Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...
United States / 04.10.2017
California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince you to add a national park to your bucket list....
City walks, Europe / 26.09.2017
Prague: The charming heart of the Czech Republic
Prague offers classic European charm, with lower prices and fewer crowds than top-billed capital cities. Compact and comfortable, Prague is perfect to visit for a short city break, during a week in the Czech Republic, or on a longer trip including nearby cities like Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw, Berlin or Munich. ...
Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s bluegrass region for the Horsey Hundred....
Destinations, United States / 07.09.2017
Five reasons to love Carolina Beach
There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach trips in my youth. But with no shortage of modern conveniences. You can surf, paddleboard, fish, hike or just park your chair on the beach and take in the sea and sun. ...
Decision time: Drive from Milwaukee, through or around Chicago, and up the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, or cut across aboard a car ferry? We normally choose the driving option. But I’m tired of being predictable. I need some “crazy” in my life and what better way to break loose than to ride a ferryboat....
Caribbean, Destinations, Trip Activities, Water sports / 09.08.2017
Grand Cayman Island: Do nothing or do it all
We’ve visited Grand Cayman Island more frequently than any other Caribbean destination. From cruise ships and during weeklong stays. You can relax your entire visit on its famous Seven-Mile Beach or pursue adventure along the coast or inland....
Biking, United States / 03.08.2017
Hawaii Big Island biking adventure
Martin surprised me with a six-day cycling trip to Hawaii’s Big Island for my 60th birthday. What a great way to start a new decade – riding a bicycle in paradise! Founded in 1979, Backroads claims to be “The world’s #1 active travel company” and offers worldwide trips with biking, walking, hiking, camping, cruising and combinations of multiple sports....
If you’re looking for the bike ride of a lifetime, this is it. Vermont’s Island Line Rail Trail, formerly known as the Burlington Bikeway, stretches 14 glorious miles from end to end starting in Burlington’s Oakledge Park and ending on Martin Road in South Hero....
While we were raising our kids, we took several wonderful trips to different areas of California. Martin and I have also visited on our own. Our son and daughter-in-law moved to San Francisco a few years ago, so now we venture there to visit our kids and enjoy their big new state! Often times, while the kids work during the week, we rent a car and head out of town to explore. Wine country was calling to us, and off we went to beautiful Sonoma....