Istanbul is one of the most dynamic, beautiful and exciting cities in the world. You could easily spend weeks there and still not see everything. Located on both sides of the Bosporus Straight (which connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara), the city of Istanbul is split across two continents—Europe and Asia. Known […]
The Italian city of Pisa is known the world over for its famous “Leaning Tower.” In fact, it’s probably one of the most recognizable structures anywhere. What many people don’t realize is that it’s actually only part of a larger complex that includes three other beautiful and interesting sights. Set in the park-like Campo dei […]
I took this photo last weekend at Sea World, while visiting my sister and nephew in San Diego, California. As if the flamingoes weren’t colorful enough, a rainbow formed in the background making for a perfect photo op! This photo was my submission for Budget Travelers Sandbox Travel Photo Thursday. Check out more photos on their […]
My fascination with trains started when I was probably about ten years old. Every summer, my parents would drop me off at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles where I’d catch the Amtrak train to visit my grandparents in San Diego. I have such happy memories of them meeting me at the terminal, waving as […]
Another blog I follow, Budget Travelers Sandbox, has a weekly column called “Travel Photo Thursday” where they ask other bloggers to post some of their favorite photos from around the world. So, here’s my entry for the week: a pair of colorful totem poles at beautiful Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was really […]
For a relatively small town, Sintra, Portugal is chock-full of sights. Perched high in the forested mountains northwest of Lisbon, it’s only a forty-minute train ride from the capital city. Because of its cooler temperatures, strategic location, and remarkable natural beauty, Sintra has been a popular retreat for centuries. In fact, there’s so much to […]
I feel like I’ve seen so much of the world already, but there’s still a lot I want to do before I kick the proverbial bucket. Here’s a list of places I want to visit, events I want to attend, and other miscellaneous things that I want to accomplish someday. Stay tuned for updates on […]
It’s magic hour in Sedona. As the sun slowly dips into the horizon, the majestic sandstone buttes and monoliths flare a brilliant orange and fiery crimson. Located 120 miles north of Phoenix, Sedona’s sublime natural landscape provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities of all kinds. And for some, even the chance for a spiritual […]
Have you ever been surprised by a place that you’d never even heard of before? That’s how I felt when I spent an afternoon in Gradara, Italy. I was visiting a friend who lives in the nearby resort town of Rimini, and she insisted on taking me there. Located in the Marche region in central […]
