travel beyond the obvious
What could be a better way to celebrate the arrival of spring in Northern Europe than a tulip time river cruise through Belgium and the Netherlands? Some links in this post may pay me a Read More …
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 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! Itinerary for spring in Turkey 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 …
An Italian itinerary for Rome, Umbria, and Tuscany Day 1: Rome Ristorante Il Secchio Since we haven’t really eaten anything for what seems like a very, very long time (breakfast on the plane was inedible), 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 …
This was a trip to visit friends, not to sight-see, although we did do some sight-seeing. It’s also the case that we have been out here several times over the years, so our sight-seeing tends Read More …
Touring London Day 1: In Christopher Wren’s City (June 17) Day 2: Exploring London’s history (June 18) Breakfast at Apostrophe Apostrophe is the neighborhood bakery and coffee shop where we eat a scrumptious breakfast of Read More …