Just under one nautical mile from the beautiful sandy beaches of Grayton Beach State Park in the gulf waters of Florida, lies a garden of unique sculptures that serves man and marine life. Aptly named, The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The growing garden celebrates the creativity of humankind but also highlights the importance of…
This May my husband and I had the chance to see a bit more of our home state, including Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake. We met with his family, some traveling from Portland like ourselves and some from the front range of Colorado to celebrate his dad’s 60th birthday. The vacation rental in Chiloquin,…
With a family wedding in Manchester my husband and I decided to make the long flight from the West Coast to the UK a little extra worth the while with a brief trip to see the oft talked about Lake District. With a bounty of sweet spots to stay and the promise of lush scenery,…
Ireland: That They May Face the Rising Sun follows a British couple. They leave London for a new life in the Irish countryside. Oh, the fantasy of escaping the big city for a simpler life. Why not Ireland? Settle in for an armchair tour. Cast of Characters: Our couple seem very much in love, bemused…
Weeki Wachee is a Florida attraction known for live mermaid shows, crystal-clear springs, kayaking, and natural beauty
Las Guaracheras, an infectious all-female salsa sextet bringing the heat with Latin rhythms to to their upcoming U.S. tour
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, San Francisco, takes place in Japantown. This event is the oldest in the U.S. and one of the largest. Over 200,000 people come to celebrate Japanese culture. Many flock to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown to experience the food, fashion, & entertainment. In 2025, the Festival will be on…