The Harry Potter studio tour at Warner Brothers Studios Leavesden is the single most amazing experience you could have in the Harry Potter universe. After the wild success of the movies, Warner Brothers decided to showcase the sets, props, costumes, and so much more on their own lot. Whether you’re fan or not, it is a must-do, right outside of London!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot spots in SOHO!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot spots in St. James!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in Mayfair!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in Kensington

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in Westminster!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in lesser known sections of London!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in Covent Garden!

You could go to London 10 times and never see it all. The city is constantly growing, revitalizing, and adding new and exciting things around every corner. Check out all of the hot touristy spots, plus the little hidden gems almost long forgotten in the City of London!

Mount Vernon is a wonderful way to spend a day, especially if it’s Christmas time! Learn all about how the Washington family acquired the property, what George Washington did to make the home grand, Aladdin the camel, and so much more!

Get lost in the streets of Colonial Williamsburg! Wander through magical gardens, check out the grounds of William & Mary, and interact with colonial guides who teach you about some of the most important buildings, crafts, and people of the time period!

I went to Europe and Asia in the same day, saw an actual Bris room, partied all night, and decided I could check Istanbul off my list.

Frederick is one of those colonial and Civil War-era towns that looks like it was nearly untouched. With beautiful red brick buildings, cobblestone roads, and hidden signs of bygone eras, it’s a wonderful way to spend a day!

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.

Durango is one of those movie-quality western towns that everyone needs to see at least once. Nestled in the mountains, within a reasonable driving distance from many states, it offers a great weekend experience!

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.

Visiting Winston-Salem is like diving head-first into a time capsule. Both the downtown area, as well as the historic area, are so well-preserved that you feel like a time traveler, going from the 1700s all the way through the 1940s. It’s just that cool.

Raleigh is a former heavy industrial city-turned “hipster’s paradise” with restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and cocktail bars throughout. It made for a great weekend getaway that we can’t wait to visit again.