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Alaska Railroad

April 10, 2025

Alaska is a huge state and not as easily traveled as most of the lower 49. This train is all about relaxing and taking in the beautiful vistas. The varied landscape, with mountains and gorges in the north and wilderness and ice in the south, can be viewed easily in this not-built-for -speed train. It […]

Seattle!

April 9, 2025

We arrived in Seattle on a train-the final destination on our cross-country train trip. It was late July and I think it was around 78 degrees. Glorious! When we left NC two weeks early it had been in the mid to high 90’s. We splurged and spent our week there in luxury accommodations downtown. […]

Europe on a Budget?

April 7, 2025

Is it possible to take a European vacation without spending your kids’ inheritance? Yes and rather painlessly at that! Here are a few suggestions that should help.

Burlington, Vermont

April 5, 2025

Located between the Green and the Adirondack mountains and just 45 miles from the Canadian border, this town combines charm, culture, arts and a lively food scene with world class restaurants. For some reason, I rarely go to the Northeast, particularly New England. Burlington, however, is worth a good look. It looks exactly what you […]

Amsterdam Part 1

April 4, 2025

As I have mentioned before, I love places with a vibe that sets them apart from other destinations. There is no way to mistake Amsterdam for any other city. It is not a large city -at less than a million people it nevertheless has more to offer than many cities twice its size. It was […]

Las Vegas

April 3, 2025

I’ve talked about Las Vegas here before and how it is so much more than gambling to the wee hours of the morning. In fact, it can be a family trip that doesn’t even have to include slots or blackjack (although it can!) Within an hour’s drive from Vegas, there are many great sites that […]

Key West

April 3, 2025

What is there to say about Key West? It is one of my personal favorites, as I spent a lot of time there in my earlier years! When I talk about Key West, I am specifically talking about Old Town. Stay in one of the wonderful B &Bs (make sure to keep your car locked […]

Juneau, Alaska

April 1, 2025

Alaska is a wonderful place at all times of the year. One of my fondest memories is the Alask cruise we took as a family. I need to write about that but today I have a different topic! Juneau Alaska, which averages 62 degrees in the summer, is enthusiastically celebrated by the locals! Join in […]

Banff

March 31, 2025

A Canadian tourist town high in the Rockies, Banff rarely exceeds temperatures in the low 70’s. The town itself is full of interesting shops and restaurants The real attraction, however, is the canoeing, rafting, hiking and and other outdoor activities you can really enjoy without a blistering 95 degree sun! If you are a […]

Ireland – part 3

March 29, 2025

Sligo is more of an up-and-coming destination. Tourists are starting to visit it – both for its ancient history and for its place in Irish history and mythology. The poet Yeats is from here and his memorabilia can be found in the local museum along with paintings and stone age artefacts. The town […]

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