Honest Travel Advice
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about what NOT to do when you visit New England. New England is gorgeous, with so many cute towns and scenic landscapes. While many travel blogs will tell you the best things to do in New England, we want to be sure you know about the things you…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about St. Louis, Missouri! St. Louis is on my list of top ten cities in the Midwest because it’s a great family destination, whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway from Chicago or want to spend a full week exploring the Gateway City. As much as I…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…