Glacier National Park: Beat the Crowds

An internet booking site lists 157 accommodations in Whitefish, Mt, the center of Glacier National Park tourism. Whitefish is at the west end of the Going to the Sun Highway. Babb, MT, is at the...

Pahalgam in Winter – A must Wintry Trip to Kashmir

Winter months are the best times to plan your vacation, especially in the Mountains. And when it comes to planning such tours to Kashmir, Pahalgam is a must place to visit and spend some time...

Head Torches are for Wimps!

I like walking in the dark. I love the dark. I find it comforting and peaceful. This is the opposite to what most people feel about the dark. I love nothing more than turning off all the lights in...

4 Winter Destinations

Who says vacation season is only July? I love traveling during the off-season. Flights are HELLA cheap, there are less crowds, and I have something to look forward to as the dreary Chicago winter...

Visiting Glacier National Park in Winter

A nature lovers heaven, Glacier National Park is a must to visit. As of today, the Traveling Family PNW has had the pleasure of visiting this majestic park twice. Once in the winter and most...

Christmas Markets - a Big Mistake?

Christmas Markets are a very popular early winter river cruise destinations in the EU, and I have done that. We visited Easter markets on an early spring river cruise... We have been to about...