Indonesia
The Indonesia archipelago has over 17,000 islands – which can present a challenge when planning a trip. How do we decide which islands to visit on a two-week vacation? I wanted to see Borobudur and [...]
Chilling at the Presidio in San Francisco
When Michael said he wanted to go to San Francisco for his birthday trip I was not keen on the idea. We have been to the Bay area and wine country many times, but it [...]
Slowing Down to Embrace Nature in Pismo Beach California
I wasn’t going to write about our fourth annual trip to Pismo Beach, California. It was a nice, mellow week but there wasn’t anything of interest to share. But then I found inspiration in an [...]
Long Weekend in Ojai California
I’ve wanted to visit the Ojai Valley for a while. A few years ago, we planned a trip with Indy but had to cancel due to his health. This year we finally made it to [...]
Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise
On a Galapagos Islands cruise, we saw blue footed boobies, frigates, marine iguanas, penguins, and sea lions on uninhabited islands with diverse landscapes. Galapagos is an archipelago of 19 volcanic islands 620 miles from Ecuador. [...]
Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
On a long-anticipated international trip, we explored Mayan ruins in Guatemala, saw a Star Wars filming location, and watched the sunset on top of a temple. It was seven years since our last international holiday. [...]