Spring and early Fall are wonderful times to visit the California desert. Nestled next to Palm Springs, you can enjoy a Joshua Tree day trip in perfect 75-degree weather. If the state is lucky enough to receive torrents of rain […]
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I Left My Heart in San Francisco: Holiday Travel
In desperate need of a road trip or weekend getaway during “the most wonderful time of the year”? We have a few San Francisco holiday travel spots worth adding to your list. Try our favorite mixture of sightseeing, cultural events, […]
Denver Colorado Sightseeing During Social Distancing
If you’re brave enough to travel, socially distanced sightseeing can be quite a treat. Denver, Colorado is unusually empty due to quarantining but that doesn’t mean the city is dead. There are plenty of safe and fun ways to explore […]
Ireland Travel Guide: Driving Around The Countryside
St. Patrick’s Day is behind us and we are thinking about our last road trip in the countryside. Get behind the wheel in Ireland and brave driving on the wrong side of the road. You will love the scenery and […]
Vancouver BC: See The Best of the Northwest With These Travel Tips
Our first stop in Vancouver, BC was the Aberdeen Centre Mall. While we were here, Zia got the opportunity to practice some of her Chinese language skills with some local shop owners. There are two sides to this mall – with […]
Paris 18th Arrondissement: Why We Love Montmartre Most
Anyone traveling in France will appreciate the undeniable romance of the country. The sights and sounds alone will keep visitors enraptured for as long as they can stay. Of all of the boroughs in the city, the Paris 18th arrondissement […]
Paris 7th Arrondissement: Market Street Rue Cler
One of the greatest delights in France is all of the fresh food markets you will discover around every corner. Hop on the metro to the Paris 7th arrondissement with your market bag in tow. You will find some of […]
Paris 4th arrondissement
Our next major must-see-stop in Paris involves modern art in massive proportions! Home of the Pompidou Center, the Paris 4th arrondissement is a feast for the eyes. You can certainly spend a full day in this burrough with plenty of […]
San Clemente: A Summer Getaway
Summer isn’t all that far away, and it’s always better to plan vacations sooner rather than later! San Clemente is an amazing place to vist for all types. From sunny beaches to delicious eateries, it really has everything covered. A […]
Foreign Language: Applicable to Many Aspects of Life
Traveling the world is a common dream for people, but it takes a bit of preparation beforehand. The first step before traveling to a foreign country is to learn a foreign language. It’s imperative that you know how to communicate […]
Oahu, Hawaii is a Fountain of Youth
This year my beautiful wife turns fifty. She abhorred the idea of it and any talk of her up and coming celebration was expressly forbidden. We decided to vacation to Oahu, Hawaii hoping to better ease my wife into the […]
Union Creek Campground in Southern Oregon
This past August our family was able to take our latest adventure together in Jackson County Oregon’s beautiful and scenic Union Creek Campground, which is situated between the small town of Prospect and Crater Lake; one of the great natural […]