When my husband and I take a road trip we will usually stay in cheaper hotels and motels to save a bit of money, but always try and plan one special night in a nicer place. By chance this time we managed to have two really nice evenings, one being at the Inn of the […]
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Northern California Travel Tips: Avenue of the Giants
While the California Redwoods are hardly a hidden travel treasure, some things are just too spectacular not to mention. On our recent road trip along the Pacific Northwest we both knew we wanted to experience the Redwood forests, but we weren’t exactly sure where to start. There are many state parks in the area and it […]
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You are either searching for something special, or truly and utterly lost if you find yourself in Shelter Cove (otherwise known as the Lost Coast) in California. About 30 miles off of highway 1 you will find yourself in a place you can hardly believe is there. After winding through miles of forest, steep hills, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Gas Works Park, Seattle
Seattle’s notable skyline has been recognized throughout the world ever since Tom and Meg were “Sleepless in Seattle” , and now of course because of the ever popular “Grey’s Anatomy”. So of course I couldn’t visit this city without hunting down a great spot to shoot the nighttime skyline…and a great spot I found.
Read the rest of this entry »US Roadtrip Travel Tips – Oregon Coastline
The US is absolutely huge and there are many options when planning a roadtrip. Lots of people drive along California’s scenic coast or take the famous Route 66 from Chicago to LA…but I regret to say that few travelers have Oregon very high on there list of places to visit. I know because I was […]
Read the rest of this entry »Pepe’s Cafe – Key West, Florida
If you are in Key West and looking for somewhere authentic to have some good food in a laid back Key West atmosphere, look no further than Pepe’s Cafe. Of all my travel tips for Key West, this place is one of my favs. They have been around for over 100 years and are considered […]
Read the rest of this entry »Big Cat Rescue, Tampa, Florida
I lived in Tampa for about 9 years, and this was one of the most interesting places I went to. If your visiting the area and have already rode all the roller coasters at Busch Gardens and are looking for something to do, you might want to consider visiting the Big Cat Rescue. Located in […]
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