633 days. The number of days since stepping off of my last cruise. Thanks to Covid,-19 there has been so much uncertainty, lost time with friends and family, canceled plans and vacations, and a lot of time spent staying put. The world seemed to shrink to a 5 mile bubble, only going out to the […]
The past 16 months have been some of the longest and darkest. While Covid-19 spread across the world, the safest and most responsible thing to do was to stay in my 5 mile little bubble where the highlight of my month/week might be a simple trip to the grocery store, hoping that I would be […]
There are very few places that you can visit and return to almost a decade later and find it just as it was on the day you left. Thankfully, Kaua’i just happens to be one of those places. My previous trips to Hawaii’s fourth largest island, commonly referred to the Garden Island, were a bit […]
Expectations are a funny thing, especially when it comes to vacation. Between crazy work schedules, vacation policies, and accounting for other people’s budgets and travel preferences, trying to schedule a trip between multiple people can be extremely challenging. It is for these very reasons that sometimes finding myself booking/planning trips1-2 years in advance. With time […]
Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, can lead to an extremely heated debate/discussion just by mentioning the words without getting to finish your statement. All politics aside, it is one of my favorite places to visit due to the amount of history, architecture, *free* things to do, and access to reliable public transportation. D.C. is a […]
Even in the winter, the Ville de Québec has a lot to offer. Starting in December you’ll find the Christmas Market, Quartier Petite Champlain is decorated with lights , and you can even take a toboggan slide ride down the hill at Au 1884. You can easily forget your in Canada and find yourself transported […]
With it’s gorgeous mountain views, cool refreshing air, and relaxing and inviting surroundings, Asheville is one of my favorite places to keep coming back to multiple times a year. No matter the season, there is always something to do. While tourists tend to flock in during the spring time bloom (March – May) and peak […]
Ah the holidays. The time of year that tends to bring unnecessary conflict, drama, and stress. Over the years I have managed to cope by escaping to somewhere far away from the Midwest, and take advantage of the legal holiday and make it into an extended vacation. This year was no different, and thanks to […]
Sometimes business travel can take you to fun and exciting locations; sometimes not. Having spent the past few months traveling back and forth between the great states of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, a much needed change of pace and scenery was long overdue. Thanks to an extended weekend and some ridiculously low airfares, I found […]
There is always a moment of time that seems to signal the end of summer. For Indy, that moment begins with final weekend of Fringe and the start of the remaining home stands for the Indy Indian’s AAA baseball team. Mass Ave sprang to life, with the local arts patrons flooding the sidewalks,migrating in packs, […]