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.

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    Walkabout in Prague

    Although a nap sounded good after our long flights (it was 3am at home), we took a short walk to Old Town to acclimate to our new timezone.

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    About the Cruise

    This is an introduction to our Grand European Cruise with our itinerary, and our thoughts behind doing as much as we can while we're here.

  • Savannah, GA: Finale

    Since Charleston had so much southern charm, I wondered how Savannah would compare. I am happy to report that I love them BOTH... very much!

  • Savannah, GA: River Street

    Today we explored Savannah's River Street. With shops, pubs & restaurants all along the Savannah River, we had a great time – and a few beers!

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    Savannah, GA: Part One

    A trolley ride gave us a lay of the land, and we set out to visit some of the things our conductor shared. It was so much fun!

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    Morris Island Lighthouse Eco-Tour

    The weather was bleak but it was today or never. The lighthouse was not the star of the day, but lots of other things made this a great tour!

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.