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.

  • Long and Winding Roads

    This post covers two day trips from Vegas into the red rocks. One was near and one was far, but both were absolutely fantastic! Buckle up!

  • Spillways and Slot Machines

    Visits to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, people-watching and drinks on the strip, and a little “Mystère” made this Las Vegas stop great fun!

  • Red Rocks to Sin City

    In this post we left Sedona for six more nights back in Peoria, then on to Las Vegas. And you know us – we always take the scenic route!

  • Valley of the Sun to Red Rock Country

    Peoria means family, friends, and day trips near (and sometimes far). Sedona is all about the red rocks, and Oak Creek and Red Rock Canyons.

  • Oil Fields to Radiant Skies

    With 3 overnights from TX to AZ, we stopped in Carlsbad, Bisbee, Tombstone, and the magnificent St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery.

  • Escape the Tundra 2019

    This post covers stops in IA, MO and 7 nights in TX, with day trips including San Antonio, Austin, and the fabulous Hamilton Pool.

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.