Wild and beautiful. Two great words to describe North Cascades National Park. The cascade mountain range is rugged and vast with peaks soaring over 8,000 feet and is surrounded by more than 300 glaciers. During our trip to the Pacific Northwest we spent a full day in the park and chose to hike the Thunder…
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San Antonio
While on a cross country road trip to see Big Bend National Park, we took a detour to the east side of Texas to see the sights in San Antonio. During our two night visit we enjoyed the comfortable and laid back vibe of Texas’ second largest city. Below are a couple of our favorite…
Split
Packed with stunning Roman ruins and a beautiful waterfront, Split was the final stop on our Western Balkan adventure. We spent our time meandering the marble streets while licking ice cream cones and souvenir shopping. Split is also a great location to use as a jumping off point for excursions to nearby Blue Cave and…
Kotor
Snuggled between a high cliff and the Adriatic, Kotor-Montenegro is often referred to as “little Dubrovnik.” This thick brick walled city with its labyrinth of tiny streets and alleys can be explored in a day. We spent an afternoon and the following morning meandering the Old Town; marveling at churches, climbing the steep wall behind…
Nashville, Tennessee
Known for Honky Tonks and country music our Nashville, Tennessee trip itinerary included all that plus a couple side trips to take in the area’s history and culture. We also sampled a few of the region’s better known meals and found a few hours to explore a couple museums. Here are our must see sights…
Travel Journal
Pictures and souvenirs are probably the most common ways in which we attempt to catalog and remember our travel experiences. These images and items transport us to the memorable moments we spent on our vacation adventures. I love pictures and I love to purchase souvenirs or travel treasures as I call them. Despite having walls…
Travel Christmas Tree
A good deal led to a good idea. While browsing a favorite craft store I came upon a super slim, 7-foot, pre-lit Christmas tree on sale for $40. Boom, a travel Christmas tree was born. Once purchased, I was on a mission to scour a dozen stores and all corners of the Internet for the…
Washington DC
There is so much to see and do in our nation’s capital; Washington DC. Deciding how to divide up your travel time can be tough. Set your sights on the most important sites and settle in for a Washington DC travel itinerary that’s jammed packed with history and adventure. My husband and I traveled to…
Winter in Colorado-Minus the Skiing
Colorado averages over 300 inches of snow per year, making ski destinations like Vail, Breckenridge and Aspen a beacon for skiers who want to swoosh down powdery trails. However, you don’t need to brave a black diamond to enjoy Colorado in the wintertime. Here is a three day Colorado winter itinerary that includes lots of…
Honeymoon in New York City
When you think honeymoon, you most likely think of white, sandy beaches and warm ocean breezes. Not us. When planning our honeymoon in New York City we were looking to fill our days with museums, history, architecture, great food and nightlife. New York City was the perfect fit. The day after we said ‘I do”…