travel beyond the obvious
While a Central Europe itinerary can include a number of countries, my three-week road trip in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Vienna, and Krakow was a great way to explore this fascinating – and often overlooked Read More …
In summer, a week is enough to create an Iceland itinerary that offers amazing sightseeing on a road trip along the Ring Road, a quick swing through the Golden Circle, and a taste of Reykjavik. Read More …
We are taking a little trip to the northern Rocky Mountains this summer. It’s a trip we’ve talked about for a long time, but one that we really got excited about after our time in Read More …
We have the good fortune of having generous friends with a place on Leech Lake near Walker, where we joined them for the long Labor Day weekend.Leech Lake is a large, shallow lake, ideal for Read More …
We spent two weeks on a private tour of Morocco in spring 2013. under construction! Morocco itinerary Travel Journals Morocco Lodging: It All Looks Good (March 13, 2013) Who Knew? Morocco Looks like Ireland Read More …
We had a wonderful trip and I am slowly working through my photos. As I do so, they will be posted here. Follow the links to begin exploring with me! A First Glimpse of Istanbul Read More …
Morning in Duluth (March 16, 2012) Gooseberry’s Upper Falls In a Fantasy Land of Tree Roots Gooseberry Falls A Glimpse of the Big Lake Split Rock Lighthouse From Our Usual Vantage Point Shovel Point from Read More …
A meeting scheduled for shortly before Christmas was a great excuse for a few days of checking out Washington DC while it is decked out in its holiday finery. (December 15, 2011) In Search Read More …
December 13-18, 2011 – Almost Christmas in DC October 15-17, 2011 DC from the Air (October 15) Glass at the Renwick (October 17) The Old Executive Office Building January 26, 2011 – DC from My Read More …
We spent three weeks in South Africa in 2011. It was a great trip and we got a glimpse of many wonderful parts of the country, but there is so much more we’d like to Read More …
Unexpectedly cheap airfare and a chance to connect with cousins from Finland for a few days led to a week exploring Copenhagen and the Danish countryside in May 2011. A spring get-away in Denmark We Read More …
I love the desert in bloom and have long wanted to visit Death Valley when it was awash in blossoms. You can never predict exactly when it will be a good year or when the Read More …
My job took me to Seattle for meetings a few weeks ago and I extended the trip for a couple of days so Lane and I could visit some of our favorite indoor spots (Seattle Read More …
We are off on a quick trip to Grand Marais for a long weekend of visiting friends, enjoying the scenery, and celebrating Inuit art. March 12, 2010 A Grey Day in Duluth Along the Shore Read More …
In 2009/2010, Lane and I spent Christmas and New Years cruising on the Pacific Princess. This was our first “big ship” cruise (at 900 passengers, most of our fellow cruisers considered it a small ship) Read More …
LondonIn Christopher Wren’s City (June 17) Apostrophe (June 18)The Tower(s) Window Shopping in Mayfair (June 19)Racing About at Buckingham PalaceA Tiny Remnant of Georgian LondonWestminster AbbeyThe Houses of Parliament (June 20) Ireland Traveling in Ireland: Read More …
Alaska Itinerary Leaving It All Behind (Tuesday, August 19, 2008) Evening in Anchorage Morning at Potter Marsh (Wednesday, August 20, 2008) Touring Along the Turnagain Arm The Alaska Botanical Garden Dinner with Aunt Jody The Read More …
Ah, yes, memories of paradise recently visited. Sigh. At least the temperature here is no longer sub-zero. Still, I’d MUCH rather be back in Hawaii. The posts: Hawaii at Last (June 14, 2007) Gate 60 Read More …