March 2026
Part VI — Brazil: The Final Stretch North
Overview This is part 6 of a 6-part series which covers the Brazil portion of our 54-day journey. Our trip took us through Central America and then down [...]
Part V – Uruguay: Beach Resorts and Wineries
Overview This is part 5 of a 6-part series which covers the Uruguay portion of our 54-day journey. Our trip took us through Central America and then down [...]
Part IV — Argentina, The Falkland Islands & Antarctica: To the End of the World
Overview This is part 4 of a 6-part series which covers the Argentina, Antarctica and Falkland Islands portion of our 54-day journey. Our trip took us through Central [...]
Part III — Chile: Ten Days Along the Edge of the Andes
Overview This is part 3 of a 6-part series which covers the Chile portion of our 54-day journey. Our trip took us through Central American and then down [...]
Part II – Across Ecuador & Peru: Markets, Monasteries, and Lost Civilizations
Overview This is part 2 of a 6-part series covering the Ecuador and Peru portions of our 54-day journey. Our trip took us through Central American and then [...]
Part I — Central America & the Panama Canal: The Journey Begins
Overview Back in early spring of last year, we decided we wanted to do something different in the late fall and early winter — something we’d never done [...]
November 2025
A North America Road Trip: Part 4 – Cody Wyoming to Home
Overview This is the fourth part of a 42-day, 9,700-mile road trip from Virginia to Vancouver Island and back, blending epic scenery, old friends, quirky roadside attractions, and [...]
A North America Road: Part 3 – Pacific Northwest to Cody Wyoming
Overview This is the third part of 42-day, 9,700-mile road trip from Virginia to Vancouver Island and back, blending epic scenery, old friends, quirky roadside attractions, and the [...]
A North America Road: Trip Part 2 – The Canadian Western Provinces
Overview This is the second part of 42-day, 9,700-mile road trip from Virginia to Vancouver Island and back, blending epic scenery, old friends, quirky roadside attractions, and the [...]
A North America Road Trip: Part 1 – The Canadian Prairies
Overview This is the first part of 42-day, 9,700-mile road trip from Virginia to Vancouver Island and back, blending epic scenery, old friends, quirky roadside attractions, and the [...]
June 2025
Sailing Through History: A Journey To Greek Islands and Turkey
When our friends Gunnar and Laurie invited us to join them on a Greek Island cruise with her sister Nicole and brother-in-law Tim, we didn’t hesitate. With just [...]
A Week of Adventure: Exploring Portugal’s Hidden Gems – Part 2 (Lisbon Area)
Some friends invited us on a week-long Greek Island cruise, and when we looked at the cost of airfare, we immediately got the idea to pair the trip [...]
A Week of Adventure: Exploring Portugal’s Hidden Gems – Part 1 (Porto/Douro Valley Area)
Some friends invited us on a week-long Greek Island cruise, and when we looked at the cost of airfare, we immediately got the idea to pair the trip [...]
April 2025
Discovering Oahu: A Blend of History, Waves, and Island Vibes
Oahu: Aloha Awaits Oahu, is the most populated and most frequently visited Hawaiian island - with sun-soaked beaches, historic landmarks, and a laid-back charm that’s pure Hawaii. From [...]
Adventures on the Big Island: Five Days of Volcanic Wonders and Aloha
The Big Island of Hawaii: A Wild Welcome Hawaii’s largest island is named Hawaii, but is referred to as "The Big Island". The youngest of the islands, it [...]
Exploring Kauai: Five Days of Aloha on the Garden Isle
Kauai, Hawaii: Jam-Packed Adventures Kauai, dubbed the Garden Isle, is Hawaii’s lush, untamed gem. With jagged cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and quiet towns, it’s a paradise for adventurers and [...]
A Journey Through Maui: From City Vibes to Untamed Wonders
Maui: A Small Island with Big Personality Aloha! Welcome to Maui, Hawaii’s second-largest island, where rugged coastlines, volcanic landscapes, and vibrant towns create a paradise that’s equal parts [...]
February 2025
A Japan Adventure
Overview We hadn't planned to go to Japan this winter, in fact Japan wasn't even on our radar. Then, one of our sons called us in late fall [...]
December 2024
A European Sojourn
Overview For years we heard a lot of good things about taking a river cruise in Europe. After sampling the river cruise experience for a few days in [...]
A Netherlands Adventure
Overview This post covers The Netherlands portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up the adventure as we leave Belgium. This included a trip to [...]
A Belgium Adventure
Overview This post covers the Belgium portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up the adventure after the Viking cruise has docked in Amsterdam after [...]
A German Adventure
Overview This post covers the German portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up the adventure as we leave Austria. This included a trip to [...]
An Austrian Adventure
Overview This post covers the Austrian portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up as we leave Hungary. This included a trip to Transylvania in [...]
A Hungarian Adventure
Overview This post covers the Hungarian portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up the adventure as we leave Croatia. This included a trip to [...]
A Croatian Adventure
Overview This post covers the Croatian portion our 9 country 35-day adventure across Europe and picks up the adventure as we leave Serbia. This included a trip to [...]