If you have ever been to the U.S. Virgin Islands (or any of the Virgin Islands, for that matter) you know they are spectacularly beautiful and incredibly relaxing – a......

Minnesota is the home of 10,000 lakes (even though the state has over 15,000!), but it’s also home to the best State Fair around. Since I grew up in Minnesota,......

Miami is one of those infamous places in the U.S. known for its parties, beaches and sunshine! I only spent a few days passing through Miami on my way to......

One of the most common family road trips that Americans think of is the traditional trek to the Grand Canyon. More then 20 years later, I decided it was time......

Taos is home to an art colony, a world-class ski resort, an ancient community and the land of Earthships. It’s a hidden gem, a place that should be explored. There’s......

With the luck of the Irish and the American origins of St. Patrick’s Day parades, a small group of friends and cousins began a tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day......

After our adventures in Portland, we were thrilled to arrive in Washington! Seattle isn’t that rainy, or dreary, so don’t let that discourage you from a visit! Seattle has become......

  Yes, you read that right. I booked my plane ticket to Portland,  Oregon at 11:00am, and it left at 2:30pm.  Spur-of-the-moment decisions are sometimes the best, and this turned......

Winter Activities in Colorado When there’s a chill in the air and the first snowflakes begin to fall, many people have the urge to begin hibernation, snuggle up under heavy......

On a wintery day in Colorado there’s almost nothing better than a piping cup of hot cocoa and a good book; although I think I could drink hot cocoa any......