Captain’s Log 6 April 2020 This weekend was good. It started with a wonderful surprise after I finished my blog on Friday and continued with great conversations and a little less work for two days. The weather was decent and that always makes things better. In my last Captain’s Log I talked about my old…
Is Rwanda Safe for Tourists?
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about travel to Rwanda in East Africa. When we set off on our Rwanda vacation, the biggest question you all had for us was about safety. Everyone wanted to know if it is safe to visit Rwanda. Most people think of the 1994 genocide when Rwanda is mentioned,…
The Most Overrated Sights in Paris
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about all the places to visit in Paris. Paris is a great city and we visit often, however, there are some Paris attractions that are totally overrated. We’re going to save you some time and frustration by telling you which Paris sights you should skip and which attituded…
What Not to Do at a National Park (so you don’t get in trouble, but can still have fun)
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about what NOT to do when you visit any of the National Park Service sites in the USA. While many travel blogs will tell you the best things to do in the National Parks and Monuments, we want to be sure you know about the things you should…
Day 21 of Family Quarantine
Captain’s Log 3 April 2020 To see the previous blog, click here. This week has been a busy one. Pre-quarantine busy would have meant school functions, games, practices, lessons, grocery shopping, booking various aspects of trips to far flung places, packing and planning for said trips, and a couple ‘framily’ dinners with friends. Now, busy…
Travel Stories: The Best and Worst of Traveling
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about the best and worst of traveling! Many people wonder why travel is important. Obviously, we love traveling as a family, but there are some drawbacks to traveling, too. These are the things we love, and the things we hate, about traveling! Love #1: Cool Things to See…
The Best & Worst Parts of Visiting The Planet Mars for Tourists
Hey there, fellow space travelers! Today, we’re in Iceland, but the landscape makes us think we’re on Mars. With so much news about Mars lately, we thought it would be fun to talk about the five things you would love and the five things you would hate if you visit Mars. Love #1: Making History…
Day 18 of Family Quarantine
Captain’s Log 31 March 2020 This blog covers Days 15-18 of Quarantine To see the last blog, click here. I took a short break this weekend from everything and I feel far more positive today. During this crazy time taking time off seems like an oxymoron. Here we are all stuck at home thinking, I…
10 Things That Tourists Should Know Before They Visit Buenos Aires
Five Things You’ll Love and Hate About Visiting Buenos Aires Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about Buenos Aires, Argentina! I used to go to school here, and I love this city! As much as I enjoy visiting Buenos Aires, there are also some things that I don’t love about Argentina’s capital city. So,…
What Not to Do on a Trip to Belize
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about what NOT to do when you visit Belize. While many travel blogs will tell you the best things to do in Belize, we want to be sure you know about the things you should NOT do during your trip to Belize! Don’t Worry About the Crime Statistics…