Utah Road Trip
October 2020 I thought that by October 2020, I'd drop off one daughter at University in Wales, swing by Italy for my sister's 50th...
Quebec City and Montreal
Last time I visited here was 23 years ago. That was before the world had gone digital, and I had to make actual phone calls to reserve...
New York City, part 3
My recent trips to NYC have been more like a sequel of one another. The first was an overly busy visit, more about settling other people...
Universal Studios and Joshua Tree National Park
This short vacation was the ultimate compromise vacation. My girls wanted to go to Universal Studios, and I wanted to see Joshua Tree. ...
NYC, part 2
Off to visit the oldest child as a solo traveler this time. In the interest of keeping a budget, I decided to stay on the 'Jersey side'...
Costa Rica, From Beach to Volcano
This is THE Arenal volcano, and also view out my hotel window at the Kiorno Suites. Anyone who's ever been in this spot will instantly...
Arizona and the Grand Canyon
My first trip to the Grand Canyon, and I am being serious. Somehow I missed that quintessential family vacation growing up, and then just...
NYC
Brooklyn Bridge. One of the major iconic symbols of NYC, and for this trip, a symbol of determination of the ONE icon I was going to...
Burning Man 2016
'Welcome Home!' is what new and returning burners hear upon entering the gates to Burning Man. This once a year festival in the middle...
Back to the Future in Napa
A little over 20 years ago, we got married on the very steps you see in this picture. It seems amazing to me that we have not been back...
