Five fun and cheap things to do in Aruba
Seeking out the best cheap things to do in Aruba stretches your vacation budget without shortchanging you when it comes to fun in the sun. After all, fun doesn’t have to be expensive!
A Czech-centric Central Europe summer itinerary
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 …
The Delta Terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor just got better – MUCH better
Are you flying out of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport on Delta Airlines? If so, you’re in for a treat because you will be using the new Terminal 3 concourses. This recently-opened terminal is well-designed, Read More …
Yua at the Heard: See Yup’ik masks and Matisse in Phoenix
January 2019 was your last chance to see Yua: Henri Matisse and the Inner Arctic Spirit, a stunning exhibit of historic Alaskan Yup’ik masks and Matisse drawings influenced by them, at the Heard Museum in Read More …
Holiday fun at the Chandler tumbleweed Christmas tree near Phoenix Arizona
Celebrating Christmas in Arizona? The Chandler tumbleweed Christmas tree adds a bit of desert style fun to holiday celebrations in the Phoenix area. After all, what could be more western than tumbleweeds? (Well, they actually Read More …
Donald Stuart’s art necklaces inspired by Canadian women (Traverse City exhibit)
Homage: Inspired by Outstanding Canadian Women features stunning art necklaces by Canadian jeweler Donald Stuart. I saw this exhibit at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, Michigan, in 2018. At that time there were Read More …
A stroll through the Baroque Flower Garden of Kromeriz Castle, Czechia
The Baroque Flower Garden of Kromeriz Castle (Zámek Kroměříž) in the Czech Republic (Czechia) is beautiful. But it’s not a UNESCO world heritage site just because it is beautiful – this garden captures the moment Read More …
Over the falls at Godafoss, Iceland
It isn’t Iceland’s tallest waterfall, but it’s still rather unusual to see a kayak go over the falls at Godafoss. I provide links as a convenience to you. However, some may be affiliate links that pay Read More …
Something for everyone at the best Phoenix art museums
While it might surprise visitors, Phoenix, Arizona, is filled with art. In a region with so many galleries, art fairs, studios, and museums, it can be hard to know where to look! To help you Read More …
Visit Great River Bluffs State Park in Minnesota for forest hikes and scenic views
To visit Great River Bluffs State Park near Winona, Minnesota, is to enter a world where rugged bluffs are covered with a mix of woodlands and rare goat prairies and easy hiking trails lead to Read More …