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…
A Easy Hike to Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, Ca
It had long been on my California bucket list to hike to the Griffith Observatory through Griffith Park. Even though I lived in California for 24 years, and Griffith Park…
Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland in One Weekend
My family has driven through Baltimore, Maryland many times on road trips from New England heading south, usually stopping just long enough for a crab dinner or seafood buffet. With…
Visit the Most Extreme Spots in the United States
While Travelling, I enjoy checking out superlatives- for example, the biggest, hottest, ext. Exploring some of the most extreme places in the United States has taken me to some exciting…