If you’ve ever Googled “Iceland”, most likely what popped up is a dreamy shot of someone relaxing in milky, pastel blue water, steam rising in the air like something out of a luxury travel magazine. …| Real Girl Review
Ever daydreamed about the perfect blend of untamed beauty, rugged outdoor adventure and five-star comfort? Picture exploring Acadia National Park by day and sinking into a plush king sized bed, gazing up at the stars …| Real Girl Review
Have you ever wanted to go on a Fall foliage roadtrip in Vermont? You’re in luck. In this blog, I share Vermont’s best Fall foliage scenic drives, hiking trails, and covered bridges. Get ready for …| Real Girl Review
Planning your next trip? There’s nothing better than making memories in new, exciting places. But let’s be real, there’s more to planning a trip than just finding the trendiest bars to hop or the most …| Real Girl Review
One of my dreams has always been to see bioluminescence. I saw it in Seattle once and also very briefly during my trip to the Great Barrier Reef in 2023, but I’ve never had a full experience …| A Purple Life
I’ve already written a love letter to Crete, including a super detailed guide to planning an epic trip. But one last part of my trip that I haven’t given a lot of detail on is the hotel resort that I spent the most time at—Creta Maris. So I wanted to give a review of Creta Maris Resort to help you decide whether it’s the perfect place for you and your family to stay! You might also like: The Ultimate Guide to Crete: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip My TL;dr review of Creta ...| One Girl, Whole World
Spoiler: Nature wins. Dragging My Teen Boys to ʻĪao Valley… and They Actually Liked It A surprisingly great stop for families visiting Maui with teens If you’re planning a family vacation to Maui and looking for something beyond beaches and shave ice (though no judgment—we’re doing plenty of that too), let me put ʻĪao Valley State … The post Mom vs. Nature (and Teen Attitudes): Our Visit to ʻĪao Valley State Monument, Maui appeared first on Baby Gizmo.| Baby Gizmo
Squirrely is waiting for the blooms to turn to berries. The cherry blossoms, and shallon blooms will soon make him fat & happy. The rhododendrons, are a blooming, glory. While the iris, are dramatic divas. Piers Japonica looks like sci-fi critters ready to up-root and walk away! Cheers to you from blooming Washington & Oregon~| Cindy Knoke
The Astoria-Megler Bridge is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America, connecting Oregon and Washington State and spanning The Columbia River. On the Oregon side is Fort Clats…| Cindy Knoke
We are staying in The Gorge Hotel built in 1921 where my grandparents once stayed, with the wildflowers blooming, driving up to find the views, my grandfather painted in his Columbia Gorge paintings. This observant robin didn’t let me distract him, from his worm, and this friendly elk licked our car windows! Cheers to you … Continue reading Columbia River Gorge (Oregon Side)~| Cindy Knoke
Who do you think you are? Can’t you see we’re busy? You are not a member of our clicque! We have a hard enough time getting along with each other. You are just toooo much! We just want to rest in peace, but you human, are not getting the message….. and you are NOT invited … Continue reading Elkish Attitude~| Cindy Knoke
in Oregon stretches for seemingly endless misty miles. Haystack Rock on the beach is famous both for it’s unique grandeur, and for the variety of wildlife it harbors, including a nesting colo…| Cindy Knoke
For the past 12 years I used TripCase to organize my travel plans. When I retired in 2020 and became a full-time nomad, TripCase was the only reason I wasn’t lost in the wilderness given all …| A Purple Life
(click/tap to enlarge) I am reading John Muir’s, “My First Summer in the Sierras,” published in 1911. Note the horse hoof tracks in the sand, these are the wild mustangs of Mono L…| Cindy Knoke
I know I’ve raved about Singapore Air Business Class before (see the various posts below), but I wanted to add this review to the stack because I’d never flown this route before and it&…| A Purple Life
(click/tap to enlarge) Mono Lake in California, is a pristine, paradise, in winter. There is no one here, but the lake, the tufas, and you! Tufas are delicate limestone structures formed over thousands of years, by the interaction of fresh and alkaline water. Cheers to you from Mono Lake in the winter~| Cindy Knoke
(click/tap to enlarge) California isn’t all ocean, sun and surf. It is also mountains, snow and ski. Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes California averages 400 inches of snow each year. We have been coming here to ski annually for almost 55 years. Another storm is arriving this weekend! Gearing up. You can see Mono Lake … Continue reading The Other Cali: Part I~| Cindy Knoke
(click/tap to enlarge) Jacques Cousteau referred to The Sea of Cortez as the world’s aquarium, which it clearly is, empty, stunning, and full of wildlife. The region is also, home to a huge v…| Cindy Knoke
You may have seen Stella Island Resort on IG, looking like the Maldives...here's my detailed review of whether this Crete luxury resort lives up to the hype!| One Girl, Whole World
Click/Tap to enlarge. San Diego Harbor. Sea of Cortez. Gingerbread Village from unknown creator. Wishing you Health and Happiness this Holiday Season & Beyond! Cheers to you from The Holler~| Cindy Knoke
(click/tap to enlarge) Two new birds for me! The first five photos are Tropical King Birds. The Tropical Kingbird identification is a late edition correction provided for me by Teresa Robeson, a br…| Cindy Knoke
Click/Tap to enlarge. Meet Mr. Red Rock Crab. He is quite large! We have been traveling out of wifi and satellite range on the Pacific side of the Baja California Penninsula in Mexico and into The …| Cindy Knoke
If you're planning a trip to South Africa & want a total bucket list safari experience, then the lodge and safari at Londolozi Tree Camp MUST be on your list!| One Girl, Whole World
You have so many choices when it comes to where to stay in Antigua, Guatemala...here are my best hotel recommendations & a detailed review of Camino Real hotel!| One Girl, Whole World
Planning a luxury South African safari can be daunting, with so many choices...here's a detailed review of Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sands!| One Girl, Whole World
So I mentioned in my monthly recaps while in Costa Rica all the reasons that I chose to move there for over 2 months, but one of those was because I was shocked at how affordable it was to get ther…| A Purple Life
Visiting South Africa's winelands? Here are my recos for where to stay in Franschhoek or Stellenbosch...including a review of Cape Vue Country House.| One Girl, Whole World
So I’m a creature of habit. I follow the “better the devil you know” guideline when it comes to things like airlines and rarely branch out unless I’ve received a recommendat…| A Purple Life
Discover expert tips for smooth cruising with kids on a cruise vacation, from choosing the right ship to maintaining routines and seizing last-minute deals, in this comprehensive guide.| Baby Gizmo
Welcome to my 4th International Slow Travel Review! I spent 6 weeks in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México and want to share my experience with y’all. I originally heard about Puerto Vallarta (o…| A Purple Life
Charleston has a ton of charming boutique hotels, so here are some of the best hotels in Charleston, SC, & a detailed review of The Mills House Hotel.| One Girl, Whole World
