The Tower of London, a fortress located along the River Thames, holds a history that’s both captivating and terrifying. No trip to the city is complete without exploring this World Heritage Site. The Tower of London has a dark past, having been used as a prison and execution grounds. Queen…Continue reading Tower of London: What to See & Do
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The Travel Challenge: Become a World Traveler
Always dreamed of seeing the world, but don’t think you have the time or the money? You are not alone. I felt the same way just a handful of years ago and now I consider myself a world traveler. How did I get there? The Travel Challenge. The Travel Challenge:…Continue reading The Travel Challenge: Become a World Traveler
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…Continue reading Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
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.…Continue reading San Francisco for First Time Visitors
Taking the Train to Machu Picchu
It’s the great Machu Picchu debate: Do I hike or take the train? While hiking to Machu Picchu is on a lot of bucket lists and would be certainly be a unique and challenging experience, we think this question really comes down to one matter: time. If you have a…Continue reading Taking the Train to Machu Picchu
