A simple guide to the civil rights sites of Alabama
Our trip through the civil rights sites of Alabama and Georgia was both sad and inspirational. African Americans living in the South experienced racial segregation and brutal Jim Crow laws…
Skiing at Vail – Practical Tips for Intermediate Skiers
Vail Ski Resort
Skiing at Vail is quite spectacular, no doubt about it. That's why it's not surprising that the rich and famous come here to ski. The resort is huge, the facilities…
Skiing at Breckenridge – Practical Tips for Intermediate Skiers
Every year during President's Day week my husband and I take a ski trip. This year, we decided to go to Colorado. We rented a condo in Breckenridge and explored…
Where to ski in Colorado – practical tips for intermediate skiers
Colorado is considered the ultimate ski destination in the United States. The soft powder provides the best skiing conditions for both the sports aficionados and newbies alike. When I first…
Practical Tips for a Day in Glenwood Springs
While we only spent a day in Glenwood Springs, the town seemed like a fun place to visit.The combination of a mountain town charm, the outdoors, and the Western history…
Most important things to see in Washington DC
Located on the Potomac River, Washington DC has served as the US capital since 1790. John Adams was the first President to reside in the city, moving there in 1800.…
How to best explore Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park is one of five national parks in Utah. Even though it is not as frequently visited as Zion, Bryce, or Arches, it is equally amazing. Capitol…
Things to see in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is one of two national parks in Texas. The park is located in south west part of the state, right across the border with Mexico. There…
Best of The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
We’ve been to the Island in the Sky before but this was our first time in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. I must say, the park is spectacular.…
2 Weeks on the Road Through America’s Southwest
Honestly, I don’t know if there is a better road trip than exploring America's Southwest. There are so many things to see that you’d need months to tour all the…