My wife was skeptical about this trip from the beginning. “Why are we flying across the entire continent in the middle of a global pandemic to take a vacation in Oregon, of all places?” As one of tho…
The Virtues of Ignoring Seattle Hipsters
13 Coins 130 Boren Ave. Seattle, WA I have to admit, I was hesitant about checking out 13 Coins. The online reviews just aren’t very good. But then I thought, “What do people in Seattle know an…
Utah, You Can Do Better Than This
Peach City Ice Cream 306 North Main St. Brigham City, UT Utah isn’t exactly known for its culinary innovation. I mean, sure, I’ve had some great Mexican at the Red Iguana in Salt Lake City. I e…
Vacation Shame: If You Take a Trip Right Now, Are You a Bad Person?
I travel. A lot. It’s what I do – both for work and for pleasure. I’m the editor of this website about traveling…proudly. After a painful three month grounding from March until June, I’ve been back…
Tim’s Rivershore
Tim’s Rivershore 1510 Cherry Hill Rd. Dumfries, VA To paraphrase the great Hank Williams, Jr., “Send me to hell or Northern Virginia, it would be about the same to me.” Hank was actually singin…
Last But Not Least: Why Right Now Just Might Be the Perfect Time to Check North Dakota Off Your List
How close are you to visiting all 50 states? Well, if you have a few states missing, chances are North Dakota is on the list. In fact, a surprisingly significant portion of North Dakota tourism is ma…
How Flying Has Changed in Less than a Month
Wow. Things sure do change quickly. Just four weeks ago, I survived my first pandemic flight and told you all about it — the good, the bad, the ugly. In early June, lifting myself off my couch…
I Just Flew Across the Country and Back. It Wasn’t What I Expected.
My three month “house arrest” finally ended last week. I actually got on a plane and flew from Florida to San Francisco – and back again. Like everyone else under government-mandated quarantine, I’ve…
7 Restaurants for an Authentic Taste of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Are you a tourist or a traveler? A tourist sees stuff. A traveler gets all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste –involved in the experience. And if you travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico,…
This Caribbean Resort Is What Daydreams Are For
Do you have a favorite vacation spot? Not just a favorite city or favorite theme park. I mean a favorite SPOT. A spot so familiar and enticing you see it in your mind right now in every detail down t…
