Tips on Visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mines in Krakow
I first learned about the Wieliczka Salt Mines reading the book 501 Must-Visit Destinations. Upon viewing the photograph of the salt chandeliers in the book, I knew I needed to see them for myself. After touring the Wieliczka Salt Mines, I feel I gained a new appreciation for salt and miners in general. Imagine a […]
Exciting Misadventures in Harbin, China
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on pinterest Pinterest At the end of my senior year in college, I received a scholarship to study the Mandarin Chinese language in China for one semester. At the end of my semester, my friend Angela met me in Beijing, where we started our one-month travel […]
6 Stunning Hikes in the Quinault Rainforest
The beauty of the Quinault rainforest is something you need to see for yourself. It is breathtaking! The good news is, there are a lot of excellent choices for hikes around Lake Quinault, no matter your skill level. Whether you have younger kids or are just a beginner hiker, these Lake Quinault hikes offer you […]
Lake Quinault Lodge: Your Rainforest Retreat
Lake Quinault Lodge is a beautiful historic lodge set on a wooded lake. It’s a short 5-minute drive off US-101 North, and I had been missing it all these years. For almost two decades, I’ve made regular visits to Kalaloch Beach, only a 30-minute drive past Lake Quinault Lodge. I had no idea the beauty […]
Kalaloch Lodge: An Ocean Getaway Near Seattle
I recently returned from another trip to Kalaloch Lodge, and I realized that although I’ve written about camping at Kalaloch, I have yet to write about staying at the Kalaloch Lodge. My hubby and I love coming to Kalaloch each year. It’s our ocean getaway close to home. In the summer, we enjoy camping at […]
A Self-Guided Tour of Historic D-Day sites in Normandy
Visiting the historic D-Day sites is an unforgettable way to spend the day. It is one of those bucket list trips that leave you better for having made them. June 6, 1944, is one of the most historic dates in world history. The victory achieved on D-Day changed the course of the world. The freedoms […]
How to Get Free Tickets to Seattle’s Top Museums
There are so many unique and fascinating museums in the Seattle area. So wouldn’t it be nice if you could get some free tickets? Guess what? You can! I know how inspiring a visit to the local art museum can be and the excitement of seeing a tiger at the zoo or an octopus at […]
Spend an Unforgettable Day At Mont-Saint-Michel
On the border of Normandy and Brittany, Mont-Saint-Michel rises above the bay like a bastion. This medieval fortress is chiseled into the granite that formed this small island. One look at it and you can understand its allure. There is something so unique about this little island. Mont-Saint-Michel is just one of the many historical […]
Misadventures in Normandy France: There’s no going back.
My friend Angela and I took a two and a half month backpacking trip through Europe, and although the majority of our travel was via trains and planes, we did rent a car during our visit to the Normandy region of France. It wouldn’t have been a complete trip if I couldn’t say we used […]
An Unforgettable Road Trip to Key West
This post is a journal of the day’s sightseeing and experiences. I also wrote some travel guides to help you on your next trip to the Florida Keys. You’ll find these linked at the bottom of this post. I visited Key West once before in the late ’90s; however, my husband had never been there […]