From the moment we began planning our trip to Northern Vietnam I had a cruise through Halong Bay on my to do list. This was non-negotiable I told my family.…
I grew up in Chicago, so to say that I love this city is an understatement. We moved to California when I was fifteen, and at first our return trips…
“What are we going to do in Chicago?” Jason asked as we were driving to LAX to catch our flight. He knows I love to plan our trips and that…
Rediscovering downtown Los AngelesOk, I admit, I’ve taken downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) for granted. After living in Southern California for 35 years I’ve not given this section of LA its…
I love to travel. I love to to stay in nice hotels, eat delicious food, drink good wine (or beer or cocktails) and take cool tours. Unfortunately, I am not…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…