In my family, I'm the driver. I don't mind, I like to drive.. But, just because a person isn’t driving doesn't mean they get to sit there all brain dead, looking out the window like they’re watching a moving picture. I’ve actually had to tell someone this, which is why I’ve decided to … [Read more...]
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
April 1, 2013 By
Tip toe through the tulips during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. This is the perfect springtime day trip out of Seattle. Millions of tulips, and daffodils in … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: Presidio Park
August 26, 2012 By
Perched up on the top of a hill at the entrance into “the valley” Presidio Park is one of my favorite parks in San Diego. With views over Mission Bay to the Pacific Ocean, it's a favorite for sunset watchers. As a major symbol of the city, it stands atop the hill recognized as the site where … [Read more...]
Top Spots for the Best Views of Seattle
August 22, 2012 By
Seattle is one of my favorite cities. It would be number one if I didn't love Manhattan, London, Amsterdam, and Stockholm so much. One of the things I love is that some days when I'm driving around or just hanging out, I feel like I'm in a lovely painting with blue skies, perfect cumulus clouds, … [Read more...]
5 Things I Love About Stockholm
August 1, 2011 By
Stockholm is the first European city that I visited. In fact, I got my first passport, in 1997, to take that trip. I love this city. It's one of my favorite European capitals. There are quite a few reasons why I love Stockholm, and why I keep going back. I've decided to share just a few of them. In … [Read more...]
How To-Do a Layover in Amsterdam
September 21, 2009 By
You look at your travel itinerary and you see that you have a 6 hour layover in Amsterdam. You’ve heard all about Amsterdam...and would love to check it out, but you only have 6 hours. Think you got time? You bet you have time. A six hour layover in Amsterdam is just enough time to make you wish … [Read more...]