Food, Travel

Istanbul Is a Turkish Delight

Mouths watering, we hopped on a ferry back to the other side of the bay and bid farewell to Gem before changing for dinner ...

26 Years - The World A to Z, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

“X” Ends With Bordeaux

We weren’t typical tourists ... on this trip. This trip showcased the culmination of many lessons learned in our previous travels.

Arizona, Travel

A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Imagine my surprise when US Ghost Adventures sent me an email and asked me to review one of their tours. A quick visit to their website revealed choices across the nation … including half a dozen in the Phoenix area! I hesitated. My blog is neither commercial nor sponsored in any way, so this would… Continue reading A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Musings, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

Room With a View

... we “found peace in the cacophony of stimuli.” Such are the thoughts from which blogs are born …

Musings, Travel

One Particular Harbor

... I wondered where our particular harbor is - that one place where you go that feels safe and protected from external forces and allows a relaxed, easy pace for getting away from everyday life. 

Musings, Travel

Chasing Dreams

Setting your sights just out of reach keeps you pushing yourself a little more; reaching a little farther.

Distractions, Musings, Travel

Music Is Life

My playlist shuffles seamlessly from song to song. I break into big grins and enjoy the lyrics.

humor, Musings, Travel

One Night Stands – They’re Not What You Think

Certainly lifelong friends bring us joy and memories forever, but our social one night stands are also memorable for their brevity and emotional connection.

Flying, Musings, Travel

In Praise of Small Airports

EVERYONE we dealt with at these airports was friendly. “Please” and “thank you” were the norm, not the exception.

Bucket List, Bucketlist, Travel

Fifty States. I Did It!

... it came down to North Dakota and Alaska as my final two unvisited states.