Cruising the Last Frontier – Alaska Ports of Call
Alaska ports of call for a cruise have wildlife and the scenery is unlike any other cruise out there but they require planning.
All Over the World
Our trips to foreign countries no matter how we got there.
Four Day Itinerary for Big Bend National Park
When we first started planning our visit to Big Bend National Park, I felt completely overwhelmed. To be fair, I suppose planning a first visit to most anywhere is overwhelming, … Read more
My Song of the Open Road
For my Song of the Open Road, I am taking a bit of a different direction and I hope you will indulge me. In my American Literature class, I assign … Read more
Saint Martin – Two Countries, One Island
Saint Martin/Sint Maarten was the first stop on our southern Caribbean cruise. In terms of islands in the Caribbean, it’s pretty unique. The island is split between the French and … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Southern Caribbean Cruise
We spent Thanksgiving 2017 on Royal Caribbean’s seven-night Southern Caribbean Cruise. The cruised departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico and visited St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia, and … Read more
Walking Off a Heart Attack in Croatia
Yep, you read that title correctly. We are tough, but until a few years ago, we never would have described ourselves as “walking off a heart attack” tough. That’s right, … Read more
Backpack Review – eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
Before our 2017 trip to Italy, Grant and I both got new backpacks. I am excited to share my thoughts on my bag, the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible. … Read more
One Week Italy Itinerary – Venice, Florence and Rome
Italy typically ranks in the top five of the most visited countries in the world and for good reason! I have now visited Italy on three separate occasions (two with … Read more
Grant’s New Pack – Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW
We just got back from our first international trip with our new backpacks and I am excited to share my thoughts on the Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW. The Lowepro … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas
We decided about a year and a half in advance that we would spend Thanksgiving week of 2016 on a cruise. Specifically, Royal Caribbean’s Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Adventure … Read more