Whale Watching from New York City, USA
Can you imagine seeing humpback whales breaching from the water with the NYC skyline in the background? Honestly, that was not something I thought was even possible. I have spent…
Tips for Visiting New York City for the First Time (or the 100th)!
One of the most recognized skylines in the world, filled with US-immigrant history, the epicenter of US theater, and having unique energy of its own- visiting New York City should…
A Local’s Guide: 25 Unique Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
Planning a vacation is fun, but sometimes it can start to feel like a chore. You chose Fort Lauderdale as your destination and figured out where to stay. Good job!…
5 Days in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We had five free days in the Middle East following a trip to Egypt, and my son really wanted to see Dubai, so we headed to the United Arab Emirates….
Things to Do in Hurghada, Egypt
We planned a visit to Egypt for the pyramids but had to take some time to dive into the Red Sea. My family got SCUBA-certified last year in Maui, and…
3 Days in Cairo, Egypt
The number one item on my husband’s travel bucket list was to see the Great Pyramids in Egypt. So when we had a chance for our first big trip after…
5 Things to Know About Cairo, Egypt Before You Visit
We recently spent two days in Cairo, Egypt. We went for the pyramids but experienced so much more. So much of life and travel is having the correct expectations, so…
Getting SCUBA Certified on Vacation, Without Spending Your Vacation in Class
I got SCUBA certified many years ago while I lived in California by NAUI. Although I love to dive, my husband tried it on our honeymoon in Tahiti and hated…
How to See Monarch Butterflies Near Santa Barbara, California
I was blessed to get my college degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This was before the information age, when anything you chose to do can be thoroughly…