Southern New Mexico Road Trip
My goal was to see my 50th US state, New Mexico. Since I love caves and nature, I was most interested in seeing Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park….
One Day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
I am a huge fan of caves, National Parks, and wildlife encounters, so Carlsbad Caverns was an obvious destination for me to go to when I visited New Mexico with…
What to Do in Portofino, Italy: Portofino Cruise Port
My family visited Portofino, Italy, as a stop on our Mediterranean cruise in the summer of 2023. We made the most of our one day in Portofino to see interesting…
A Day Trip to Cinque Terre
The five colorful villages of Cinque Terre in Italy have long been on my bucket list. So when I went with my family on a Mediterranean cruise where a day…
What to Do in Villefranche-Sur-Mer (Nice), France on a Port Day
Like many ports in Europe, the port used for Nice is not in the city of Nice but in Villefranche-Sur-Mer. There is a train very close to the port that…
2 Week Mediterranean Vacation Including a Cruise, Portugal, Spain, Monaco, Italy and France
In July of 2023, I set off on a two-week southern Europe tour with 23 of my family and friends. 11 of those people were teen boys! Cruises are a…
2 Days in Rome, Italy
I have visited Rome three times over my life and have always been impressed with it. There is a definite reason a whole movie was made about a Roman holiday….
13 Best Beaches In Wales To Visit (From A Local)
Want to find the best beaches in Wales for your next trip? You are in the right place! Wales is known for its rolling green fields, love of rugby, and…
Top Ten Highlights Colombia, South America
Did you just say Colombia Highlights? Some people may immediately say “drugs and cartels” when thinking about this South American country due to its past negative reputation. I contacted an…