Venice, Italy, where transportation takes on a unique form. One of the most iconic ways to navigate the city's intricate waterways is by utilizing the vaporettos, the public water buses that connect various parts of Venice. In this blog you will get essential information you need to know about using the vaporettos, ensuring a smooth… Continue reading Navigating Venice’s Vaporettos: Your Ultimate Guide to Public Water Transportation
Cape Disappointment is a hidden gem tucked away on the southwestern corner of Washington State, filled with stunning coastal views, scenic hikes, and historical landmarks. Unless you are camping within the park, or nearby, you likely have only set aside one day to explore. Without further ado, here is my perspective on the best way… Continue reading Exploring Cape Disappointment State Park: A Day of Adventure
San Jose, California was our specific destination for this trip because we went to a Seattle Kraken away game against the San Jose Sharks. When I was doing my initial research, I decided that visiting San Francisco as well would be quite do-able because it is about an hour away from San Jose. Because of… Continue reading 3 Days in the Bay Area
There are plenty of Las Vegas bars to visit during a trip to Las Vegas, but there are several that require a little bit more research to know where they are located, how to get in, as well as pre-planning your visit to secure a reservation ahead of time. Here is my list of Las… Continue reading Unique Las Vegas Bars to Visit
Circuit of the Americas is located in Austin, Texas and is home to the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix (Miami Grand Prix debuted in May 2022 and the Las Vegas Grand Prix will debut in November 2023). We attended the Austin Grand Prix in October 2022 and I couldn't find anything online, outside… Continue reading Preparing for the Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 Grand Prix
Casco Viejo is the historic district of Panama City, Panama and is the perfect area to stay if you only have a short amount of time in the area before moving onto somewhere else; such as a Panama Canal cruise like we did. Where to Stay: The American Trade Hotel is a boutique luxury hotel… Continue reading 36 Hours in Casco Viejo
On March 29, 2022, we started our 12-day cruising journey with Norwegian Jewel. We had never cruised before this trip and had such a wonderful time, so much so we purchased "Cruise Next" deposits to be used within 4 years. Prior to this cruise, I tried to research what to expect and how to prepare… Continue reading Norwegian Jewel Panama Canal Cruise
The average climate in San Diego ranges from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 77 degrees Fahrenheit making it the perfect travel destination year round. Plus, as an added perk for the traveler, the most rain the city gets per month historically is 2 inches between December - March. So, if you are trying to avoid rain… Continue reading How to Spend a Weekend in San Diego
Over the course of two days in Boise, there is not be a ton of time to eat and drink everywhere that would be deemed delicious, but here are a few notable mentions to weave into your trip. For a perfect two day itinerary visit my blog Two Days in Boise, Idaho - An Itinerary.… Continue reading Where to Eat in Boise
Affiliate Link Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that I may receive commissions when you click on the links within this blog and make purchases. However, this does not impact my reviews and comparisons or the prices that you pay. I try my best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make… Continue reading Top 10 Cruising Essentials
During our Panama Canal cruise on the Norwegian Jewel in 2022, we were chosen for a room upgrade bid that put us in a Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony. I imagine each of these rooms are identical on the Norwegian Jewel, but specifically we were in room 11530. Tip: If you don't know… Continue reading Norwegian Jewel – Room 11530 – Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony
For those that live in Western Washington and are looking for a weekend getaway, look no further than Port Townsend. Port Townsend is often overlooked, but it is located on the northeast corner of then Olympic Peninsula and is full of maritime history and Victorian Era architecture. Due to its unique appeal, Port Townsend has… Continue reading Port Townsend – A Short Weekend Getaway
A visit to Friday Harbor is the perfect long weekend getaway, especially for those who reside in Western Washington. Friday Harbor is one of the more known islands of the the San Juan Islands. The town of Friday Harbor is most easily accessible by ferry, but is also accessible to visitors via boats and small… Continue reading How to Spend a Long Weekend on Friday Harbor
This blog contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Diaper Bag Backpack trtl Neck Pillow Power Banks Charging Cords Phone and Tablet Headphones Water Bottle Snacks My number one travel item is a diaper bag backpack. These bags are so incredibly spacious, open up wide, have… Continue reading Top 8 Personal Item Travel Essentials
During holiday weekends I like to find places to visit that are relatively close, but too far away to visit during normal circumstances - getting there after work on Friday and returning Sunday afternoon/evening. I like to maximize these trips by giving myself two full days for Saturday and Sunday exploring (or pretty close to… Continue reading The Perfect 2 Day Glacier National Park Itinerary
In the spring I stopped in Cannon Beach, Oregon for lunch on my way home from a weekend trip in Lincoln City, Oregon. I had been to Cannon Beach a handful of times for quick visits before, and each and every time I was hit with very thick fog that prevented me from seeing the… Continue reading A Weekend in Cannon Beach
Finding the best place to stay in Leavenworth, Washington can be overwhelming. If you're like me, you don't want to spend a fortune, but you also want to be short walking distance to everything and be immersed in the town. After all, this little Bavarian Village in the Cascades is a tourist destination year round… Continue reading Quick Guide for Leavenworth Lodging
It is no secret that in Washington (well, the Pacific Northwest in general) is perfect in the summer! Determining which activities to fill your summer or vacation with can be challenging because you'll want to do everything, but time is not on your side... Summer 2021 I decided to do a couple weekend getaways and… Continue reading Best Summer Activities in Washington
In July 2022, we embarked on our 7-Day Alaskan Cruise on the Norwegian Bliss out of Seattle, WA. This cruise had 5 port of calls (6 if you include Seattle) with a scheduled overnight passage through Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. Unfortuenly during our journey, our ship could not make it to Dawes Glacier due… Continue reading Alaskan Cruise: Dawes Glacier, Juneau, and Ketchikan
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