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horse at Sun Valley Farm in Versailles, Kentucky

Horse Farm Tour in the Horse Capital of the World

Wonder what goes into breeding racehorses? Or curious to see the inner workings of a thoroughbred farm? Or just want to meet lots of beautiful foals? You can do all of that by taking a horse farm tour at Sun Valley Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Recently, I had the incredible good fortune to join a group of my fellow bloggers in the Bluegrass State on a tour of this beautiful working thoroughbred breeding farm. The love and pride I have...

Icy Strait Point, Alaska

8 Amazing Things to Do in Icy Strait Point

What is there to do in Icy Strait Point?  When booking our Alaskan cruise, we booked solely on the week we were available to go and not the itinerary.  When I saw Icy Strait Point on the schedule I didn’t know what to expect or what to do in port. But I found 8 amazing things to do in Icy Strait Point and I’m sharing them with you. Alaskan Cruise Port – Icy Strait Point Our first two stops in...

Cruising to Victoria? Take the Best Food Tour

“I’m not a glutton. I am an explorer of food.” Erma Bombeck Are you taking an Alaskan cruise and find yourself cruising to Victoria? I found the best food tour for you to take! The last day of our Alaskan cruise found us not in Alaska, but in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  As much as I enjoyed the spectacular beauty and outdoor activities in Alaska, this city girl was ready for some urban adventure.  I’ve mentioned before that food tours...

Stuff Your Face in Alaska – All You Can Eat Crab Legs

Our first Alaskan cruise stop was Ketchikan and there is so much to do here. Historical tours, flightseeing tours, and lumberjack shows are all great ways to spend a day in Ketchikan.   But when you go to Alaska you gotta eat crabs. And that’s what we did at the World Famous George Inlet Lodge Crab Feast.  All you can eat crab legs. I wanted to take a seaplane but we had already booked a helicopter ride in Juneau and...

Herbert Glacier Juneau Alaska

Exciting Adventure – Juneau Helicopter & Glacier Walk

Be adventurous… Let the Glaciers chill you, And the Fire grill you… Let the Oceans fill you And the Mountains thrill you... – Fatema Jaleel I like an adventure.  And I like trying new things.  These are two of the reasons I love to travel.  There’s always something new to see or do and there’s always an element of adventure. I recently did the helicopter and glacier walk tour offered by Coastal Helicopters in Juneau and it was the perfect...

5 of the Best Local Restaurants in Lexington

Hungry and looking for a local restaurant in Lexington? We have a great food scene with a mix of chain restaurants and local restaurants so you can find pretty much anything that you fancy.  Here are 5 of the best local restaurants in Lexington. I like to eat at locally-owned restaurants when I travel.  How about you? Nothing against chains, I just prefer to try something I can’t get at home.  There’s also a better chance that I will have...

Tivoli Gardens – a Must-See in Copenhagen

“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” Walt Disney Last summer, our family went on a Baltic Cruise that started in Copenhagen, Denmark.  We arrived in Copenhagen the day before the cruise departed and had the absolute pleasure of exploring this amazing city.  While our time in Copenhagen was short, we saw so many things and fell in love with the city.  Of the many things to do in Copenhagen is visit Tivoli Gardens.  What...

Cruising to Cuba? Check out Fusterlandia in Havana

“Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” Kurt Vonnegut Going on a cruise to Cuba? I can’t recommend Fusterlandia enough. It’s just plain fun. If you are in Havana on a cruise, or just find yourself in Cuba, you owe it to yourself to visit this little gem. It’s cool, free, educational, and inspirational. What more could you ask for? Fusterlandia is an art installation/fantasy located just outside of downtown Havana. I had read about it while researching things...

Best Lisbon Food Tour – Taste of Lisboa Review

I love getting to know a destination through its food.  That’s why food tours have become one of my favorite ways to see a city and get my belly full at the same time. And our recent tour with Taste of Lisboa’s Food Tour in Lisbon is one of the best food tours I’ve taken. When planning our trip to Portugal, I knew a Lisbon food tour had to be part of the itinerary.  I researched a few companies and...