travel

  • A Road Trip Through Portugal

    Portugal is a small country nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean and its neighbor Spain on the Iberian Peninsula. At just a sixth of the landmass of the peninsula (Spain occupies the remainder) and a total of 35,000 square miles, it boasts the location of the most western part of the continent of Europe, Cabo…

  • Exploring the Natural Beauty of Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho

    Planning this 30-day road trip across 4 states – Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho – was challenging as there is so much to see and do. And then the driving distances are longer between our “must-see” sites, so we needed to identify overnight stops along the way to break up the drives. We like to…

  • Sailing the Highlights of the Beautiful Amalfi Coast

    Sailing the Highlights of the Beautiful Amalfi Coast

    The Amalfi Coast is a dreamy destination, with stunning landscapes of colorful architecture on top of ragged cliffs against a crystal blue sea. This is a popular sun-seeker’s getaway destination and rightly so. Our journey on the Amalfi Coast begins and ends in Naples on a catamaran charter. This is a great way to see…

  • Iowa and Wisconsin on the Journey to Visit All 50 States

    When I tell people that we are going to Iowa and Wisconsin on our next trip, most get a puzzled look on their faces. And then the questions, “Do you have family there?” “Are there specific things you are planning to do?” Or more simply, “Why?” I plan to travel to all 50 states before…

  • 7 Days in the Western Highlands of Scotland

    7 Days in the Western Highlands of Scotland

    With only 7 days, we are barely scratching the surface of what the Western Highlands has to offer. As such, we had to be selective about the places we would stay and the sites to visit. The tourist season in the Western Highlands is from April to October. If you travel outside of that window,…

  • 14 Day Roadtrip in the Puglia Region of Italy

    14 Day Roadtrip in the Puglia Region of Italy

    When most people think of traveling in Italy, it’s usually to places such as Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. Rarely, do they think of the region in the heel of the boot, Puglia. Bari, the largest city in the Puglia region, is a cruise ship stop on the Adriatic. However, besides this port…

  • 7 Perfect Days Sailing the Cyclades in Greece

    7 Perfect Days Sailing the Cyclades in Greece

    Greece is the perfect country for a sailing charter. With 227 inhabited islands and many more uninhabited islands, it is best seen by the sea. The Cyclades is our second sailing charter destination in Greece, the serene blue waters and blue skies made for a picturesque backdrop to a relaxing getaway. Mykonos, Greece This is…

  • How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip

    How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip

    Preparing your car for a long road trip is essential for a safe and hassle-free journey. We have taken a few trips that have extended thousands of miles, and here is how we prepare our car for a long road trip. Whether you have the skills to do it yourself, or you need to take…

  • Best Dive Sites on Fiji’s Rainbow Reef

    Best Dive Sites on Fiji’s Rainbow Reef

    Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Straight has some of the best dive sites in the world. Full of blooming soft coral and plentiful reef fish in a multitude of colors, it’s no wonder how it got its name. With over twenty named dive sites, each with its own topography and sea life to uncover, there…

  • Corsica – By Land and By Sea

    Corsica – By Land and By Sea

    Corsica is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, and while it is a part of France, it has a distinct culture of its own. Once a part of the Republic of Genoa, it has Italian as well as French roots. And while the official language is French, they have their own language and…