March 2017 When you have a couple of days off before making a big career change, what do you do? Go to Mexico! Unfortunately, this one had no planning and […]
Location
Fairbanks Ice Sculptures and Hot Springs
The best time to visit Fairbanks, Alaska is definitely during the BP World Ice Art Championships. The competition is usually around the end of February and beginning of March. Prepare […]
Formula Drift Seattle Weekend
If you like cars, racing or are just looking for something different to do, look up Formula Drift. To give you an idea, cars go sideways while inches apart from […]
Oneonta Gorge: Short, cold, and amazing!
Hiked: July 2016 Oneonta Gorge is undoubtedly one of the absolute best “hikes” in Oregon. As long as your willing to get wet, you absolutely need to put this at […]
Boston in a Day(ish)
Traveled: June 2016 The oldest bar in America, Italian food as good as Italy’s, parks everywhere. Go to Boston if it is for a few hours or just a day. […]
Montreal Weekend Adventure
Traveled: June 2016 Want to get to Europe but can’t afford to cross the ocean? Go to Montreal! With it’s French speaking, old town living, and delicious food eating, you […]
F1 Canada Grand Prix
Traveled: June 2016 Surviving (and having the best time of your life) at the Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix with General Admission tickets. I have to admit up front that […]
Natural Bridges and Guler Ice Caves
April 2016 Near Mt Adams, just west of Trout Lake, are the Guler Ice Caves. Easy to get to and easy to get around. Just a little less than 2 […]
Mendenhall Glacier Day
Traveled: March 2016 Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, AK is a fantastic landmark that is disappearing! Ok, so it is disappearing slowly but still, go, before it is gone. It is easy to […]
New Zealand Hot Springs
Traveled: September 2014 One of the best (and cheapest) attractions in New Zealand are the Hot Springs! Not only are there many of them, they are all unique. Here are […]
Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip
August 2015 Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius is a super easy day trip from Rome. And they are both an absolute must for anyone’s trip to Italy. I knew we had […]
Campervan Adventure in New Zealand
Traveled: September 2014 The Campervan: An Adventure of a Lifetime When my husband and I decided to vacation to New Zealand, on a very tight budget, I knew we were in […]
Accommodations in Italy
Traveled: August 2015 I searched multiple options for our accommodations in Italy. From vacation rentals to hostels and hotels. I am used to planning for 1 or 2 people, in […]
Been There
Done That
San Antonio Mother Daughter Trip
Traveled: 2014 San Antonio is a great weekend trip. My mom and I went on a whim to check it out because we wanted to escape the rain and cold. […]
Wandering the Roman Forum
Traveled: August 2015 I admit I did not know much about the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill prior to visiting it. My focus was entirely on the Colosseum. It just […]
Visit The Colosseum
Traveled: August 2015 The Colosseum is an obvious must see when visiting Rome. Not only for the “I’ve been there” factor or the “I can picture Russell Crowe” fun. It […]