As coastal cities go, San Diego may be as picture perfect as they come. Even on a cloudy day, a hotel room that looks on one of the marinas can’t help but put a smile on your face. From luxury yachts, to small fishing boats, it’s a boater’s delight.
Pantheon in Paris
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The day I visited the Pantheon in Paris, there were some repairs being made (note the ladder on the right side). It’s dome still look impressive against the blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds.
Flat Stanley Stows His Bag
January 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Do you know Flat Stanley?
Flat Stanley is a project for school classrooms that helps them learn about the geography and culture of the rest of the world. The students create a “Stanley” and send him around the world. There are a variety of ways to do this — from mailing Stanley to friends and family around the world to sending him off on adventures of his own — with the end result that kids learn about the places Stanley has been and the things that he would do there.
On a recent flight I found Flat Stanley properly stowing his bags in the overhead compartment. He was off on a great adventure, and how exciting for the kids to learn all about it.
Taylor Shellfish Farms, Bellingham
January 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Taylor Shellfish Farms is a family owned oyster business located in Bellingham, Washington.
The Taylor family has been in the shellfish business for over 100 years, offering a number of oyster types: Pacific, Kumamoto, Olympia, Totten Inlet Virginica, and European Flat. They also offer clams (Manila, Littleneck, Savory and Geoduck), Mussels (Mediterranean, Blue), and Dungeness Crab.
It’s a great spot to pick up some delicious shellfish to take home, or bring some picnic fixings and barbecue right on the spot.
Departure at Dawn
January 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s always hard getting those wing shots out of the airplane window. Early morning departures, just as the sun is coming up, are always so pretty.
Red Rooftops of Dubrovnik
January 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As you look out at the red-tiled rooftops of Dubrovnik, you will occasionally see one that still has not been repaired from the bombing the city suffered from years ago. Find a high spot in the town, perhaps the wall around the city, and you’ll find great views of the city, its rooftop, and the sea.
Las Vegas Strip at Night
December 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It may be cheesy, tacky, and an overdone neon nightmare, but there’s no denying that the Las Vegas Strip at night is impressive.
It’s been awhile since I experienced night time Las Vegas, but last fall’s trip for Blog World Expo gave me another link at this city that NEVER sleeps.
Etruscan Museum in Chiusy
December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Etruscan Museum is located in Chiusy, Italy. It’s full of Etruscan art, especially funeral urns. Admission is a couple Euro, and you can easily see the museum in about an hour. While you’re there, why not pick out the funeral urn that you think suits your style?
Miami Water Wow
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of the major travel events that I attend each year, is the USTA’s International Pow-Wow.
This event provides me with the information, connections, and what I need for nearly a year of travel planning and writing. It’s a big event and yield big return on my investment of time and money.
This photo was taken at the 2009 event, held in Miami, Florida.
Pedicure Pampering at the Red Door
December 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There’s nothing like a little pampering to add some specialness to your week. These pedicure stations are located at the Red Door at the Bravern, Bellevue’s hip new upscale shopping location.
Photo credit: personal collection
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