Life is Short.

Take Time to Travel.

Live vicariously through my travels while you’re in-between yours!

Vacations were a huge part of my childhood and now road trips keep us busy during retirement. We try to make the journeys as exciting as the destinations.

At the end of each trip, I always include a “recap” which includes what we saw, where we stayed, and a link to each post. My hope is to inspire you to use every one of your vacation days. Enjoy!

Our Latest Adventures

Posts from our 2026 road trip – aptly titled "The Spectacular Southwest" – are coming along. Follow my facebook page so you'll know when there's a new one. The "Eight State Getaway" series will continue once these posts are complete.

Please excuse the mess on older posts while I update my site.

  • There’s No Place Like Home

    When we caught up with the news, we headed home the next day. This abrupt ending was much different than originally planned, that's for sure.

  • The Great Escape

    An airboat ride in the Everglades, a gator show by the Gator Boys, and a beautiful red lighthouse finish off our time in Florida, well almost.

  • Back to the Sunshine State

    This post includes a beautiful lighthouse and a tram ride through the Everglades where many of our misconceptions were set straight.

  • The Capital City

    The bus to Oranjestad is very handy. We joined a local tour on our first visit, but after that we went at it alone. We had some great days!

  • It’s Party Time!

    Happy hours last way longer than an hour here and comfy lounge chairs call your name. Evenings are peaceful and quiet... OR NOT!

  • Up North

    Plenty of Wisconsinites love Februarys up north with "the more snow the better", but me? I'd prefer to spend February up north... in Aruba!

Life is Short. Take Time to Travel.

Use every one of your vacation days my friends. And consider a journal of your experiences, so you can remember some little detail that will make you smile for years to come.