Top Hidden Gem in Edinburgh (No One Told Me)

There’s a quiet kind of magic tucked at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. It’s where the city grows quiet as the crowds thin. This is Holyroodhouse. And behind the stately walls of the Palace, the sweet aroma of the gardens invigorate the senses. Holyroodhouse Garden is where history is alive in every leaf, flower…

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Drifting Through Weeki Wachee: Florida’s Dreamlike Spring-Fed River

For raw beauty and ultimate relaxation, nothing beats drifting across the crystal-clear waters of a Florida natural spring. Fortunately, one lies just an hour from my home along Florida’s West Coast. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park sits along the Nature Coast, home to the decades-old attraction of underwater mermaids —pure, unapologetic Florida kitsch. “Weeki Wachee” translates…

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The Best Travel Camera To Explore Your World

When GoPro released its Max 2 360 camera this fall, I paid close attention to the early reviews. Nearly every article and YouTube video raved about its capabilities, and PC Magazine even named it an Editors’ Choice as the top action camera on the market. That sealed my decision. I’m deeply rooted in the GoPro…

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Sitting By The Dock Of The Bay Watching A Tall Ship Pull Away

Excuse me for borrowing the title of the well-known Otis Redding song—slightly modified. But it feels fitting. Labor Day Monday finds me sitting at the Bar Harbor Inn’s outdoor restaurant, overlooking Frenchman Bay in Maine’s Acadia National Park. My view is spectacular, centered on the schooner Margaret Todd. A tourist favorite, it offers a relaxing sail…

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