by Marybeth Bond | Jan 15, 2023 | Adventure, NORTH AMERICA, Travel Magazine, Alaska, Travel
Fairbanks is Alaska’s best place to see the Northern Lights. Shivering in the frigid Alaskan night, I stood in deep snow on a hilltop outside Fairbanks and scanned the black sky. I had travelled north, far north, to the interior of Alaska, gambling that I would...
by Marybeth Bond | Sep 18, 2022 | Norway, EUROPE, Cruising
Emerald fjords carved into the coast by glaciers are the ultimate symbol of Norway. If exploring this breathtaking scenery is on your bucket list, then a cruise is the way to go. After two sunny days in vibrant Amsterdam, we left the city always ready to party....
by Marybeth Bond | Jul 21, 2022 | California, Travel
For years I’ve been trying to figure out how to visit National Parks and avoid the crowds. From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone and Bryce and Zion (all my favorite national parks), I’m zoning in on one park and 4 tips to help you enjoy your vacation. ...
by Laura Kiniry | Jul 9, 2022 | EUROPE, Travel
When our cook, Fausta Solfa, mentioned that dinner would be at 7:30 pm, someone in our group asked: “Is that 7:30 pm regular time or Italia time?” The rest of us started laughing. Four days into our week-long sojourn in southern Italy and we were finally getting used...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 23, 2022 | Homepage Slider, full-image, home page slider, NORTH AMERICA, Carmel & Monterey, California, Travel
What to do in Monterey Spend an afternoon at the Monterey Aquarium. Here’s the latest on the new exhibit. Dive into the food scene of Pacific Grove. Meander along the pedestrian trail to Lover’s Point. Go for a walk along the unsoiled nature beaches. Enjoy...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 21, 2022 | Family Travel, Homepage Slider, Wine Country, California, Travel
When you think of Sonoma County, images come to mind of vineyards and vine-covered hillsides, elegant tasting rooms and fabulous dinners at intimate restaurants. Beyond the famous food, wine and vineyards, Sonoma offers plenty more to discover. Go West Beyond the...