Southern California has been home for decades and we lived in San Clemente for years. So what could be better than to see San Clemente through the eyes of a local? Village of San Clemente The town of San Clemente is located at the very southern end of Orange County. It has a very small… Read More San Clemente Through the Eyes of a Local
Years of planning to become retired expats in Europe was complete. Ready to go, our dream was interrupted by a global pandemic of size not seen since the Spanish Influenza. With just 4 suitcases and a few carry-on items, this is how we managed to cope with our forced change of plans.… Read More Coping With Expat Journey Interrupted
We landed in South Florida in September 2020, the height of the COVID pandemic. In an effort to stay safe, we started exploring all that Florida has to do outdoors. As wildlife lovers, we had hoped to see some of those well known Florida alligators and we started visiting the parks and wildlife reserves near… Read More Spectacular Bird Watching & Photography In Florida
New Photography Opportunities The onset of the COVID pandemic squelched so many dreams and plans, not just for us, but for everyone. My photography turned out to be a major source of comfort during these difficult times. I carry my camera equipment everywhere we travel, but with travel restricted and isolation the norm, my photography… Read More Photography ~ A Great Escape During The Pandemic
Both of us had been to Death Valley as little kids with vague memories. Most all we remembered was, it was a desert, nothing really there and it was HOT! Really, really HOT! I had been seeing photographers here and there and on my Instagram feed occasionally. As a photographer I love landscapes and really… Read More Weekend In Death Valley
Hooray, you’ve finally booked your dream vacation! Now comes the hard part – packing. Packing a suitcase is arguably one of life’s most stressful activities, especially as far as footwear is concerned. Choosing one pair of flip flops that go with all of your bikinis is one thing, but selecting the right supportive sneakers or… Read More Picking Out the Best Shoes for Your Vacation
The 2018/2019 winter in Southern California brought more rain than we had seen in quite some time and with it came a super bloom of wildflowers. Having lived in Southern California for years seeing Anza Borrego’s wildflowers was something we always wanted to do but never had. This year with historical wildflower records expected, we… Read More Breathtaking Anza Borrego Wildflowers In Full Bloom
Even from the windows of the train, we knew we were in for something magical, but we couldn’t have imagined just how amazing a day in Sintra was going to be.… Read More A Day In Sintra
In our travels, we’ve been very fortunate so far to not have been scammed or robbed. We did lose $20 in Jamaica, but it was just a dumb mistake on my part. However, while in Paris, we got taken for a ride, caught up in a taxi scam. Airport taxi scams are actually quite common… Read More Airport Taxi Scam
Oh my gosh! Iceland has always been on my bucket list, but honestly never thought it would happen. There are so many places to see in the world and Iceland I had read is quite expensive. Expensive has just never been a part of how we travel. BUT, an opportunity popped up to go on a… Read More Tips For Visting Iceland
