When we went on our first visit to Vancouver Island about seven years ago, the weather did not cooperate for touring Victoria's Butchart Gardens. It was extremely rainy and windy with a big storm rolling through. On our recent return trip, we were blessed with... Read more
I'm always on the lookout for beautiful outdoor areas or unique attractions any time I visit a new place. While I love to hike, sometimes it just isn't practical due to weather or time restraints, that's why the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is so perfect. You... Read more
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State is one of those things I saw years ago and thought I'd love to go to, then promptly forgot about it as my travels took me elsewhere. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it again in my search for a spring getaway in North... Read more
We loved Athens. We loved Athens without going up to the Acropolis or taking a tour or buying souvenirs. We just loved getting to wander around and take in the city. The people are kind, the city is electric, and there are some amazing views – for free. It is... Read more
Nestled in the dense jungle north of Hilo, is a magical place for nature lovers to escape. The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (now renamed Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden) offers a beautiful oasis in a lush ocean-side valley. When we first visited the Big Island... Read more
When we saw a long house sit for Scotland in autumn, we just couldn't resist applying. Once we were chosen, this sit actually kicked off our plans for our multi-month European adventure. We were so thankful for so much time to really see the best things to do in... Read more
I've dreamed of getting to see castles like Dunrobin Castle since I was a little girl (shocker, I know). Of course, I do make it a point to stop at every castle some rich person built for a random reason in middle-of-nowhere America. But it is not the same as... Read more
