Category: Destinations
Scottsdale Family Trip Report – Horses, Hikes & Small Town Charm
Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona for a Vacation with a bit of Everything For The Entire Family Scottsdale is a beautiful Little city outside of Phoenix, surrounded by the rolling desert hills of Maricopa county, washed in sunlight 350 days of the year, and is as peaceful as a country town despite being so close to the big [...]
Coober Pedy – Opal Capital of the World and Gem Of The Outback
Have you ever wondered where opals come from and how an opal is mined? The South Australian Outback town of Coober Pedy is surely one of the country’s most unusual destinations on the planet. Known as the ‘Opal Capital of the World’, there are much more than ‘gems’ to discover in this curious, quirky and [...]
Spooky Road Trip Destinations for Halloween Lovers
My family and I make an annual family vacation revolving around Halloween. My love for the holiday rubbed off on my husband and, in turn, our children. Packing up the car and heading out on the open road has quickly become a favorite family tradition. We’ve had many great adventures, saved money by traveling smart, [...]
Castles, Vineyards and Bike Trails – Life Is Good Along The Mosel River Germany
When my husband and I first moved to Germany we searched for that typical German town with ‘gingerbread houses’ and an old mystical feel to it. After realizing most of that was in Bavaria, hours away from our house in Rheinland Pfalz, we stumbled upon the Mosel River. A 30-minute ride from our house through [...]
5 Top Fall Cultural Events In New York City
Something that is never missing in this beautiful unsleeping city is the variety of possibilities and magnificent events that are on display all year around. Within the romance of this fall 2012, one more time New York offers us numerous cultural activities, from music to design, from film festivals to exhibitions. Among the great assortment, [...]
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for Amateurs: How to Stay Safe When you think about cities where “anything goes,” chances are Amsterdam is among the first that comes to mind. Amsterdam tends to be far more lax when it comes to drug use, prostitution and other activities compared to other cities, either turning a blind eye or allowing things [...]
Discover Seductive, Secluded, Salento Italy
Discover the charm and beauty of Salento – Italy’s less touristy vacation destination Salento is the southernmost region in Italy’s fashionable boot and is loved by Italians for its beautiful weather, long sandy beaches, delicious food, charming classical towns and vibrant festivals. As it’s only in recent years that the region has been discovered by [...]
America’s Top Native American Sites – A Fascinating Family Vacation Choice
Travel to Native American Sites And Experience Their Rich Cultural History Why Travel to Native American Sites? Because Native Americans serve as caretakers for the land, a vacation to Native Indian sites provides visitors with the chance to relax and connect with the earth. In the midst of tranquility, anyone can unwind and enjoy a [...]
Costa Del Sol – Spain’s Ideal Destination For Couples of All Ages
Costa Del Sol – The Ideal Destination For Couples Every year for as long as I can remember my partner and I have responded to the question of where we’ll be heading on our summer holidays in the same way. It’s the Costa Del Sol for us! You might well wonder why we don’t push [...]
Guide To Finding Spectacular Fishing In British Columbia
Guide To Spectacular Fishing in British Columbia I’ve always thought fishing is about much more than just catching fish. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no denying that a good fight with a Chinook salmon is always one of the highlights of the trip for anyone that knows the sport. However, any real angler that lands [...]
