7 Reasons to Visit Corolla, OBX
My family has visited the Outer Banks (OBX) in North Carolina for around 24 years. We’ve stayed in different houses and in both Duck and Corolla. This year would be the 25th year, except we all have other trips or…
5 Reasons to Stay at Mongena
When you start planning for a trip to South Africa it can be a little overwhelming. What parks should you visit? Where should you stay? What kind of immunizations do I need? Will the lions get me at night? Most…
South Africa Game Drive
Have you ever thought about going on a safari/game drive in South Africa? When I was getting ready for my trip, all I wanted was to read about what the drives were actually like. What animals did they see? I…
Polar Bear Capital of the World
When people talk about seeing animals in their natural habitat, most people think of things like an African safari. Had it ever crossed your mind to go see a polar bear in their natural habitat? If not, it definitely should…
Explore Churchill
This year I had the opportunity to visit an area that not many get a chance to. Way up north in Canada, just off the Hudson Bay, is a small town called Churchill. We went up there specifically to see…
15 Places to Visit in Chicago
Chicago has always been a part of my family. My grandparents and parents lived there. My brother lives there. I thought about living there once, but I decided to stay in Iowa and just visit. That doesn’t mean I don’t…
Southern California Getaway
This past winter was a rather tough one here in the midwest! Don’t get me wrong, I live here, I chose to live here, so I know I can’t complain about the weather. Honestly, I prefer our winters over our…
Visiting Lake Louise
Apparently, when I was MUCH younger, my family went up to Banff, Alberta for some camping. During that trip, we stopped over to Lake Louise and my mother fell in love with the area. I honestly do not remember it…
5 Reasons You Should Visit Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is this adorable island just off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. In my opinion, there are many more than 5, but here are some reasons why I think you should visit Isla Mujeres! After landing in the airport,…
Swim with whale sharks! Face your fears!
Most everyone that has spent any time with me knows that I say the beach is my happy place. For about the past 24 years my family has gone to the beaches of North Carolina for a couple of weeks…
