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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When my niece was just a few months old, our family of four traveled to Portland, Oregon, for her baptism. We enjoyed several days of sightseeing, many family meals, and…
Park City may be an excellent ski resort, but it’s also a terrific summer destination. When all the snow melts, and the spring rains have passed, the mountains become green,…