Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest and wildest event where hundreds of base jumpers jump over 850 feet off of the New River Gorge Bridge into the valley below. It’s the only day of the year that they close down this bridge, so that thousands of people can watch these jumpers who come from all over the world catapult into the Gorge.
Just half an hour outside the nation’s capital lies one of the nation’s natural hidden gems, Great Falls National Park. A great place to watch the raging rapids in the Spring, have an afternoon barbecue in the Summer, or enjoy the spectacular foliage in the Fall, Great Falls National Park is worth tacking on to a Washington, D.C. visit during most non-winter months of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for a day exploring this national beauty.
Ever since we spent two months in Bali – the brunch Mecca of the world – in Fall 2018, our perspective on what a great brunch city is has been drastically skewed. As self-proclaimed brunch connoisseurs, we were pleasantly surprised and extremely impressed with the number of outstanding Aussie-style cafes in Lisbon.
From avo toasts to elaborate egg dishes to outstanding coffee, Lisbon punches above its weight class in terms of mouth-watering, insta-worthy brunch spots. Many of them are relatively new, but more and more of them are popping up around the city as Lisbon continues to evolve.
As a bonus, these restaurants also offer very affordable prices, definitely some of the best you’ll find in western europe!
We tried over a dozen brunch spots over the month that we spent in Lisbon and have compiled our top 9 Lisbon brunch recommendations below.
Two days into our Vietnam adventure, and we were somehow already exhausted. Or maybe it was just me. With swollen feet, severe dehydration, and immense exhaustion, let’s just say my transition to SE Asia from North America was rough. Luckily, we’d booked a tour with L’Azalee Cruises, on their premium cruise, toward the beginning of …
An alluring gem just half an hour away from Lisbon, Sintra is best known for its historical and beautiful castles that attract tourists from around the world. Although the castles are most definitely must-see attractions, there’s more to the region to experience, and to thus create the perfect day trip!