Tag: Travel
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Argh Matey! Tall ships set sail for San Diego !

I had a blast at the Festival of Sail this year! Warning: My inner geek is coming out again. When I heard that the tall ships were sailing into the Embarcadero, I knew exactly where I was going to spend a good part of my Labor Day weekend. I MUST have been a pirate in another…
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Mankato Roots

Mankato is an awesome town where you can find stunning natural beauty, rich history, and really genuine people. When you come here, you will totally understand the meaning of “Minnesota Nice.” I always feel right at home. This is why I can’t get enough of Mankato:
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10 Things I Learned in Italy

I will never forget my amazing trip to Italy. I definitely experienced a bit of culture shock and learned many important lessons. Here is a list of ten things I learned and experienced during my trip to Italy.
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Oh Give Me a Home, in the Badlands I’ll Roam.

I have always been interested in the history of the American Frontier region and had always wanted to go see Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. The opportunity arose for me last year in the oddest of ways and I have to say, it was one of the most unforgettable trips I have ever…
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Little Pillows of Love and The Golden Gate Bridge

A weekend getaway to San Francisco ! Who goes to San Francisco as a tourist and doesn’t see the bridge?!? It’s one of the Wonders of the World people, I need pictures and I need a lot of them!
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Visions of Beignets, and Chargrilled Oysters Dancing in My Head

No matter how many places I am lucky enough to see on my travels, my mind continuously wanders back to beautiful New Orleans .