Ah, San Francisco — the City by the Bay, home of sourdough bread, sea lions, and apparently, travel chaos with a side of mystery meat...

Let me set the stage: Carnival Glory , headed to the Bahamas, packed with 19+ of my relatives for our family reunion, most of whom I...

Our Spring Break extravaganza is winding down, folks. After gallivanting across Greece like gods on Mount Olympus, we're wrapping things...

Leaving Amsterdam is never easy — especially when you’re stuffed with stroopwafels and questionable life advice from guys on bicycles —...

So, my sister-in-law decided to retire from teaching this year—finally giving up her chalk-dusted crown—and she and her husband went full...

Once upon a sunny Costa Rican morning, deep in the misty mountaintop jungles of Monteverde, a brave little white Toyota sat in a gravel...

Let me start by saying, if you’re planning to drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde, Costa Rica—buckle up (both physically and...

Flying Volaris from LAX to Costa Rica: A Budget Adventure with a Side of Chaos Ah, the thrill of budget travel—where every penny counts,...

If you’re a history enthusiast or a fan of the play or movie Hamilton , you might find yourself with lingering questions about Peggy...

A Journey from Florence to Venice: High-Speed Adventures and Hidden Gems Traveling from Florence to Venice is a quintessential Italian...

Continuing our northern Italian adventure, we journeyed from Rome to Florence, traveling via Italo, Italy’s high-speed rail network that...

Rome, the Eternal City, is a destination that stirs the soul with its breathtaking architecture, historical depth, vibrant culture, and...

Nestled on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Abbotsford House is a jewel of historical architecture and literary...

October in Minneapolis-St. Paul is a dream come true for anyone who loves the magic of autumn. As the season changes, vibrant hues of...

When it comes to natural wonders, Arizona is home to some of the most breathtaking sites in the world. Among them, Antelope Canyon and...

When it comes to a truly indulgent dining experience, The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon in Temecula delivers in spades. Known for...

My recent loss of a dear friend, Tim Reisen, reminded me of an extraordinary trip I once took to Chicago, Illinois. Tim was the kind of...

Paris, France, the "City of Light," has always captured my heart with its romance, rich history, and timeless charm. Walking through its...

Traveling from San Diego to the Mediterranean might seem like a dream, but that's exactly what we just did. Our two-week adventure took...

My daughter’s birthday is approaching, and her fiancé wants to surprise her with a trip to California. He mentioned that he’s not very...