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Top Things To Do in Chesapeake City, MD
Chesapeake City is a small town in Maryland with no railroad or traffic lights located on the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal, one of the world’s busiest commercial shipping canals. This small town makes for a great day trip by car or is a wonderful stop for boats traveling the east coast or on the…
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A Detailed Guide to Paducah, Kentucky – Things to do, Restaurants, and more!
Paducah is a gem on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. We visited Paducah and were blown away by its small-town charm, architecture, interesting attractions, and history. This guide to Paducah, Kentucky, includes detailed information on the best attractions and restaurants, where to stay, and more. For our fellow boaters, make sure to check out…
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The Best Kayaking and Paddleboarding in the Florida Keys: Tours, Spots, and More!
The crystal clear water brimming with marine life, mangrove tunnels that transport you to another world, and easy access to the water make the Florida Keys one of the best spots for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding! Maybe you’re interested in exploring the water without getting wet and salty, which makes exploring by kayak and stand-up…
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What to Wear on a Boat
We lived aboard our boat full-time for 2.5 years and traveled America’s Great Loop, experiencing weather conditions ranging from below freezing to hot and humid 85 degrees. In this post, we share our recommendations for what to wear on a boat. We wore several key pieces constantly because they kept us warm/cool and comfortable on…
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A Detailed Guide to Boating the Dismal Swamp Canal
The Dismal Swamp Canal is the oldest operating man-made canal in the United States and connects the Chesapeake Bay with the Albemarle Sound through a 22-mile-long waterway. The Dismal Swamp Canal is one of two protected ICW routes boaters can take when transiting north or south. We cruised this waterway twice, once in the spring…
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How to Document A Trip through Photos and Videos
There are many ways to document your travels and share your trip with family, friends, and strangers. We’ve documented our trips to 13 countries, and most recently, we recorded our journey around America’s Great Loop through daily vlogs where we shared the highs, lows, and everything in between. In this post, we share the different…
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The 11 Best Snorkeling in Florida Locations
When planning a trip to the sunshine state, one thing everyone should consider is where is the best snorkeling in Florida. You shouldn’t spend all of your time laying out on the beach and eating your favorite local food. While that’s definitely important, we highly recommend you spend some time at the best snorkel spots…
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Oriental, NC: The Charming Town You’ll Visit and Won’t Want to Leave
As we pulled into the harbor in Oriental, North Carolina, we were looking for a mythical free dock and a comfortable place to sleep. We didn’t expect to find a town as unique as its name. Walking through Oriental, we quickly found a common theme: people who had passed by car or sailboat once and…
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The Elegant Eastern Shore Escape, Oxford, Maryland
During our boating journey around the US, we visited the secluded Oxford, Maryland, and were shocked at how peaceful and artsy the town was. We didn’t have much time to research Oxford before visiting, but when we stumbled upon some of the best home-made ice cream in the United States, cute hand-painted picket fences all…
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Solomons Island Travel Guide – Everything You NEED to Know
Solomons Island, Maryland, is the getaway you’ve been waiting for. Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River on the Chesapeake Bay, it represents a rich history of maritime endeavors from the time Isaac Solomon started his Oystering enterprise in the late 1800s until today, as tourism brings people from all around for the local…
