Location: The Big Island, Hawaii Introduction: Hawaii is a favorite travel destination of ours and the Big Island is extra special in that we met there. We used it to transition from Asia back to the USA as the last …
Location: Tokyo, Japan Introduction: Japan is home to Pokémon and Hello Kitty, two popular character brands that our daughter adores. So, it was Hello Tokyo for us for some kid fun. The temperatures were warm in late June with highs …
Location: Koh Samui, Thailand Introduction: Thailand holds a special place in our hearts. This was our third visit but our first to the island of Koh Samui and Adelaide’s first ever. Arriving at the airport started us off with a …
Location: Singapore Introduction: Visiting Asia can be a bit intimidating but not Singapore. It’s very westernized and English is commonly spoken, making it so easy to visit. That said, there are opportunities to get uniquely Asian experiences. It’s a tropical …
Location: Port Douglas, Australia Introduction: Port Douglas is a tourist mecca for good reason. It’s a gateway to visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The town itself is pleasantly understated with lots of boutique shops, restaurants and …
Location: Brisbane, Australia Introduction: Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, has recently become world famous as the home of Bluey. It is one of the largest cities in the world by land area (over 6,000 square miles). It’s just north of …
Location: Kangaroo Island, Australia Introduction: Kangaroo Island (KI) is one of those special places that leaves a lasting impression etched in your memory. Our introduction to KI was a one-day guided tour back in 2008. We couldn’t wait to return …
Location: Adelaide, Australia Introduction: Our daughter’s name was largely influenced by our fondness for the city of Adelaide. It was our third visit here and her first. In the past, it was our home base for visiting the local wine …
Location: Aosta Valley, Italy Introduction: We headed back into the Alps for the last leg of our six-week vacation in Europe. The temperatures were more moderate and the air was clearer. The natural beauty of the mountains and valley speak …
Location: Torino, Italy Introduction: It’s been a dozen years since we first visited Torino. It left a lasting impression on us. What drew us back? Was it the Bicerin? Perhaps. Entering the height of tourist season in Italy, we wanted a …