Stonehenge & Avebury–The Perfect Day Trip From London
I’ve known about Stonehenge as long as I can remember. Seeing it in person earlier this year was everything I expected. Yes, I've read plenty of mixed reviews online, but…
Cotswold Way–3 Day Walk Through West England
You may not recognize the name, “The Cotswolds”, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen the photos of charming stone cottages along cobblestone streets surrounded by green, rolling hills dotted…
Food In Madrid–Where and What You Should Eat In Spain’s Capital
The Madrid food scene was the highlight of our recent trip to Spain. This city, and this country, sure know how to eat! When you take into account the reasonable…
A Fat Tire Tour Along The Berlin Wall
November 9, 2019, will mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I knew that during our visit in late October, we needed to honor this special…
Chimpanzee Trek in Kibale National Park
When I began planning our trip to Uganda, I had no idea I would see chimpanzees in the wild. The primary reason I was even in Uganda was to see…
Airport Lounge Access–How To Get It Now!
I love airports and I love flying. Then I discovered airport lounges. Now I love airports and flying even more. But even if you’re not a fan of airports or…
Best National Parks in California
California is fortunate to be home to nine national parks--more than any other state in the U.S.--and five national monuments. It could take a lifetime to explore all that national…
Travel Safety Part Two–How To Protect Yourself While Exploring The World
This article wasn’t written to frighten anyone or discourage travel anywhere in the world. Instead, I hope that you'll find plenty of practical steps to take to make your next…
Channel Islands Kayaking & Hiking–A Day On Santa Cruz Island
While many national parks face record crowds, the Channel Islands remains among the least visited national parks in the United States. In fact Channel Islands has about one tenth the…
Travel Safety Part One–How To Protect Yourself While Exploring The World
The world can be a scary place. From natural disasters to political upheaval and car crashes to shark attacks, some days the news makes us all want to stay in…