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Getaway to “The Land of the Sky” – Asheville, North Carolina
In 1876, author Frances Tiernan wrote a book called “The Land of the Sky.” Located between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this moniker was adopted as Asheville, North Carolina’s nickname and is still used today. Our first visit to The Land of the Sky was actually a happy accident. On … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Snowy Trail
We discovered snowshoeing last winter and love it. Tom got this shot of a snowy trail through the woods as we traversed it. Pin It
Pin ItEnjoying the Snow at Boyne Highlands
Although a good chunk of the United States has been moaning and complaining about all the snow this winter, we actually wanted more snow and headed to Michigan to find it. We discovered the beautiful joy that is Michigan in the winter last year and considering my love for warm, tropical beaches, it’s … Continue reading
Pin ItCruising Southern France with Viking Cruises
Somehow, in the course of becoming a travel writer and traveling the world, I have become a person who casually announces that we are going to France. When I was a kid, our big vacations involved piling into a station wagon, the kids in the way back with no seat belts because seriously, who had … Continue reading
Pin ItSavoring the Amazing Offerings with Food Carts Portland
As huge fans of local foodie tours, we will often make a foodie tour of a city our first priority when visiting. It gives us a chance to sample some local restaurants and make a decision about whether we would like to return to enjoy a full meal. In this manner, we have explored Seattle, … Continue reading
Pin ItJetboating Hell’s Canyon with Un-Cruise Adventures
We had an absolutely amazing time on our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise of the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Oregon and Washington. Every single thing was perfect from our roomy cabin with an outside door to the spectacular food to the fascinating fellow passengers to the fact that we had a massage onboard included in the … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Snow Covered Tree Trunk
Tom got this interesting shot while walking around the Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, Ohio. Pin It
Pin ItRelaxing and Rejuvenating at the Lovely Treetops Resort
I’m not sure exactly when we fell in love with the quite wonderful Treetops Resort. It might have been when we saw the cheerfully decorated welcome sign in the blowing snow. Or it may have been when we first saw the lodge in the middle of a snowstorm. Or it might possibly have been when we … Continue reading
Pin ItLearning to Ski at Crystal Mountain
Last winter, we visited Michigan for the very first time and fell in love. In love with the astonishingly beautiful snow which I’m sure gets really old to those who live there and have to shovel their driveways and scrape their cars but we ADORED, in love with the friendly people, and in … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Geese at Maumee Bay State Park
Tom takes most of our photos but I managed to get this one of geese at Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, Ohio. Pin It
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