RV rental Kansas CityMidwest Road Trip We are driving across the country on a six-week road trip. I told you about the first few days in South Dakota in my last post. Our next two stops were at aunts’ houses. The first was my aunt in Missouri, then Henry’s aunts in Kentucky. These days were …
Missouri, Kentucky, and a Bit of Ohio {Fall 2018 Road Trip} Read More »
There have been a lot of posts here about how to plan a trip to a particular destination. You know what I mean – things to do in Glacier National Park (10,000 words!), where to soak in a Montana hot spring, and Lewis and Clark sites in Montana. I’ve been trying to grow this blog …
This is from my 2004 trip to Belize. Since I am currently in Belize, I am republishing both for my own memories and to share with you. At the top of a hill near San Ignacio, in the Cayo District (Belizes largest), sits Cahal Pech, the oldest known Maya site. These ruins of a Maya ceremonial …
There are a bunch of jungle lodges or eco lodges in Belize and it’s hard to know which one to pick. We stayed at Table Rock Jungle Lodge in the Cayo District near San Ignacio and found a bunch of reasons why it is one of the best family resorts in Belize. Here’s what you need to know to plan your own trip and know if this is the right jungle lodge for you.
This is from my 2004 trip to Belize. Since I am currently in Belize, I am republishing both for my own memories and to share with you. (Update at the end.) When the Maya lived here the area was more densely populated than it is today. But somehow, the Maya were able to sustain themselves …
Masewal Forest Garden and Medicine Trail, Belize Read More »
From the town of Antigua, Guatemala we could see three volcanoes. The one that dominates the view is Volcán Agua. It lords over the town looking just like a volcano should—conical and rising straight from the ground with nary a foothill to block its impressive girth. The first full day we were in Antigua, we …
The definitive guide to hot springs in Montana. We’ve listed all the Montana hot spring resorts and undeveloped hot springs in Montana. Plus, how to get there, where to stay, rates, hours, and what to expect.
WINTER DOESN’T MEAN THAT ROAD TRIP SEASON IS OVER; it just means you have to take a little extra time on the road. And isn’t that the point? Last February, I ventured into Western Montana to cross-country ski and soak in hot springs with my husband, Henry, and our two boys, Anders, 8, and Finn, 6. …
We love visiting our neighboring state of Idaho and I was fortunate to get to write about weekend getaways in the Gem State for Trivago’s blog. An excerpt: After an afternoon of cycling along the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt, I’m sitting on the patio outside Fork, a hip eatery in downtown Boise. Riding beside the …
Joyous Solstice! Merry Christmas! Hurrah for Hanukkah! Winter Greetings! I didn’t send a letter with our holiday card this year, so I am using this forum to do just that. Consider this your winter greeting card from me for whatever holidays you celebrate. If you have looked at this website at all, you know that …
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