Sintra, Portugal, is a small town just an hour train ride from Lisbon, making it a very popular destination for day-trippers from the nearby capital city. The forested, hilly area surrounding Sintra has a much milder climate than the…
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Haarlem is a very walkable town and a fun place to explore with its winding Medieval streets and brick alleyways. It's also just 15-minutes away from Amsterdam by train, making it a great choice if you're looking for a…
This past Memorial Day weekend, I visited the three towns of Martha’s Vineyard as a day trip from Cape Cod with my husband and mother. We took our bikes over with us on the ferry so we could do…
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Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard: Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown
Located just off the southern coast of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard is an island made for day-trippers looking for fresh seafood, beautiful beaches, and quaint historic neighborhoods. Even though staying on Martha’s Vineyard can be pricey, it’s a relatively…
No trip to Paris is complete without a trip to Disneyland! Disneyland is just a quick 40 minute train ride from the city center, making it a reasonable day trip from Paris. Disneyland Paris is comprised of two parks: Disneyland Park…
Amboise is only about 2 hours from Paris by train, making it the perfect getaway when you want to take a couple of days to explore the idyllic French countryside and enjoy some amazing cuisine while you're at it.…
Amsterdam has lots of options for day trips thanks to the Netherlands being a compact and public-transportation-friendly country. Spring is a great time to get outside of the city to see the countryside and, of course, the flowers. Many…
After nearly two weeks of rain, the sun decided to make an appearance this past Saturday with temperatures finally reaching the upper 60s. We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and headed to Keukenhof Gardens. Given the…