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A Perfect Fall Weekend in Acadia National Park

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Gorham Mountain Trail

I grew up visiting my grandparents every summer at their home in Trenton, Maine, right near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Maybe it’s partly due to my sentimental attachment to the place, but I think Acadia is one … Continue reading →

Posted in maine, outdoorsy, pet-friendly, usa Tagged maine, national parks, outdoors, travel, united states

One Day in Helsinki

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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Government building

For most of us living in the United States, going to another country for a day is hard to imagine. But in Europe it’s commonplace, thanks to an expansive train system and discount air carriers. When I found myself with a free … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, finland Tagged cities, europe, finland, scandinavia, travel

Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

48 Hours in Mo’orea

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Adrienne

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Mo'orea from the air

After our time in Bora Bora we headed over to another island, Mo’orea, for a quick two night stay. Mo’orea is just a hop, skip and a jump from the main island of Tahiti and can be reached by a … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged french polynesia, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Jeep Tours in French Polynesia: Bora Bora vs. Mo’orea

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Adrienne

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Belvedere Lookout, Mo'orea

One very popular activity in French Polynesia is taking a 4×4 jeep tour around the island, and we did this on both Bora Bora and Mo’orea. To understand what to expect on the jeep tour, you have to know a … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, french polynesia, luxury Tagged bora bora, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Sharks, Stingrays and Snorkeling: The Underwater World of Bora Bora

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Adrienne

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A stingray moving through the water, Bora Bora

Bora Bora is more than just warm turquoise water, lush green mountains, palm trees, and overwater bungalows (although it certainly is that). It’s also a snorkeler’s paradise. We spent a good deal of our trip face down in the water, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, snorkeling, south pacific, travel

Paradise Found at Le Méridien Bora Bora

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Adrienne

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Overwater bungalows at Le Méridien Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu

“Paradise” is really the only way I can think of to sum up Bora Bora. This beautiful South Pacific island rises up dramatically from the turquoise lagoon that surrounds it, and is famous for its beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, hotels, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, hotel reviews, south pacific, travel

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Yosemite National Park

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Upper Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Of all the things I loved about living in the Bay Area, one of my very favorites was having Yosemite National Park only a few hours away by car. Yosemite is one of the US’s most stunning National Parks, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, california, outdoorsy, usa Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

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