Readers from the Bay Area have shared their travel adventures this past year, showcasing experiences from Tennessee and Spain. A family from San Rafael visited Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, enjoying its attractions and autumn decorations. They appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere and seasonal activities. Another couple from San Jose trekked the Camino de Santiago, marking their journey with a celebration at a key milestone. Through these tales, readers offer tips for travelers, encouraging exploration and sharing valuable insights on timing and activities.
We stayed with friends in Nashville and drove 3.5 hours to Pigeon Forge to visit Dollywood, which was much better than we expected—wholesome, friendly, and more crowded.
We chose early October to miss the hot humid summer, and the weather was perfect with 70s every day, dropping into the 60s on the day we left.
Walking the Camino de Santiago from France to Spain was a memorable experience for us, especially celebrating at the 100 km left to go marker.
Dollywood was decked out for fall with thousands of real pumpkins and plastic carved pumpkins lit up, enhancing our visit with seasonal charm.
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