This post was updated on March 26th, 2026. Travel and Thankfulness Go Hand in Hand! We have so many things to be thankful for in our lives. Travelers, and travel writers, may be more keenly aware of that than non-travelers, because the experience of traveling, often puts an intense spotlight on all that we have, […]
This post was updated on October 21st, 2018. If you’ve ever considered a visit to Ireland, you may have come across dozens of articles and hundreds of pictures of the Cliffs of Moher, with a tad bit about O’Brien’s Tower thrown in. By the way, O’Brien’s Tower is that little castle on top of
Been dreaming of that one lucky win that changes your life?? When many people plan their inaugural Vegas trip, they look forward to their First Vegas Gaming Experience, with excitement. We probably have all had those fantasies. Gambling can be a lot of fun! But, the old adages should remind you to keep the
This post was updated on May 4th, 2022. Some of you may know that before I traveled to Las Vegs the first time, it was the last place on earth that I had a desire to visit. Friends and acquaintances kept saying that I had to go, at least once, I would inevitably reply no
This post was updated on April 11th, 2024. For years people were telling me that I needed to see Las Vegas, so many people, that I started to believe that I was one of the last people on the planet who had never visited Las Vegas. Now I know this isn’t true, and there
This post was updated on June 2nd, 2022. September going into October of 2017 has been a month of tragedies that are deeply felt by many Americans, and at the forefront of the media. For me personally, my heart is with the victims of these catastrophic events, from hurricanes, to earthquakes, and mass shootings. Many
This post was updated on October 2nd, 2018. Road Trip Through Rocky Mountain National Park- A Rookies Guide Contributed by Robert Stauffer During a recent vacation in Colorado, we decided to take a road trip through Rocky Mountain National Park, on the Trail Ridge Road. Rocky Mountain National Park has a ton of activity
This post was updated on October 30th, 2017. Hulshoff Castle, or Burg Hulshoff, is another water castle, or Wasserschloss, located in Havixbeck in the Muenster area of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The castle is one of those rare locations that is frequently visited by tourists, yet is still loved by locals, for some common reasons, and
This post was updated on January 17th, 2019. The Outdoor Playground Called UTAH by Janiel of Culture Trekking II was born in Layton Utah, I grew up all over Davis and Utah County moving every few years with my parents. I didn’t like the culture, I felt trapped in a tiny bubble of ‘happiness’
This post was updated on December 16th, 2018. We have lived in Florida for just a couple of years, but we have been to this park several times. When we have guests, we love visiting Silver Springs State Park because it is beautiful, described as “old Florida.” We also go because we are assured
This post was updated on October 2nd, 2018. As a great big history and culture lover, visiting local castles is a must for me, in any destination, but particularly when in Europe. The entire continent boasts amazing castles of all ages. Burg Vischering, or Vischering Castle in English, is what some locals referred to
This post was updated on October 25th, 2017. Close your eyes: When you hear the word, “Bahamas,” what comes to mind? The world-renowned beaches? The soft sand that plays with the crystal waters? The shady spots under a flourishing palm tree with coconuts looming with pride yet holding such a refreshing core? Or, maybe
This post was updated on September 16th, 2017. August 21, 2017 will long be a day to remember, the Great Coast to Coast Eclipse displayed itself in full totality across the United States, from Oregon to the Carolinas. Millions of Americans gathered to watch, at public celebrations, at private parties, in back yards, and
This post was updated on September 19th, 2017. What’s a Geocache?? A geocache, is what a geocacher finds, when he plays geocaching. What?? Okay, okay. Geocaching is a game and that can be dream come true for young families struggling to make ends meet, but who still need adventure. Geocaching is fun, exciting, intriguing,
This post was updated on May 27th, 2019. “So you’re going to drive the Autobahn, right???” Inevitably, when planning a trip to Germany, many friends will ask this question. “Well of course,” I responded. Then the get a goofy, conspiring grin, with a faraway look in their eyes, and said “You go girl!” Yes,
This post was updated on June 24th, 2018. Recently, my best friend and traveling companion, VerNessa, and I needed a quick getaway. As it happened, the home of Superman, Metropolis, Illinois, was exactly the right place. VerNessa has a fascination for tree, and really wants to see the Sequoias. But, hopping in
This post was updated on July 27th, 2018. Most of us have sat in front of the TV or at the movie theater watching a great adventure, when the lead actors run off into the woods on a wild chase that ends up being several days of hiking around. Miraculously, they are in the
This post was updated on September 30th, 2018. Cathedral Caverns are one of those wonders of nature that is hard to describe. Pictures don’t do it justice. The entrance is huge, 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. One of the first things you will see is a sharks tooth embedded in the ceiling.
This post was updated on December 17th, 2017. Skellig Ring, or Schwarzwald? It was a tough decision for me. I had to decide to write my piece for an article on another website. The short article was for a collaborative effort on favorite European travel destinations. My travels are limited, but I love the
This post was updated on July 21st, 2018. You may not think a fitness instructor would like visiting Sin City, but I do! As a matter of fact, my husband and I end up visiting pretty regularly. Since my livelihood depends upon staying fit, it is very important to me to find ways to
