Over 30,000 islands make up Stockholm's Archipelago. Starting in Stockholm, extending out to the Baltic, it's the largest archipelago in the world. On a recent stay in Stockholm, I decided to take the 1 hour boat ride to it's capital of Vaxholm. Our time was pressed so we didn't get off of the … [Read more...]
Road Trippin’: Rules For Being Shotgun
June 8, 2013 By
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...]
Girlfriend Getaway Survival Guide
April 6, 2013 By
"I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." - Mark Twain I have found that this could not be a truer statement. I love a girlfriend getaway. Girlfriend getaways can be great. It is an opportunity to strengthen … [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...]
[VIDEO] My Expat Life in Saudi Arabia…
March 31, 2013 By
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Living in Saudi Arabia is definitely different than living in the United States. People are always interested in what is going on in this country. I think it's because the country is a closed door to most of the outside world. Saudi Arabia does not care about your tourist dollars, and seemingly, … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: The Flower Fields of Carlsbad
March 25, 2013 By
It's that time of year and the flowers are in good bloom. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
March 19, 2013 By
Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park is a diverse setting for viewing art, the city of Seattle and Puget Sound. Once an industrial site this waterfront park has incredible views of Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains. This nine acre park gives residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a … [Read more...]
PHOTO TOUR: Cedar Hill aka The Frederick Douglass House
February 23, 2013 By
Cedar Hill is the last home of former slave, author, orator, publisher, abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, he never knew his mother, and it goes without saying that he lived in extreme poverty. He died a free man, with a home that boast … [Read more...]
Top 5 Most Popular Posts For 2012
December 30, 2012 By
The following posts were my most popular posts for 2012. It truly is a trip down memory lane considering that none were written in 2012. These winners are full of some of my best and favorite travel photos. I must point out that I took the top 5, which of course is totally unfair to the posts I … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: My Favorite Travel Photos 2012
December 27, 2012 By
I did a lot of traveling this year. When I broke it all down; it turns out in 2012 I was living out of a suitcase 7 out of the 12 months. Which is better (or worse, depending on your perspective) than 2011 where I lived out of a suitcase for 9 months. My trajectory this year started in January … [Read more...]