Thousands of people head to Panama every year to see one of man’s greatest engineering marvels – the Panama Canal. This 48 mile long canal changed history and revolutionized the way which global shipping and receiving has been handled ever since. To witness this achievement, most visitors head over to the museum and visitor’s center […]
Planning port activities during cruise stops can be overwhelming. There are generally many appealing options to try during your limited time in each place. It’s hard to decide between visiting the local shops in town, heading to the beach for some fun in the sun, or venturing into the hills for a nature-packed adventure. Here’s our […]
My last post was on May 1st, in which I announced my decision to take the month of May off of my blog for my birthday. After a much-needed break, I’ve decided to make some changes to my blog for the foreseeable future. The truth is, as much as I love my blog, I have […]
Today is my birthday! Originally, I had planned on doing a juicy post full of bits of wisdom, insights, and travel tidbits that I have learned in my 35 years. However, after much reflection, I’ve decided to give myself one of the best gifts there is in life… That is the gift of time!
Cruises… some people love them, some people hate them. They are a great way to see bits and pieces of a lot of places in a short amount of time. But, the more I learn in my degree program, the more cruise travel has started to torment me. The statistics are alarming, and I feel […]
Just outside of Portland, Oregon is the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Spanning more than 80 miles, the gorge borders Oregon and Washington state. A vacation to the area is not complete without visiting this beautiful place just 30 minutes from Portland. Here you will see fantastic trees, stunning vistas, the Columbia River, and many other beautiful […]
When traveling, two of the most expensive parts of a journey are getting to where you’re going and staying where you’re at. Some hotels can have hefty price tags and hostels aren’t for everyone. If you are looking for an off the wall place to stay that is super clean, safe, incredibly welcoming, and an […]
In the spirit of a new year, I’ve decided to start doing quarterly “roundups” of our travel activities. Oftentimes, there are things going on behind the scenes and sometimes our actual experiences don’t make it into an official blog post for many months due to the nature of my schedule. These posts will offer glimpses of our travel happenings […]
Pompeii, Italy is a critical, and well known, part of Western cultural history and the entire world. Many efforts have gone into preserving Pompeii, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Presently, there are six major conservation problems: ordinary decay, inadequate water management, damage from UV radiation, overgrown vegetation, incompatible conservation and restoration work from […]
The weather is getting warmer and the first day of spring is…. tomorrow! Longer days and bright sunshine make me dream of warm turquoise waters, soft white sand, and the hypnotic rhythm of the steel drums. If you’re counting down the days until your spring break trip to an amazing island like Jamaica, check out […]
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