Jason and I love to get away for a few days right after Christmas. After weeks of decorating, shopping, cooking, and entertaining, we like to have some time to relax…
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…
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,…
Venice Beach is unlike any other beach town I’ve ever seen. This isn’t the place to come if you’re looking to relax on white sand while the palm trees sway…
Laguna Beach is at it’s best in the summer. From the unparalleled Pageant of the Masters to the funky Sawdust Festival this town pulls out all the stops from late…
After exploring Boston, it’s time to leave the city and experience all the region has to offer. Whether you enjoy theme parks, quaint seaside towns, or a city known for…
At a certain point along the 10 Freeway rows of giant, steel, windmills appear. Some are spinning furiously while others are frozen in place. They seem to go on forever,…
Should I stay or should I go? That's the challenge I face when I visit a new city. Do I stay and explore this cool new place, or do I…
After twenty-five years of regular trips to Portland, Oregon, I finally had the opportunity to visit the other Portland. So I headed cross-country from Southern California so I could finally…
Midcoast Maine is a destination in its own right, but it’s also a common path between Portland and Acadia National Park. According to National Geographic, Acadia is one of the…