Jun 30
I recently had the pleasure to spend the weekend before Canada Day in Williams Lake, British Columbia which happens to be the weekend of the Williams Lake Stampede. For a town with a population around 11,000 and no marquee attractions, I found lots of fun things to do in Williams Lake. I did this stop …
Jun 22
Croatia is a beautiful country and a quickly growing tourist destination. The number of visitors increases yearly – the number that visited between 2010 and 2017 increased by 64 percent! There are many charming villages to visit, and some of the best villages are on the islands. While you can take ferries to most of …
May 27
One of the most iconic paintings of the 20th century is American Gothic by Grant Wood. This famous painting depicts a man holding a pitchfork and a woman looking off in the distance in front of white farmhouse. It is now possible to visit the American Gothic House, located in Eldon in southern Iowa. A …
May 12
A couple years ago, I planned and enjoyed this Vancouver Island Road Trip. I’d like to share this Vancouver Island Itinerary with my viewers so you can recreate this trip packed with wildlife, scenery, culture, kitsch, flowers, and fun! This Vancouver Island itinerary requires your own transportation. While there is some public transportation on the …
Apr 04
If you follow this blog, you might notice I like to attend Tulip festivals, having visited festivals in Washington, Michigan, and Iowa. This year, I had a chance to visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. These are my tips about the best time to visit Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and other tips …
Mar 26
There are many things to do at the Salton Sea in California. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited in the USA… from scenic to quirky, to surreal, there is no other place like it. The Salton Sea is the biggest lake in California and one of the lowest spots in the …
Mar 05
Staying Overnight at Studenica Monastery guest house is one of the best things to do in southwest Serbia. About Studenica Monastery Studenica Monastery (aka Studenica Manastir) is an UNESCO world heritage site first established in the late 1100’s. There are several chapels in this Serb Orthodox monastery. Now it is one of the best monasteries …
Feb 17
Rila Monastery is one of the best monasteries in Europe. While most people do a day trip to visit, there’s something cool about staying overnight at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria. Overnight Stay Reservation for Rila Monastery Guesthouse It’s best to make a reservation for your stay, and it appears this can only be done by …
Jan 03
If you’ve ever wondered what a post-apocalyptic USA might look like, look no further than the Salton Sea Ghost Town of Bombay Beach, California. The sign on your drive into Bombay Beach, CA says “Population 295, Elevation – 223 feet.” That’s right – negative 223 feet. This town is probably the lowest town in America. …
Dec 24
The Salton Sea is a truly fascinating and unique place. The Salton Sea Mud volcanoes, also known as the Salton Sea Mud Pots, are an incredible natural phenomenon that contributes to the fascination of the area. What is a Mud Volcano or a Mud Pot? Mud Volcanoes are created from mud seeping from the earth. …
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