If you’re making the trip to The Last Frontier, you’re surely excited about new and unique experiences. Dog sledding in Juneau, Alaska should definitely be on your list! Our experience dog sledding in Juneau, Alaska WC and I cruised to Alaska in 2014– one of our first major trips together. We departed from […]
Category: North America
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A few years ago, WC and I knew almost nothing about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains. But when we saw a week’s stay in a Waynesville, North Carolina cabin at a silent auction, we decided, why not? We invited my parents and grandparents and made it a family affair for a week […]
San Francisco for First Time Visitors
WC and I traveled to San Francisco for the first time several years ago when he was attending a weeklong class for work on the West Coast. At the time, I was still living in San Diego so I flew up to San Francisco and met him for the weekend. […]
100 Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida has been home to WC for most of his life and I’ve lived here since 2013. We love living in the “Bold City” and it’s a great home base for traveling. We’re near an international airport, have access to a cruise port, and we’re not a far drive […]
The Grand Canyon in Just Four Hours
The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing sights in the U.S. You can spend a week there exploring by foot, Jeep, on mule, or even whitewater raft. But not everyone has a week to explore! In fact, when we saw the Grand Canyon, we were just driving through […]
Guide to Visiting the Biltmore Estate
You can’t spend time in Asheville, North Carolina without visiting the Biltmore Estate. WC and I were actually on vacation with my grandparents in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains when we decided to drive over and check it out. What to Expect at the Biltmore Estate It is crowded and isn’t […]
Why you should (or shouldn’t) run a Disney race
If you’re thinking about running your first 5K or maybe trying to challenge yourself to a half marathon, a Disney race may be the perfect option! Disney races (also known as runDisney) are low pressure with a fun atmosphere. Where it started for me A few years ago if you […]
Balboa Park: Our Favorite Spot in San Diego
It was during my first ever visit to Balboa Park in 2011 that I decided I was moving to San Diego. I was in California to visit a friend who had moved there a few years earlier. She took me to the park as part of a whirlwind two days […]
The Ultimate San Diego Bucket List
If you’ve never been to San Diego, pack your bags and go tomorrow. Seriously! I fell in love with the city my first time visiting in 2011, and moved there within a year. WC fell in love with it his first time visiting me. Whether you’re moving to San Diego, […]
How to Get a Passport Stamp When Cruising
Fellow cruisers are often very surprised when we mention getting a passport stamp while in port. Many travelers don’t even realize it’s an option, but YES you can get your passport stamped at many cruise ports! While most cruise ports don’t actually require you to USE your passport, you are supposed […]