04 Oct California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince...
26 Sep Prague: The charming heart of the Czech Republic
Prague offers classic European charm, with lower prices and fewer crowds than top-billed capital cities. Compact and comfortable, Prague is perfect to visit for a...
13 Sep Whoa nelly! Biking Kentucky’s Horsey Hundred
Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s...
07 Sep Five reasons to love Carolina Beach
There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach...
29 Aug Crossing Lake Michigan by ferry boat
Decision time: Drive from Milwaukee, through or around Chicago, and up the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, or cut across aboard a car ferry? We...
09 Aug Grand Cayman Island: Do nothing or do it all
We’ve visited Grand Cayman Island more frequently than any other Caribbean destination. From cruise ships and during weeklong stays. You can relax your entire visit...
03 Aug Hawaii Big Island biking adventure
Martin surprised me with a six-day cycling trip to Hawaii’s Big Island for my 60th birthday. What a great way to start a new decade...
27 Jul Biking Vermont: Your 2019 guide to the Island Line Trail
If you’re looking for the bike ride of a lifetime, this is it. Vermont’s Island Line Rail Trail, formerly known as the Burlington Bikeway, stretches...
12 Jul Where to stay in Sonoma: The Cottage Inn & Spa
While we were raising our kids, we took several wonderful trips to different areas of California. Martin and I have also visited on our own....
05 Jun Five favorite Caribbean islands
Visiting Caribbean islands fills my heart and soul with joy. Unless I missed a few spots with my sunscreen. Even then, the burn stings less...