There are so many great places to see and so many things to do in the Phoenix area. And, one place that we’ve always loved to go to is Cave Creek. Cave Creek, Arizona is a small town nestled near the foothills of one of Arizona’s beautiful mountain ranges. Located north of the valley, it’s […]
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world. The wearing-o-the-green, Celtic music, shamrocks, and, of course, Irish food are all part of the scene, whether or not our heritage is actually Irish. So, what do vegetarians and vegans eat during the festivities? Recipes for corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s beef pie, and lamb stew […]
The Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa Arizona is famous for its resorts and spas, and the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is one of our favorite local places to get away. This famous resort is a great place to spend a leisurely afternoon or evening enjoying the scenic views, eating lunch in […]
We have been out of town this week at one of the most inspiring conferences that we’ve ever been to! Although I’ll write more on it later, we thought it might be interesting to show you what Phoenix is like this time of year. During the last several days, we’ve been sitting […]
PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon is one of the biggest — and this week-end it’s taking place in Phoenix. This event brings thousands of people to the valley every year during MLK week-end because, not only is the weather perfect, but scheduling the race on the holiday means that runners get an extra day […]
Goals-setting for 2014, a common practice this time of year. Most of us reflect on what we have accomplished the previous year and determine what we would accomplish in the next. Although many people go through the process of setting goals and then forget or completely dismiss them, sometimes the process is very helpful and productive. […]
Although I’ve never considered myself much of an adventurer, I’ve been very blessed to have had the opportunity to do some traveling (domestic and abroad) and see some really great sights. Because we’ve started the blog this year, it seems like a perfect platform for documenting travel adventures that we’ve taken in the past and […]
I shot this one-minute video freehand form the patio of in downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I were enjoying a cup of Camex coffee, basking in the beautiful whether and taking in the excitement of Ice Skating in downtown Phoenix. Every year the City of Phoenix blocks off Central Ave. from Washington St. south one block […]
Downtown Phoenix has a myriad of trendy places to eat, numerous, pscale hotels, sports venues, live theaters, a comedy club, Lucky Strike bowling alley, lots of retail shopping, and several great spas. Plus, let’s not forget that, during this time of year, there’s also the outdoor ice skating rink. This is a city that has […]
The grandkids are coming! What shall we plan for family activities? They always like to come to Phoenix and some of their favorite activities are documented here. But, one of their favorite activities this time of year is to go ice skating, and there just happens to be a great ice skating rink right in […]
When my husband and I started our blog, we decided to do it as a hobby. As I wrote in a previous post, we had taken a few classes, watched a handful of webinars, and decided that we would like to use the website as a platform. However, not only are we having fun with […]
Although I haven’t written about it earlier, Ron and I have been ‘showcasing’ the downtown Phoenix area for an online publication, Examiner.com, I’m the Phoenix City Guide! For the last two months, we’ve been publishing weekly articles about downtown, and, since we live in the heart of the city, it’s a perfect match! We’ve seen […]
The sun was peaking around the tall buildings on its mission to warm the streets in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I walked in alternating sun and shadow as we made the four block trek from our flat to Heritage Square. It’s mid-afternoon, October 26, 2013 and time to encounter seven to ten […]
Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, is one of our favorite places. It mixes ultra-modern buildings with historic architecture. It is culturally diverse, yet fiercely unique. The Dutch are known for being environmentally aware and for their progressive work ethic, yet traditionalism is obvious in clothing styles, transportation, and cuisine. Even during the harsh winter […]
We recently visited the Hall of Flame Fire Museum and it is truly one of our city’s gems. With almost an acre of fire history exhibits, this museum has the largest collection of firefighting apparatus in the United States. This one location houses more than 130 of the earliest steam and motorized fire engines and […]
Every year, the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico plays host to an annual event called the Balloon Fiesta. It’s a famous event that brings in upwards of one million visitors from all over the world to Albuquerque and nearby Santa Fe during the course of eight days. Albuquerque is located only an hour-and-a-half’s flight from […]
Nestled among the modern Phoenix Convention Center to the South, the Arizona Center shopping plaza to the north, and the Arizona State University – Downtown Campus to the East, stands one of the most prestigious cathedrals in the Valley. St. Mary’s Basilica, founded in 1881 and completed in 1914, is the only basilica in Arizona. […]
Would you like to get away, but don’t know how you can afford it? Is it one of those ideas that is planned haphazardly because of insufficient funds or a complete lack of funds? A family vacation is a great bonding time, and it is a time that will be cherished and remembered as some […]
For business commuters and tourists alike, the Amtrak from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seattle, Washington, is a popular mode of transportation. To begin with, there’s easy on-off access. The Pacific Central Station in Vancouver is located conveniently at the end of the False Creek Inlet, just minutes from the famous Expo building and the downtown […]
1. Victoria Hippo Tours Our tour guide was witty, knowledgeable, and fun during our 90-minute tour. Kids of all ages will love riding in the bright yellow and purple hippo-bus while enjoying sights in–and around– the beautiful harbor! 2. Royal BC Museum This museum offers summer activities such as a Lecture Series about adventurers […]