Planning your first trip overseas can be overwhelming at first, but with a little guidance to get you started, it’s really not so bad. I’ve traveled to over 30 countries, and taken dozens of trips overseas, and I have learned a lot along the way. Most of the tips below are more specific to Europe…
3 Days in Banff and Lake Louise, AB
Ahh Banff and Lake Louise…in the top 2 most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It’s too hard to choose between this area and Salzburg, Austria (I’ll cover that in another post)! The Canadian Rockies are really a site to be seen. This was a family trip in June that was cut short one day when…
3 Days in Park City, UT with Kids
Here is another ski resort destination, but experienced in the summer or fall. This is one of my favorite ways to escape the heat, especially in Arizona where summer heat lasts through October. This is a great itinerary with older kids or teens….lots of adventure in this one! On this trip, we were doing a…
3 Days in Napa and Sonoma, California
You don’t have to love wine to thoroughly enjoy Napa and Sonoma, but it helps! I’ve been on plenty of tours with visitors that are alcohol-free as well, but don’t bring the kids or teens on this one. I’ve visited the area three times in different ways…in the fall and in the winter, with my…
3 Days in Whistler, BC
If you’re like me and are NOT a big fan of wintry weather, you should consider exploring a ski resort location in the summer or fall. It’s one of my favorite types of vacations! It’s a great escape from our seemingly never-ending summers in Arizona. The weather is cool, the views are amazing, and there’s…
3 Days in Vancouver, BC
After reading a few of my posts, you’ll soon realize how much I love to visit Canada and other wintry, cool destinations in the summer or fall! The views, the crisp air, the comfort food, and the friendly people…reminds me of where I grew up in Upper Michigan. For this trip, my husband and I…