Scenes from Salzburg
After spending three days in Munich and touring Neuschwanstein, the next stop on our May European adventure was Salzburg! An easy and inexpensive train ride from Munich, Salzburg is a quaint, beautiful town, full of beautiful architecture and gorgeous gardens. It is, of course, famous for being the setting for the Sound of Music. So…
A Hidden Oasis in Death Valley
It all started with a Los Angeles Times article about tipis in the desert. A night in a tipi in Death Valley? Why not! We journeyed west for a short, five-hour drive from L.A. to China Ranch, a date farm and hidden oasis outside of Death Valley National Park, where we stayed for a night…
Discovering Hanoi
Hanoi was the first stop on our four month trip through Asia and we completely fell in love! The rambling streets of the Old Quarter, packed with pho carts and motorcycles, are made for wandering and getting lost. When we travel, we do everything we can to immerse ourselves in local culture. We started each…
Streets of Poznan
There’s no need to follow a tourist guide in order to discover the spirit of Poznan! As the fifth largest city (and one of the oldest) in Poland, Poznan immediately impresses. Travelers will be pleasantly surprised with a desire to discover more of this city’s hidden streets, tucked-away churches and friendly atmosphere. Poznan offers its…
Street Art in Melbourne
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne is famous for its coffee, tennis, and its status as one of the street art capitals of the world. Nestled in the narrow laneways of the Central Business District is some of the most unique and colorful art in the world, created by a diverse array of artists. Far from traditional…
Trekking Through Patagonia
Armed with adventurous ambition, a friend and I set off for the far, southern reaches of South America in hopes of crossing off a personal bucket list item, Patagonia. The alluring panoramas of our trip were cradled by an ever-changing climate, giving us a fierce dose of Patagonia during its most mild season. After thoroughly…
A Spring Day in Dingle
My husband and my family all traveled to Ireland for a week this spring. Everything we had read told us of how much rain we should expect and that, if we were truly lucky, we may see only a few short breaks of sun. While were utterly blessed (and pleasantly surprised) on most of our…
Relaxing in The Dominican Republic
In November of last year we enjoyed a trip to the southeastern section of The Dominican Republic known as La Romana. The weather was absolutely wonderful with no rainfall at all during our five-day stay. We made our home at the Hotel Be Live Canoa, which sits on a very out-of-shape road along with other…
An Escape to Italy and France
Our trip to France and Italy began in Nice at the Cote d’Azur. We enjoyed a stroll down La Promenade des Anglais where we dipped our toes into the clear blue water of the pebbly beach and savored lunch at Le Vieux Nice. We then spent the afternoon popping into the city’s little shops and…
A Weekend in Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport is a beautiful and charming oceanfront destination located in southern Maine. I had the pleasure of visiting this peaceful, dog-friendly town for a summer weekend in July and every bit of it was a vision straight from a postcard. Gorgeous old Victorian homes and vintage memorabilia are nestled downtown along with a great shopping…
Camping the Ring Road of Iceland
While my husband and I love camping, I wouldn’t call us avid campers. Rather, we’re just regular folks who camp a few weekends a year to get out of the city. Instead of camping locally we decided to take our gear overseas and camp along Iceland’s Ring Road. Iceland had been on my “wish list”…