Affordable Weekend Trips in the Southeastern USA

The Southeast is known for warm weather, friendly culture, delicious food, and fun road trips. From the beaches to the mountains, there’s always something to do for every type of traveler. Whether you’re a family looking for a weekend getaway, a couple with eyes on a romantic weekend, or a solo traveler looking to explore the region’s unique culture, The South has it all. Big cities along with small towns and beautiful countryside await.

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Affordable Weekend Trips in the Southeastern U.S.

The Southeast is known for warm weather, friendly culture, delicious food, and fun road trips. From the beaches to the mountains, there's always something to do for every type of traveler. Whether you're a family looking for a weekend getaway, a couple with eyes on a romantic weekend, or a solo traveler looking to explore the region's unique culture, The South has it all. Big cities along with small towns and beautiful countryside await.

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Edinburgh
Edinburgh

A Weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the U.K. with their 12th century castle and medieval architecture found throughout Old Town. You can easily spend a weekend exploring the winding streets with their hidden alleyways and climbing up to mountain top viewpoints. Use this weekend tour as your guide to get the most out of everything Edinburgh has to offer.

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

A Weekend in the Orkney Islands of Scotland

Located off the north coast of mainland Scotland, the Orkney Islands offer some of the best preserved ancient sites in all of the U.K. From 5,000-year-old villages to World War Two era sunken ships poking out of the lochs, Orkney is like stepping back in time. Orkney is a place of constant discovery, with archaeologists are flocking here every summer to discover some new Neolithic period artifacts.

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Kyoto, Japan
Ivy in Kyoto, Japan

An Interview with Ivy from Kollecting Koordinates

Maximizing one's time to travel while still working a full-time job is a reality for most people, as taking long periods of time off from working is not always practical. Not only is vacation time limited, but so are finances. But maximizing that time to travel is something that Ivy Ko has mastered. With her husband, she has traveled to a long list of dream destinations around the world while still maintaining her full time career at home. And her website is proof, as she is the mastermind behind Kollecting Koordinates, a travel blog full of inspiration, stories, and beautiful photography. We wanted to get to know Ivy a little more (and so should you), so we asked her for an interview. Here's what she had to say about travel, life, and the world. So, Ivy, tell us about yourself... Hello, I'm Ivy! I'm the content creator behind Kollecting Koordinates, a Canadian blog highlighting the beauty and ease of travel…

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