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 …
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 …
Want to Win a Trip to Spain or Thailand?
Want to Win a Trip to Spain or Thailand? I do! I am excited to bring this amazing opportunity to you today. The winner gets to choose between a Basque Country adventure or a relaxing trip to Thailand. Which trip speaks to you? You can choose between a biking, hiking, paddle-boarding, and caving trek through …
Making Holiday Travel Memorable
We all know that the holidays can get very stressful. I am seeing it everywhere around me. When I ask people people in passing how they are, I am getting a lot of replies consisting of groans and deep sighs of exhaustion. Yes, it is a super busy time of year! It is also a …
Must-Sees When in Victoria, B.C.
We took a quick side trip to Victoria, B.C as part of our 2017 Road Trip. Since we only had 24 hours to take in and enjoy all that this charming city has to offer, we had to prioritize. Luckily my husband has visited a number of times in the past, and knows the lay …
Emmy-Winning Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald – Visiting China and the City of Hangzhou
As you know, I LOVE to travel! I just got home from a three week, 5,100 mile road trip across the Western United States. More on some of these great sights will becoming soon! I try to alternate our travel between the US and abroad. One local that is on my bucket list is Asia …
Mexico is Calling with Cinco de Mayo Travel Deals
I have been lucky enough to have visited Mexico twice in the last year! And to think before then, I had never really visited the beautiful country to the south of us! I say “not really” because I had been to Tijuana and Ensenada, but both of those are just right across the border. Ensenada …
Planning a Summer Vacation
They say that the family that plays together, stays together. With our large family, getting everyone’s schedule to line up and allow for all of us to be together can be very challenging. So much so, that planning a summer vacation where we can all be together is hard. Who wants to go on vacation? Everyone, …
Exploring the Ancient Mayan Ruins of Coba
When we traveled the Mayan Riviera just south of Cancun in Mexico, I had a few must-do items on my travel list. First and foremost was to climb an ancient pyramid. While their are other archaeological sites that include pyramids in the area, namely Tulum and Chichen Itza, Coba is the only site that still allows you …
2017 Travel Trends with Kendra Thornton
We all know that I love to travel. I actually planned on traveling less in 2016 than in 2015, but in the end I think I got around even more. When last summer hit, I jumped into the car and set out to visit family all over the USA. It was wonderful! Time with family …