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...

Want to Pack More? Here’s the Best Gear to Use

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.” Cesar Pavese Packing well is part art and part science.  We want to take as much stuff as possible in the smallest space possible. If you want to pack more, having the right packing gear is essential. It can make all the difference in how much you can pack and what it looks like when you arrive.  Here’s the best packing gear I have found. This list is small but...

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...

First Time Flying? What to Expect Step By Step – 2021

First time flying? Or maybe it’s been a while? From packing to security to boarding, there’s a lot to think about when flying and it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when flying for the first time. This is the first in my Travel 101 series of posts on the basics of travel. This series will primarily be geared to the new or infrequent traveler. However, as someone that travels a lot,...

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...