I’m sitting on my balcony on the big island of Hawaii as I write this, knowing that after a few more hours in this sunny paradise, I’ll be flying back to a much cooler Seattle. Once home though, it will be a quick turn around before heading off to sunny Las Vegas for Blog World, [...]
Revolutionary History at Boston’s Old North Church
October 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Students spends lots of time learning about the revolutionary history of the country, and some of the heroes from that era. I remember memorizing the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describing the famous ride of Paul Revere: One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready [...]
Are You Ready for a Trekking Vacation?
September 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Although my attempt to climb Mt Etna was not a huge success, I haven’t completely written off trekking holidays. I thought that trekking was all about climbing steep mountains and glaciers in adverse conditions, but that’s not actually not the case at all. Trekking comes in all sizes, shapes, and flavors, and is suitable for [...]
London Bridge in London & Lake Havasu
August 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you remember singing this as a child: London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady. I sure do. But when I sang it, I had no idea what London Bridge was really all about or where it was – other than London, I mean.. So [...]
Las Vegas Weekend: Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
August 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino and was curious to see how it had fared since my last stay some 10+ years ago. It was a mixed bag, like any hotel stay, so I’ll break it down into easy to understand categories. The Good: Great location at [...]
Costa Rica Offers Affordable Luxury & Adventure
August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a vacation destination where you can get real value for your travel dollars, put Costa Rica on your list of countries to visit. A Central American country, Costa Rica is perfectly poised between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and is accessible from the United States via air (usually through [...]
15 Reasons to Put Turkey on Your Travel List
August 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
As a big history buff, I’ve had Turkey on my bucket list for quite some time. I got “this close” (think of me holding up my fingers a millimeter apart) last month, but at the last minute opted for Sicily. So back Turkey goes on the to-do list rather than moving onto the been-there list. [...]
Airline Memorabilia From Golden Era of Air Travel
July 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While travelers bemoan the loss of the kinder, gentler era of air travel, airline memorabilia fans know that they can enjoy a little retro moment with bags, accessories, and gifts from Pan Am One. Adorned with the original Pan Am logo, items can also be found at travel stores and air museums. Perhaps you had [...]
How Do You Compromise on Travel Destinations?
July 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. . . no, I’m not talking about Paris in the Charles Dickens era, I’m talking about traveling with a group of family and friends. Or even traveling with your spouse, partner, or best friend. If you want to lie on a beach and [...]
Climbing Mt. Etna: MJ vs. the Volcano
July 6, 2010 By 14 Comments
One of the things that I was excited to do in Sicily was climb Mt. Etna. At approximately 10,922 feet high, this largest active volcano in Europe was visible from the back deck of our villa. Every morning I’d take a look at how beautiful it was, it’s very top visible in the earlier morning [...]
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