Bergen is a historic yet hip city with easy access to nature, and was the last stop on our journey through Norway. We spent 3.5 days and 3 nights here, after a multi faceted trip from Gudvangen. Arrivals Bergen has an international airport and is…

We spent our first anniversary in Norway and the fjords were definitely the trip highlight! At the risk of sounding like a paperback novel, how about four days of adventure and romance from scenic train journeys, to waterfall hikes, private photo shoots and a Viking…

Everyone’s heard about Norway’s fjords, but to be honest, the country hadn’t made it onto my must see list. My husband suggested it, as an alternative to overly visited and insanely expensive Iceland, when we planned a trip for our anniversary. Once we started the…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many of us remain in quarantine. So far, my trip to the UK was postponed, and with the new lockdown extension in Illinois, my birthday and Memorial Day camping trip have also been cancelled. I’m willing to stay home, though,…

We’re still in lockdown, so it seems like a pretty good time to share some of my DIY projects! Today, let’s talk about preserving memories, the sort that can wilt. I have to admit, when I think of pressed flowers, I tend to think of…

As I sit at home during extended lockdown, I can’t help but recall some of the wonderful adventures I’ve been fortunate enough to have thus far. Sure, I’m kind of bummed I can’t go anywhere right now. I had to reschedule my April trip to…

Over the past few weeks, we’ve gone from carefree to quarantine and lockdown by government order over COVID-19.  What seemed a distant thought is now reality, and we face further weeks in isolation. Yesterday, the Illinois governor announced state lockdown until at least April 7,…

I’m sitting on a plane en route to San Antonio, Texas as I finish up this article on Costa Rica. I feel pretty darn blessed to travel so much! Anyway, I spent five days in Costa Rica, and it was one of my best trips…

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let’s discuss a fantastic getaway, Couples Resorts Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Romantic? Check! Sunny, warm and beautiful? Check! All inclusive? Check! Now, I’m a make-a-schedule, see everything I can, driven traveler. So, Couples Resorts was a total…

I never pass up an opportunity to explore, even if I only have a few hours! So, when I booked our flights to Norway, I was thrilled to discover a 7 hour and 40 minute layover at London Gatwick on our return trip. Booking European…