Michigan Beer-ventures

We still don’t like IPA’s but luckily craft beer in Michigan is an exotic forest of options so the Holmes & Watson quest continues. With Grand Rapids just 30 minutes away and a friend’s...

Kodiak Alaska, Wild life and Culture

We visited Kodiak on board of the Azamara Quest. Kodiak island is home to about 6,000 people and about 8,000 bears. To get to Kodiak you can fly commercial, use the Alaska Marine Highway or a cruise...

Why Not to Road Trip Solo – 8 Realities to Be Adventure Aware

Let’s face it, we are inundated by social media images and postings of travel and adventure that make just about everyone’s lives look meager in comparison. Solo travel looks glamorous...

The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...

Valley of the Sun: A Self-Guided Road Trip Around Phoenix, Arizona

Expedia asked me to share part of my trip when my daughter and I traveled across the U.S. to climb several western state highpoints, including Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s highest mountain. During...

Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

Any trip to a National Park is an adventure but when snow is on the ground, a little extra effort is needed to make it a real success. Here are some tips and tricks to having the memorable...