5 of Our Favorite Napa and Sonoma Wineries to Visit

In a previous article, we broke down the differences between Napa and Sonoma to give broad views on these two rather unique winemaking regions.

In it, we loosely mentioned some of the vineyards we checked out during our first trip to the area, but spent most of the article speaking in generalities about the regions as a whole.

Today, we wanted to dive into the Napa Valley wineries and Sonoma wineries themselves, and highlight a few that stood out to us as being must visits!

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16 of The Best Places to Visit on a Florida Road Trip

The following is a guest post from This is My South.

Florida is a great destination when it comes to road trips. There are unique things to see in every corner of the state and it’s easy to traverse by both major highways and backroads. It has an abundance of natural springs just begging you to come take a dip and maybe even spot a manatee!

No matter which part of the state you’re interested in tackling, you’re sure to find something to see. Rent a car, pack your bags, and book your hotel for the ultimate Florida road trip.

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A Guide to Travel in Mexico City – What to See, Do, Eat

The following is a guest post from Claire’s Footsteps.

I consider Mexico City to be one of the most underrated places that I have ever visited. The capital is one of the largest cities in the world, with a fascinating history spanning from ancient empires, through the Spanish invasion, to the present-day melting pot that is the heart of all things Mexican.

Yet, many travellers don’t travel in Mexico City due to fears of its safety. While I’m not going to pretend that the city and country are crime-free, most tourists to both have a hassle-free stay, and it is very easy to avoid being a victim of crime here.

I personally lived in Mexico City as a teenager and have re-visited a few times as an adult, and have loved the place a little more every time. So, if you are thinking about visiting Mexico City for the first time, here are my recommendations of things to see and do, as well as where and what to eat. Enjoy!

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9 Animals We Spotted in Murchison Falls National Park

When you go on a safari in Africa, odds are good you’re going to have a favorite spot. That one park that stands out as being leaps and bounds better than the rest.

This is not because the park is actually a better spot, but rather that your experience in the park is the best based on the luck of your itinerary, weather, and chance animal viewings.

In Namibia, ours was Etosha National Park. In Botswana, ours was the Okavango Delta. And on our Uganda safari, ours was Murchison Falls National Park.

While we still did not see the big five (we have never seen a leopard anywhere), we came close, and our animal viewing experience was one of the best we’ve ever had. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite shots of the beautiful creatures we saw!

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