by April Orcutt | Jul 16, 2019 | CANADA, British Columbia, British Columbia, Adventure, NORTH AMERICA, Canada, Travel
On a distant islet off British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, our group of six donned flotation coats and boarded a yellow inflatable raft for an “Eco-Adventure Tour.” Jillian Leonard, our guide, said that unlike the Grizzly Bear Tour we would go on later, “This tour’s...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 25, 2019 | Luxury, Homepage Slider, Cruising, France, Travel
River cruises are attracting gourmets, art fans and avid travelers for a leisurely way to explore Europe. Unpack once and watch vineyards and vistas in the French countryside from the top deck or your stateroom balcony. My husband and I selected a Scenic Cruise on a...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 17, 2019 | Canadian Rockies, CANADA, Alberta, Canada
Why wait if you love horses and a good party? I dusted off my cowboy boots and joined daredevils, music lovers, families, and wannabe cowboys, at Calgary’s Stampede Park to take part in one of the world’s largest rodeos. Spanning ten days in July, the...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 10, 2019 | Deals & Discounts, TIPS, California, Cultural Exploration, San Francisco, Recommended Travel Companies, Family, Travel, Girlfriend Getaways
As a San Francisco local, we have lots of recommendations of things to do that are a bit off-the-radar. After our guests have gone to the “must see” tourist places: Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli, and The Golden Gate Bridge, here are our favorite places to...
by Marybeth Bond | May 11, 2019 | Paris, Travel, Hotel Security Tips, France, Romance
Normandy attracts anyone who loves the impressionists and their paintings, as well as food lovers. Last spring I jumped at a chance to go to Normandy to follow in the footsteps of the Impressionist Painters. I criss-crossed the countryside from Giverny to the...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 3, 2019 | Florence, Safety Tips, Travel, Packing Pointers, Romance, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips, Travel Statistics, Student Travel Tips
Safety Tips for millennials going abroad. Including college students and professionals traveling for business. Bar Tips – Buddy System Go with a buddy. It’s better to have two sets of eyes to watch for bad situations. Don’t leave without your buddy....
