As the leaves start to change color and fall, thoughts of the upcoming ski season are taking root in ski loving families everywhere. If you live on the East Coast, finding a great place to ski as a family with long and varied runs can be difficult amidst icy conditions that fall short when compared […]
This Guy Travels to Ratchaburi, Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia rich in culture and history, made up of 5 main regions. As a business traveler on a tight schedule, I was limited in what I could see and do within the constraints of my job, but I did find a few hours here and there […]
Beauty in Glass and Gorge: Escape to Corning, New York
Corning, New York, and nearby Watkins Glen State Park, pack a perfect one-two punch for a fall getaway full of beauty and nature. With fall foliage nearing its peak, hop in the car and get your road trip on in the gorgeous NY Finger Lakes region. Corning is home to the Corning Museum of Glass […]
Our Irish Family Vacation
A few years ago when we contemplated a trip to Ireland, we realized there would be a lot of driving involved and that we would want to do a lot of hiking. So with two babies in tow, we decided to put it off a few years. So when close friends recently invited us to […]
Epcot’s Annual Food & Wine Festival Offers Something for Every Palate
Get ready to eat and drink your way around the world at Epcot’s 18th Annual International Food & Wine Festival! The 2013 festival kicked off on September 27, and runs through November 11. Epcot admission is required to participate. All around Epcot’s World Showcase are marketplaces featuring food, wine and beer samples from countries around the world! Portions are […]
A Stay at the Hip Roundhouse at Beacon Falls in the Hudson Valley
If you’re looking for a bit of rest combined with a dose of culture and life in New York City, jump in your car or on the Metro North and head to Beacon, just 60 miles north of the city in the Hudson Valley. It’s a town sprinkled with art, culture, Victorian architecture, good food, […]
Much To Do About Mobile, Ala.
Growing up, I spent many family vacations visiting relatives just outside of Mobile, Ala. However, we didn’t spend a lot of time in downtown Mobile; in fact, I never ventured into the downtown area until I was a teenager, first visiting the historic USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile Bay and then taking part in my […]
Holiday Magic at Disney World
As if Walt Disney World was not spectacular enough throughout the year, wait until you see how they transform the parks for Christmas! The Christmas season is truly stunning at Walt Disney World. The Magic Kingdom is transformed into a holiday wonderland with 200,000 dream lights (icicle lights) adorning Cinderella Castle. This is a sight […]
This Guy Travels to Kuwait
Kuwait is yet another very small and very wealthy middle east country. It’s shaped like a triangle and is wedged in between Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north. Most of the world surely remembers the Gulf War, which was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Since then, much has been done […]
Two Fall Virginia Getaways
Returning home after days in Europe has a way of making you dream about new getaways to exotic international locales. Not wanting the adventure to end, seeing new places, tasting local flavors, the notion of taking a fall getaway consumes my thoughts. Realistically though, between school schedules, birthdays and non-specific family commitments, a fall getaway […]