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Our most recent adventure was a non-stop 3 -day extravaganza covering the vastness of Virginia- from beaches, history, and southern cooking, to a beautiful hike to the top of Mt. Rogers with a Navy Seal.  If you are interested in following in our footsteps here is exactly where we went, where we stayed, what lessons we learned, and where we went to the bathroom…maybe we will [...]

Christmas is a perfect time of the year to get in touch with family, friends, and relatives. During this time, Americans are all busy planning trips and making the most of the festive holidays. We take you to some magnificent places in the United States that will surely give you the warmth of being at home and the joy of exploring something new. Hang on as we take you to a roll [...]

Welcome to the first installment of The Highpointers Blog. We will try to keep things brief, mainly because we have ADHD and if we sit in front of a computer too long we will go crazy! We have been climbing mountains and highpointing (climbing the highest natural point in whatever country or state we are in) for over two decades. Together we have climbed a [...]

Heading to the beach with little ones? Don’t panic! While the beach is the ultimate place for fun and sun, packing for a beach trip can be a tall order for those responsible for little beachgoers. To help avoid most major meltdowns (but let’s face it, you can’t avoid them all), we’ve compiled a list of the essentials you’ll need to ensure a memor [...]

After failing to wake up for my early morning flight on Sunday, July 22nd, I switched to a flight that departed around noon and landed in San Francisco at 1:30 PM.  I'd been planning to meet friends at Washington Park in Burlingame for birthday celebrations.  I knew changing to the later flight would cause me to arrive halfway through the festivities, but I figured I'd still [...]

Our most recent adventure was a non-stop 3 -day extravaganza covering the vastness of Virginia- from beaches, history, and southern cooking, to a beautiful hike to the top of Mt. Rogers with a Navy Seal.  If you are interested in following in our footsteps here is exactly where we went, where we stayed, what lessons we learned, and where we went to the bathroom…maybe we will [...]

Christmas is a perfect time of the year to get in touch with family, friends, and relatives. During this time, Americans are all busy planning trips and making the most of the festive holidays. We take you to some magnificent places in the United States that will surely give you the warmth of being at home and the joy of exploring something new. Hang on as we take you to a roll [...]

Welcome to the first installment of The Highpointers Blog. We will try to keep things brief, mainly because we have ADHD and if we sit in front of a computer too long we will go crazy! We have been climbing mountains and highpointing (climbing the highest natural point in whatever country or state we are in) for over two decades. Together we have climbed a [...]

Our most recent adventure was a non-stop 3 -day extravaganza covering the vastness of Virginia- from beaches, history, and southern cooking, to a beautiful hike to the top of Mt. Rogers with a Navy Seal.  If you are interested in following in our footsteps here is exactly where we went, where we stayed, what lessons we learned, and where we went to the bathroom…maybe we will [...]

Christmas is a perfect time of the year to get in touch with family, friends, and relatives. During this time, Americans are all busy planning trips and making the most of the festive holidays. We take you to some magnificent places in the United States that will surely give you the warmth of being at home and the joy of exploring something new. Hang on as we take you to a roll [...]

Welcome to the first installment of The Highpointers Blog. We will try to keep things brief, mainly because we have ADHD and if we sit in front of a computer too long we will go crazy! We have been climbing mountains and highpointing (climbing the highest natural point in whatever country or state we are in) for over two decades. Together we have climbed a [...]

Heading to the beach with little ones? Don’t panic! While the beach is the ultimate place for fun and sun, packing for a beach trip can be a tall order for those responsible for little beachgoers. To help avoid most major meltdowns (but let’s face it, you can’t avoid them all), we’ve compiled a list of the essentials you’ll need to ensure a memor [...]

Private accommodation rentals are set to reach $14.5 billion in 2019. Such a booming industry is likely due to the fact that renting a home comes with comforts not available in a hotel. Families can stay in private accommodations and enjoy the amenities they enjoy in their own homes.Though most private accommodations are kept and decorated like a home, and not in the sterile fa [...]

My entire life I’ve been an inbounds skier, but always wanted to get into the backcountry.  Growing up I’ve watched all kinds of ski movies from Warren Miller to Teton Gravity Research to big screen documentaries like First Descent.  Backcountry is a term commonly used for anything “out-of-bounds” from the ski resort.  I’ve always been interested in do [...]

Spring Break is upon us, so many families will be headed to the ski slopes this month.  We thought this was good information to take with you. – FRBO This post contains references to products from one or more of our or our guest bloggers advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. This guest blog comes from www.ViaPerspective.com IG: [...]

By Katie Marie   A trip to the Midwest wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the Windy City. Chicago’s living conditions of very cold weather may not be for everyone but is more so a metro area known for other attractors like deep-dish pizza and being one of the leading transportation hubs in the nation. The city that sits on Lake Michigan offers unique views of t [...]

Degraves Street embodies the cafe culture of Melbourne.  You'll find Australians engaged in lively conversation at the closely packed outdoor tables all day, any time of the week.  On the weekends people young and old will take a leisurely meal and coffee while communing with friends. Melbourne cafe culture dates back to a couple notable influxes of Italian immigration, in [...]

 Bourbon and Branch - We have to start with the tried and true here.  This is probably the most well-known speakeasy in San Francisco.  To enter, you'll need to make an online reservation.  You'll receive an email with your password to get in.  You'll stand on Jones St outside a nondescript door and punch a buzzer.  A voice from inside will answer and you'll give your [...]

I lived in Portland over the summer of 2017 and was looking for ways to meet people and experience something unique when I stumbled across AirBnB's brand new concept - the AirBnB Experience.  I'd been staying in quite a few AirBnBs and while playing around on the site I activated the Experience feature and sifted through hiking experiences, honey making and lavender picking un [...]

Happy Halloween!  We thought this week we'd bring you a super SPOOKY post about three of the most haunted places on Earth...  Buckle in! The first stop on our tour of the most haunted places on Earth is probably one of the most well-known and Iconic murder-houses of all time.  The Amityville Horror House in Amityville, NY was built in the 1920s by John Moynahan in the [...]

I settled into my seat on the last leg of my journey back from a summer teaching English in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I wasn’t too tired as I’d spent a few days in Istanbul slept for a few hours on my previous flight. I was now 2.5 hours from my soft bed in Austin. A handsome young man sat in the seat next to me and we began swapping travel stories. The [...]

In January of this year I embarked on a cross-country road trip, one that took me from San Francisco to New York City.  I loved every moment of the drive and of encountering our beautiful country from behind the wheel of my little Honda HRV.  I decided to go a bit out of my way to stop in one of my favorite places on earth, South Lake Tahoe. I began my drive early in the m [...]

Thanks to my American Express Platinum OPEN card, a luxury business card, I receive access to Centurion lounges all over the country.  These lounges range in services, from pedicures and massages to high-end dining and drinks you won't find in any other lounge (at least not for free).  I've always found these lounges to be less crowded and feature much nicer amenities and hig [...]

After failing to wake up for my early morning flight on Sunday, July 22nd, I switched to a flight that departed around noon and landed in San Francisco at 1:30 PM.  I'd been planning to meet friends at Washington Park in Burlingame for birthday celebrations.  I knew changing to the later flight would cause me to arrive halfway through the festivities, but I figured I'd still [...]