USA and North America travel itinerary.
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
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
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
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… Read More Beautiful Northern Lights of Iceland
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… Read More Wine Tasting Around The World
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… Read More Utah National Parks
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… Read More Why You Need Travel Insurance
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… Read More Santa Fe, What to Do