There is so much to love about the Mile-High City in Colorado! Denver is an urban epicenter surrounded by the beautiful Rockies! So whether you are looking for the high-energy of a city vaca or breathtaking beauty of nature – Denver has you covered! Today I have travel expert Jennifer Weatherhead visiting us from the …
Our Amazing Adventure in the Galápagos Islands
This summer we were so fortunate to realize a trip that has been on my bucket list for decades! I’m very excited to tell you about our amazing adventure in the Galápagos Islands. We traveled with National Geographic Linblad Expeditions, and the entire trip was full of new experiences for us. From snorkeling and kayaking …
It’s Time to Plan Your Spring and Summer Travel
The weather is warming up and vacation time for this teacher is right around the corner. As a teacher, I live my life, like most families, according to a school calendar. That means my vacation time is tied to the major holidays and summertime! With spring break right around the corner and summer vacation not …
My Escape to Paris
Ah, Paris, the city of lights, the city of love. It has the power to seduce you with its promise of romance, gastronomic delights, dramatic architecture, and its world of art and fashion. Sitting at a streetside cafe sipping a cappuccino and taking in the hustle and bustle of the city is one way to …
10 Books to Read When You Can’t Travel
This is a summer of no travel. Perhaps there will be a drive to visit my parents, but with the growth of Covid cases – this is still debatable. Our local numbers are still on the rise. I love to travel. That is a truth, and staying at home this summer is not the norm. …
Helping the Health of Our Oceans #SuperCoralPlay
Thousand of football fans will be descending onto Miami this weekend, all to enjoy the excitement and action of Super Bowl 54! Florida has many tourist attractions even beyond the Super Bowl, but I learned today that Florida is also the Coral State of America. Florida’s coral reef is known to be the third largest …
A Weekend in Mendocino, CA
Sometimes I just need a weekend at the ocean to help me quiet my brain, rest my body, and feed my soul. The power of the crashing surf on the rugged coastline combined with the blue-lined horizon made a recent weekend in Mendocino, Ca, the perfect spot to get the rejuvenation and rest that I …
Hot Holiday Travel Ideas with Kellee Edwards
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for winter to be over! I was happy to talk about hot holiday travel ideas with Kellee Edwards today! Most of the country has been hit with severe cold, snow, sleet, and rain this year. This is the first time that I have never seen …
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
I have always enjoyed experiences for gifts – especially experiences that are shared with family and friends. Sometimes you look around and you realize that you really don’t need any new stuff! And now that we have downsized out home, our space is very limited. Even today we are still unpacking, and I keep on …
Fall Travel Ideas – Close to Home or Far Away
I love to travel anytime of the year! As a teacher my vacations are tied to the school calendar, but one day I will retire and then I will be able to head out to explore whenever I want! Right now, there are so many wonderful places to visit. I love fall weather! Typically it …