Japan
Kyoto Day 1: Temples, Deer Encounters & Geisha Glimpses
We chanted with monks, bowed to sacred deer, and wandered Gion’s lantern-lit alleys—Kyoto’s magic had us at hello.
Japan
Hoon-in Temple Stay: Tranquility, Tatami, and a Taste of Shōjin Ryōri
We ascended to Koyasan, embraced temple life at Hoon-in, and savored vegetarian delights—spiritual serenity never tasted so good.
Japan
Osaka Castle in Bloom: History, Hanami & How We Navigated
We wandered through Osaka Castle’s blooming grounds, climbed to the 8th-floor view, and marveled at ancient stones—history never smelled so sweet.
Japan
Osaka Day 1: Dotonbori Delights, Wagyu Wonders & Ferris Wheel Fun
We kicked off Osaka with wagyu skewers, a 10 Yen cheese coin, and a ride on the world’s first oval Ferris wheel—Dotonbori, you had us at hello!
Trips
Adventures in Japan – A Tale of Two (and sometimes Four) Travelers
Join us on an unforgettable journey through Japan as we explore breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for adventure!
Tour
Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice
Iceland – The Land of Fire and Ice Hallgrímskirkja Teresa and I went to Iceland in December. This was a trip that Teresa bid on for a charity auction and won last March. It was touted as “Iceland, a tour of the Northern Lights”. Teresa researched and found that December Read more
Events
Weekend Getaway – Mexico
Weekend Getaway – Mexico Six of us decided we wanted to get away for a weekend and started shopping an all inclusive trip. We wanted to see how well we might travel together as there is talk of a larger, longer trip to Japan in the next year or two. Someone Read more
Cross Country Trips
Portland
It is early March in Florida, temperatures are averaging in high 60’s and low 70’s. And where do we decide to go? Portland, where there is a chance of snow or snowy rain mix. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind snow, it is the mix that gets me sometimes. Read more
Events
Ice … in Orlando?
It is Florida in December. Where can you go to find your inner eskimo? Someplace cold, with ice, and snow? Gaylord Palms Resort Hotel in Orlando, that’s where. This was our second time here, the first bringing my mother here before Covid. This time we had our friends, Jed, Ashley, Read more
Road Trip
Enchant – Lighting up the Trop
Christmas time in Tampa is much different that Christmas’s were in Indiana, Chicago, or even South Carolina, the latter of which did not get celebrated too much as Mom and Dad often travelled to us kids and did not decorate much. Here in Tampa, it is easy to get on Read more