gets. It’s forever my spiritual place.

Our first cruise on Virgin Voyages to Marseilles, Nice, Monaco, Palma de Mallorca, and Ibiza was pretty great! Check out our experience with booking the cruise, on board the ship, as well as each of the ports.

Montserrat Monastery is one of those places that you must visit at least once in your life. Only an hour from Barcelona, it offers the most incredible views, history, and hikes!

While this is my home state, there’s so much I have yet to see! Check out my complete bucket list of everything I still have yet to do.

Seychelles had been my dream for nearly 25 years, and it’s unreal I was able to check that dream off my list. The waters are the clearest most blue-green I’ve ever seen and the jungle fauna are so beautiful. It is truly unlike no other place on earth and we hope that you get to experience it for yourself. So read through and make your own itinerary!

Simply put - North Wales deserves its own two-week trip. If you haven’t visited there, you can’t truly understand just how stunning and peaceful this country is until you do. See Alice in Wonderland’s birthplace, walk through the mountains of Snowdonia, walk across the 126 ft.-high aqueduct for the most perfect sunset, and take a stroll through Conwy castle!

Belfast has had one heck of a dark and dangerous history, but what has emerged and continued to evolve, is extraordinary. While we were only there a couple of days, we got to take The Black Cab Tour and the Giant’s Causeway Tour - both of which were fascinating trips you will read more about in this post.

While we only stopped in Penrith for lunch, this charming little (extremely historic) town makes for a great weekend getaway! Check out all there is to experience there.