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Jun 12, 2023

Day One in Madeira

Picking up where I left off in my last post, we are heading into our first full day in Madeira, which turned out to be one for the books. Since we had a long day of hiking and swimming ahead of us, we woke up early to get a head start on our day.

Explore Egypt on the Most Extraordinary Tour Ever

Picture this: You’re standing in front of the Great Pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in complete silence, with no crowds in sight. As you step inside, your guide leads you to hidden chambers inaccessible to other tourists. Here, you’re granted a rare chance to delve into the deepest mysteries of ancient Egypt.

Mar 23, 2023

Hiking in Arizona

I recently traveled to Arizona — my first time in the state! My husband, two friends and I visited two friends who recently moved to the Tucson area. We all knew we wanted to explore the beautiful landscape with some hikes.

Aug 12, 2022

Exploring New Jersey

My husband and I love exploring new places in New Jersey. There are many great, unique spots a short drive from our home. Recently, we visited two destinations new to us: Baldpate Mountain and Bivalve.

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

Aug 8, 2022

North Georgia Parks and Waterfalls

Not too long ago, my family and I took a trip to North Georgia to spend time near some of the many parks situated in the Georgia-North Carolina region. On our first day in the area, we headed to Stone Mountain Park. While the park features many sites, on this day we planned on hiking to the top since it was already in the late afternoon.