Hip, Quirky and Remote–a day trip to Point Reyes Station
Located in West Marin County, California, near the mouth of Tomales Bay, Point Reyes Station has existed with various names since 1875 when the railroad arrived. Local resident, Galen Burdell…
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Normally, when our family travels, we make our own arrangements for everything; hotel, airport transfers, tours, dining reservations, etc. I consider ourselves seasoned travelers and look forward to researching every…
Time for the unexpected–Vik and Stykkishólmur
A few days later, our travel plans changed (click here to learn more), and we found ourselves unexpectedly in the seaside village of Stykkishólmur on the Snaefellsnes Penninsula. This small…
Iceland–relaxation or adventure?
I love planning my future travel. I start far in advance and research everything--where to stay, what to see, best restaurants, local customs and currency, etc. One of the best…
Don’t Overlook Pacific Grove
Don't get me wrong, I love Monterey, California, and never tire of visiting the historic Cannery Row and spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium. In fact, we have been taking our now…
Beyond the Las Vegas Strip–Hiking in Red Rock
During our first trip here we opted for a Red Rock Canyon hiking tour and enjoyed every minute of it. Our guide was originally from Poland, but had lived in…