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

I don't do this often, but I didn't get very far on my "Eight State Getaway" posts anyway, so the rest are getting the boot (for now) in favor of a series from our latest winter road trip. I'll try to skim over some of the other stuff before we get to our absolutely fabulous stops in Utah. I can hardly wait to get started on these posts, so follow my facebook page so you'll know when each new post is complete!

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

  • The Vatican

    The Vatican is a walled area within Rome. St. Peter's Square is its gathering spot & St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums surround it.

  • Walk-about in Rome

    On this great walk-about in Rome, we saw twin churches, an Egyptian obelisk, marble statues, lots of steps, an ugly fountain and so much more! Take a look!

  • Stone Pine Trees

    In Italy, Stone Pine Trees have been a fabulous landscape element since the Italian Renaissance garden period, planted in gardens & parks around the world.

  • When in Rome…

    When in Rome... Take lots of pictures! This post is full of great buildings seen from our tour bus enroute to our excursion. Don't worry, they're fabulous!

  • Pisa, Italy

    Pisa, Italy – So much more than just a leaning tower, this complex called Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), set on lush green grass, is fabulous!

  • Herculaneum

    Herculaneum was engulfed by a torrent of mud flowing down from the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius as it erupted in the year 79, preserving it for centuries.

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.