The Panama Canal

As I mentioned in my previous post, we took a Panama Canal cruise, in late January and early February. Joined by our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa, we set sail from Miami on January 21st for a 16 day adventure with multiple stops along the way. Passing through the Panama Canal was... Continue Reading →

Even More on Avignon, France

Our time in Avignon came to an end on October 8th, when we headed north to Germany to visit our niece, her husband and children. We’re now enjoying some time in Paris before heading back to the US on Tuesday. However, I still have much more to share about France, starting with Le Pont d'Avignon,... Continue Reading →

Annecy, France

We visited Annecy on our very first trip to France close to 30 years ago. We spent an afternoon there, loved it, and hoped to return again one day. Our first visit was in April, and it was a perfect time to visit; just a few tourists, the weather was mild and the snow-capped mountains... Continue Reading →

European Family Road Trip

I just love a road trip; loading up the car, seeing interesting destinations along the way, and usually some beautiful scenery as well. I have fond memories of summer family road trips when I was a kid; we’d all pile into the big Plymouth Fury, arguing about who got stuck in the middle, whether we... Continue Reading →

Travel Quote

Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. Ray Bradbury Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

Monet’s Garden

Twenty years ago my husband, daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. We had to stop at a woolen shop to stock up on hats, scarves and gloves since we were all so... Continue Reading →

Seoul Lantern Festival

If you find yourself in Seoul, South Korea in early November, hurry down to Cheonggyecheon Stream for the Seoul Lantern Festival. If you visit in the evening you will be rewarded with a spectacular site of creative and beautiful lanterns placed within the stream that runs through this area. The Seoul Lantern Festival is now... Continue Reading →

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