The Fairytale Town You Have to Visit While in Lisbon

We only had two good weather days while we were in Lisbon. By good weather day I mean a day where it was pouring buckets of rain. So even on this particular day I had to find a destination which had a good mix of outdoor and indoor activities in …

Focal Point: 10 Images of Beautiful and Eclectic Berlin

Berlin is something that is on everyone’s bucket list for its historical significance. Who hasn’t read about the divide between communism and democracy? The cold war between the USSR and the US? The success of capitalism over socialism? And of course the fall of East Germany and the rise of …

Travel Photo of the Week: The Most Picturesque Major Airport?

Lately springs have truly been full of “April Showers” and severe thunderstorms. As another bout of severe weather whips through the United States, I was reminded of my experience at Denver International Airport exactly one year ago, today.

Strolling through Charming Colmar: France’s Most Beautiful Town?

Colmar in the Alsace Region of France is known for being one of the best preserved cities in all of Europe, having survived the World Wars, the French Revolution, and the Hundred Years War.

Germany’s Most Underrated Travel Destination?

Whenever you think of German cities and architecture, most people think of Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Dusseldorf. I don’t think anyone (especially Americans) think much of this rather large industrial city nestled in the Northern end of Germany. 

This Easy/MUST DO New Zealand Hike is the Best of Them All

Day 2 of our camping adventure started off great with our morning photo walk at Tasman Lake (mentioned in the earlier post). After that all of our plans sort of fell apart. When we visited the Mt Cook Visitor’s Center to check in for the hike to Mueller Hut, we …