7 Reasons to Visit Corolla, North Carolina in the Outer Banks
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, but we had to make some adjustments…
5 Reasons to Stay at Mongena Game Lodge in South Africa
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…
Take a Ride on a 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 polar bears in their natural habitat? If not, it definitely should be…
Explore Churchill & it’s Rich History
This year I had the opportunity to explore Churchill, an area that not many get a chance to. It’s located way up north in Canada, just off the Hudson Bay. We went up there specifically to see polar bears in…
How to Access Airport Lounges
When you’re traveling with long layovers in airports (especially if it’s internationally), you may become very envious of those first-class passengers that get the keys to the holy grail, so to say. Those airport lounges you only ever get to…
15 Places to Visit on Your Chicago Trip
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…
Packing for a Weekend Getaway
Sometimes you just need to get away! Most of us don’t have endless amounts of days off from work, so these weekend getaways can be very important to help you not feel like you’re drowning in life. The purpose of…
Enjoy a 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…
Visit Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada
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…
