This post was most recently updated on August 31st, 2017. On May 4, the Netherlands recognizes Remembrance Day, then on May 5, Liberation Day is celebrated. These two days are very close to the Dutch, who remember the fallen of World War II, and celebrate being liberated from the Nazis, prior to the end of the war. Living survivors are […]
This post was most recently updated on October 9th, 2018. The National Parks of the United States are well known around the globe, but what is not as commonly known is that the country also boasts an amazing network of US State Parks. An astonishing number of state parks are filled with small natural wonders, are well maintained, and visiting […]
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park Like every other US state, Hawaii has a number of State Parks that are centrally managed. Unlike other states, the parks in Hawaii are spread out between 5 different islands. The tiny island of Kauai boasts 9 different State Parks. NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park […]
This post was most recently updated on July 10th, 2017. The Olde English Faire is an annual Renaissance Fair held in central Illinois. I attended the Faire with Brittany, Cash and Jaxon, who you can read about on our Traveling Companions page. If you are not familiar with a Renaissance Fair, it is an event celebrating the post medieval times, […]
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Part of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. Waimea is approximately 14 miles long, one mile wide, and up to 3,600 ft deep, located on the western side of Kauai. Waimea is Hawaiian for “reddish water”, a reference […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. People Always Ask About Certain Amsterdam Adventures.. Amsterdam is known many things, but when people know you have been there, they ask if you went to the red light district, or if you went to a coffee-house. Â It is said that Amsterdam glows red, literally, in the red light district, and […]
This post was most recently updated on May 31st, 2019. For several years, I have visited Mexico for a little relaxation. Most of my vacations revolve around family, and my second job as a football trainer, and neither of those options afford much down time. You can imagine it- “son take me here,” “son take me there,” and “hey coach, I […]
This post was most recently updated on June 1st, 2018. Kauai, Hawaii -Also known as the Garden Isle of the Hawaiian archipelago, for it is covered in lush tropics. The island of Kuaui is very small and crazy beautiful, with only one main road. Yet, this tiny island has a ton of things to see and do, besides just […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. -Why it’s worth it, and how to minimize the wait. The morning after our train ride fiasco, we went to visit Anne Frank House and Museum. Visiting Anne Frank House was one of my two absolutely must do things while in Amsterdam.  As we planned, and since we have been […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. Take the ICE train to Amsterdam. It is the easiest way to get there… Once I had made a definitive plan to travel to Germany, I knew I absolutely could not be that close to Amsterdam, the iconic must experience it city, without taking a hop over for a visit. […]
This post was most recently updated on August 22nd, 2018. Okay, so we all know there is a work and vacation correlation. Yeah, I know, its obvious. Â We have to work to be able to take a vacation.. We work to make money to pay our bills and maintain our lifestyle, and hopefully put a little money back, to take […]
This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2018. Get Away from it All, at Turkey Run State Park! Getting away is not always about the lavish cross seas venture. Sometimes a day trip, or a weekend will do your soul just right. Sometimes something located in your very own backyard, such as state parks, are perfect. Within about an […]
