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 […]
North America
USA and North America travel itinerary.
Beautiful Northern Lights of Iceland
To see the Northern Lights also known as the Aurora Borealis has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. While visiting the Alaskan Katmai grizzly bears we had hoped to see them then, but the clouds just would not cooperate. However our spur of the moment trip to Iceland fulfilled […]
Wine Tasting Around The World
There is something about wine tasting that is just so relaxing. Hmmm, wonder what it is? Better than going wine tasting at home, is wine tasting around the world. We have done some fabulous wine tasting with family and friends. Wine tasting in Africa, Mexico, and Portugal are 3 of our favorites. Wine Tasting in […]
Utah National Parks
Utah national parks are amongst the most beautiful in the United States. Travel through Utah parks offer not only breath taking beauty, but you will enjoy some of the best hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking in the world. If you enjoy connecting with nature, there are beautiful places for camping. Maybe you prefer to […]
Why You Need Travel Insurance
I understand trying to cut costs so you can afford to travel, but travel insurance is not one of those things you should avoid. Let me tell you why you need travel insurance. A travel emergency is a real possibility. Your Health Is Important Heaven forbid you get injured or fall seriously ill. It’s important […]
Santa Fe, What to Do
I had read about Santa Fe, New Mexico in many travel magazines and it sounded so enchanting. I had even read that Santa Fe is so enchanting that it had earned the nickname, “The Land of Entrapment”, because once you spend some time there, you never want to leave. Every article described Santa Fe as […]
The Narrows
When my daughter asked if we would like to go camping in Zion National Park, Utah and hike The Narrows, it was an instantaneous…….absolutely! Utah and it’s many national parks have unparalled beauty. The red sandstone cliffs against a blue sky is eye candy for me. I had seen pictures of The Narrows, but never […]
Grizzly Bears of Katmai
The grizzly bears of Katmai are Alaska’s most famous brown bears. No trip is complete to Alaska without a trip out to Katamai. Our First Bear Encounter As our boat slowly backs up to the shore a park ranger emerges from the trees waving his arms telling us to pull away. Just then a slumbering […]