Paradise Found: French Polynesia
October 20, 2022
Is this on your bucket list? … More Paradise Found: French Polynesia
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Enchanting Galapagos: a wildlife wonderland
June 13, 2022
Are the Galapagos that special? Yes. Yes. Yes! … More Enchanting Galapagos: a wildlife wonderland
My heritage journey to Hong Kong and China
August 26, 2021
(I first posted a version of this in 2016 but have updated with some fascinating research I had time to pursue in 2020 during COVID.) **** In June of 2016, my daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong and China for a month-long adventure. (See our top highlights.) The first eight days were an homage … More My heritage journey to Hong Kong and China
Western Parks adventure: top highlights
August 22, 2021
My daughter and I enjoyed three fabulous weeks at six national parks, hiking 108 miles with 24,000 feet elevation gain (Everest is 29,000 feet!). We flew into Denver June 22, 2021, then drove 3,200 miles to Rocky Mountain NP, Grand Canyon South, Grand Canyon North, Escalante, Bryce, Cedar Breaks, Zion, Death Valley and Yosemite. We … More Western Parks adventure: top highlights
New Zealand adrenaline rush: 2 death-defying weeks
February 21, 2020
Adrenaline junkie? Me? My daughter made me do it, your honor. Regan wanted to go all out during our two weeks in New Zealand; I turned 60 in October and wanted to wrap the year in style, so she didn’t have to twist my arm, much. Except for the whole jumping out of a perfectly … More New Zealand adrenaline rush: 2 death-defying weeks
Which Alp is the coolest?
November 5, 2019
Here’s how we rank the mountain experiences in Switzerland and Chamonix, France … More Which Alp is the coolest?
Is a river cruise for you? Take a virtual ride on the Rhein, Main and Danube rivers on Uniworld
December 10, 2018
We are active, independent travelers who took our first river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (almost) on the Uniworld River Princess starting Aug. 5, 2018. If you’re considering a European river cruise, here’s what to expect. The pace is leisurely, everything is included and you are taken care of from start to end. The Princess is … More Is a river cruise for you? Take a virtual ride on the Rhein, Main and Danube rivers on Uniworld
Bosnia-Herzegovina highlights in 4 days
November 8, 2018
Fascinating glimpse into the pain and beauty of an ancient kingdom … More Bosnia-Herzegovina highlights in 4 days
Top 10 Balkan highlights: the best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro
November 8, 2018
In August 2018, we explored the Balkans for the first time, with 17 days in Croatia, four in Slovenia, three in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and a day trip to Montenegro. This included a seven-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard the Mama Marija, stopping at six charming islands. The region’s beauty, variety and history exceeded our expectations, … More Top 10 Balkan highlights: the best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro
Amalfi Coast and more: Top 10 highlights
July 1, 2018
Top 10 highlights from three weeks in the Amalfi Coast and more! … More Amalfi Coast and more: Top 10 highlights
Adventure Travel with Mei-Mei 