Lovely Lisbon
Over the past few years, tourism has spiked and flourished in Lisbon and throughout Portugal, bringing welcomed attention, and tourism economy, to this once underrated and underappreciated European destination. With so much recent attention on Lisbon’s growth, we had to experience this city for ourselves. We visited Portugal for nine days in early October – after … Continue reading Lovely Lisbon
Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days
Portugal – how did you fly so far beneath the tourism radar for so long? This country may be one of western Europe’s most underappreciated travel destinations. Not receiving nearly as much attention as its European neighbors until just recently, Portugal’s history, castles, architecture, wine and beaches are extraordinary, and it can be a more … Continue reading Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days
10 Tips to Avoid Certain Disaster & Getting Devoured by Bears: Exploring Yellowstone with Kids
Ten tips for camping or lodging with kids in Yellowstone National Park Continue reading 10 Tips to Avoid Certain Disaster & Getting Devoured by Bears: Exploring Yellowstone with Kids
Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway
A few years ago I journeyed to the northernmost accessible town on the planet: Longyearbyen located on the island of Spitsbergen – the largest of the Svalbard islands – a territory of Norway. It’s a tiny town of less than 1,000 people. With daily flights from Norway, it is located just a couple hundred miles … Continue reading Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway
Scuba Diving with Sharks in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is a laid-back island where sun, sand and scuba diving is the primary attraction. One of our adventures included scuba diving with sharks. A trained diver, dressed in a chainmail shark suit descends to the bottom of the ocean (less than 60 feet) with a bucket of fish. Sharks come from all directions … Continue reading Scuba Diving with Sharks in Grand Bahama
