I can’t believe I leave for Peru in just a few days! I learned a lesson a long time ago and that lesson is to pack light. You don’t need to carry around unnecessary items and you can always buy things on the road, in an emergency. So, in preparation for my big trip, I […]
Simply put, Rome is one of those places that everyone needs to see at least once in his or her lifetime. Straddling the River Tiber about midway down the boot of Italy, the “Eternal City” was once the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire. Today, it’s the fourth most populated city in the European […]
In less than three week’s time I’ll be crossing one of the top places off my “Bucket List” when I travel to Peru. In preparation for my adventure, I’ve been doing research on the country and have been amazed by some of the facts I’ve unearthed. Below are eight of the ones that surprised me […]
Nestled at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains is a calming oasis, seemingly far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Located only about an hour’s drive southeast from Los Angeles or northeast from San Diego, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is tucked away beneath a backdrop of oak-studded hillsides. In this sanctuary, multiple […]
I can’t believe it’s been over two months since the last “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click here. Do you know where […]
Since its opening in 1958, the Madonna Inn has been a landmark on California’s central coast. Created by architect Alex Madonna and his wife, interior designer Phyllis, the hotel features 110 uniquely themed rooms that are definitely out of the ordinary. Located on the west side of US Route 101—about halfway between Los Angeles and San […]
The city of San Luis Obispo is located along California’s picturesque central coast, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. In the heart of its downtown is an attraction that you have to see to believe—what locals have dubbed “Bubble Gum Alley.” For over sixty years people have been passing through the narrow 15-foot (4.6 m) […]
It’s been awhile since I last shared some of my favorite travel apps. Below are six that are a great finds for every type of traveler. And best of all, they’re free (or at least cheap.) It’s truly amazing what’s possible with technology these days! iTranslate Voice This new app is a great tool when […]
Dilapidated. Decaying. Over-crowded. But to me, Venice is the most beautiful place in the world. Nowhere on earth can compare to this slowly sinking city. Sure, it’s teeming with tourists in the summer and yes, many of the crumbling buildings could use a little touching up (which I think is actually a huge part of […]
Whitewashed villages clinging precariously to the cliffs, blue-domed churches, and an equally blue sea stretching to the horizon. This is what typically comes to mind when anyone mentions the Greek Islands. My favorite is Santorini, also known as Thira. Located in the Aegean Sea about 120 miles (200 km) southeast from mainland Greece, it’s the […]
