Can you visit a natural wonder such as the Grand Canyon in one day? Is it worth the long drive if you only have limited time and if so: what is the best way to visit the Grand Canyon in one day only? I agonized over these and several other questions last spring, when tying down the last details of… View Post
If you are thinking of visiting the Hoover Dam with children, you may be wondering how fun the dam will be for them and if there is anything you need to know before reaching this remote engineering wonder. We also had this doubt and were delighted to discover that there is a lot in Hoover Dam for kids. The dam’s… View Post
Visiting the Hoover Dam was one of the highlights of you our American Southwest road trip last summer. Located on the state line between Nevada and Arizona, USA, Hoover dam is an impressive engineering feat attracting visitors from all over the world and a stop we strongly recommend to anyone driving in this area. In this post, we share information… View Post
If you are planning a visit to Ireland you may be wondering if adding a stop in Wicklow’s Powerscourt gardens and Powerscourt waterfall is worth it. Is the estate beautiful enough to be worth the drive? What there is there to see and what type of visitor should do? We know Powerscourt well and love spending our Sundays there as… View Post
American Southwest road trip itinerary: how to go from Southern California to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and back in 5 days. If you are planning a trip to the American Southwest but only have a handful of days, you may be wondering how much it is reasonable to include. I had this exact conundrum last spring. We were… View Post