Ron and I arrived in this Mexican colonial favorite – San Miguel de Allende after a four-hour bus ride from Mexico City. Yes, we took a double-decker cross country bus! Public transportation in Mexico is not what you might think. Here, buses run on-time, are modern, clean, and have bathrooms. When you purchase tickets you […]
Ron and I just finished a short stay in Mexico City where we attended an International Living conference. It’s easy to see why the conference was held here because Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The conference was packed with information and we enjoyed visiting with many of […]
What do drinking games, dancing young people, and Pope Francis have in common? The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy. When we visit Rome our go to hotel is the Mecenata Palace Hotel which is located atop Esquiline Hill. The hotel is directly across the street from the Basilica, and our requested room […]
Venice is one unique city. Busy canals filled with gondolas and water taxis. The Byzantine design adds mystique to this affluent and prestigious community. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice is, by far, one of the most revered buildings in the city. This elegant structure symbolizes Venetian wealth, prestige, and power, and continues to be a […]
Recently, I had the privilege of guest posting on one of my favorite travel websites, Explore River Cruises. In my article, titled, “Places to See on a Rhine River Cruise,” I described our experience of cruising down the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For us, it was the most interesting, scenic, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Beautiful Christ Church Cathedral is located in the heart of the downtown area in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cathedral is dwarfed by its neighbors including the Fairmont Hotel which is directly across the street. This church has a fascinating history. It was started by a small group of people in the mid-1880s on land […]
We are enamored with Victoria, BC,with its clean air, ocean breezes, abundant foliage, and organic eateries. In short, it won our hearts. The Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum is a Victorian-era castle complete with lavish furnishings, stunning woodwork and lots of stained glass. Most of the décor is original and boasts one of the most […]
We perked a pot of coffee and cooked a bit of toast in the condo while working on our computers. When we realized it was 11:30 we decided to get some blood flowing and take a journey. This time we started walking the opposite direction from the past two days; I’m not sure what direction […]
Victoria BC Canada is the largest seaside citiy on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is an easy commuter plane ride from Seattle and is one of the places we’ve always wanted to visit. First impression was that Victoria BC Canada is a city that has a quiet ability for bringing out the best […]
If your family vacation includes planning activities for kids spanning in age from young children to teen-agers, Phoenix and the surrounding suburbs are waiting to be your playground. But where are the best places for seeing a majors baseball game, traveling through space, and for taking an Australian boat ride? The list of family attractions […]