February 11, 2012

Travel Photos Make Great Holiday Cards

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HO – HO – HO!  Like it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas holidays. Chances are you have files and files of travel photos stored on your computer.  I know I do.  I have taken tons of photos on my trips around the Seattle area, on weekend getaways to Las Vegas, [...]

MJ’s Travel Favorites 12-27-09

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It’s the Christmas edition of Travel Favorites, and the listing is sparse – both due to my busy schedule as well as it being a relatively slow time for blogging in general.  Still, it would be a shame to miss these great travel reads: Nomadic Matt explains what it’s like being on the road for [...]

Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you all the greatest gifts of the holiday season. Merry Christmas! Photo credit: SXC Share on Facebook

Christmas Ale at Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Company

If you’re a fan of eating (and drinking) local, you’ll want to be traveling through Cleveland during the holiday season.  That trip will give you a chance to tipple a little Christmas Ale, a holiday beer from Great Lakes Brewing Company. This limited production brew is only available from November through December, and in past [...]

Gifts for Travelers: Hurry Only 3 Days Left!

Earlier this week, I was the fortunate recipient of some great travel gifts, and I know other travelers would appreciate them as much I do. A nightlight.  I usually bring night light with me when I travel, putting it into the bathroom, and making it a little easier to get around at night.  I’m in [...]

NYC Holiday Window Displays

A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows.  I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations.  It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing. What is [...]

Photo: Visit Santa in North Pole, Alaska

  Details:  Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska.  Although it has turned Santa into a cottage industry, about 1,800 people live here year round.  I first visited North Pole one summer as a child.  It was then, and still is a great place to take kids to see how Santa lives in the “off [...]