Have you ever seen maple trees turn bright red against the ocean? As a travel writer who has visited Acadia National Park 12 times over 8 years, I can tell…
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We are Bert and Rusha Sams, a couple who still love traveling and seeing new sights even though we’re in our 70s. Our wisdom and decades of travel experience guide everything we do at Ohtheplaceswesee. We believe that age should never stop anyone from exploring the world.
We started this site because we saw too many travel guides that ignored the real challenges families face when traveling. Our writers have years of hands-on experience planning trips, hiking with kids, and finding budget-friendly options
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