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From the Past to Now: Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

For October break, I traveled to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. In both cities there was so much we (my 7 travel companions and I) wanted to do. Both cities are full of so much history, from the beginning of the country to our current government. I would recommend that anyone go to either place, it was an incredible experience. In Philadelphia, first stop was of course the liberty bell. We stood in line...

Anniversary Trip to Yellowstone National Park

The best traveling experience I ever had was my anniversary trip to Yellowstone National Park. This trip was so close to home that I thought it hardly qualified as a “getaway”. However, on a beautiful June day, we headed off to have a 4-day weekend away and celebrate our 10th anniversary. Growing up in Montana, I’d been to Yellowstone countless times, but this time was going to be special! It was...

Key West at its Finest!

On a sunny day in March of 2004, I was bored at home with nothing to do, so I called my best girl friend Kristin and we decided to take a trip to beautiful Key West that afternoon. Taking the scenic route, we drove down US-1 at a slow pace to take in all the sights and sounds of our beautiful route. When we finally arrived, the choices and amenities surrounding us were almost too good to be true. Shops,...

Hot Springs Tour through the Pacific Northwest

I love to soak in hot springs! Ever since I was a little girl, my family visited different hot springs throughout the northwest and these were always my favorite times. I grew up to carry on the tradition. In 1999, the father of my children and I visited an abundance of hot springs in a loop that started in Montana, went south down the 15 highway to Four Corners, over to California and up the coast as far...

Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park

I’m not much of a traveler, but amusement parks are the exception to that rule. The best park I’ve ever been to was Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, back when school trips were the only way I could get anywhere. Being a school trip, I had to go with a group, but surrounded by 9 friends, that park became our playground. A haunted house, a kiddie roller coaster (because we were the kind...

A Breathtaking Hike To The Kentucky Falls

My awesome adventure began near the town where I grew up in Oregon. We picked up a few pamphlets about areas to hike, and were off to find some beautiful waterfalls. The falls often are on government property, so there are few markers or signs to find the trails. We turned off the main road and began our ascent. The road became one lane, then gravel, then pavement and surrounded by grass that was nearly...

The Pleasant Beaches of Acapulco

The best travel experience I have ever had is the time that I traveled to Acapulco, Mexico for the first time. My family always mentioned it as a dreamy destination to visit, and I would see images and commercials about it. Finally we decided to take the trip! It was the best experience. We arrived there late at night so the first thing we did was rent a hotel room close to the beach. In the morning, we...

Ko Samed: Thailand’s Paradise Island

White-crested waves broke about 50 meters out from the shore. This, I was convinced, was paradise. Ko Samed, Thailand is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, and is probably the favorite place I’ve ever traveled. From the gorgeous beaches, littered with monumental volcanic rock brought in by tsunamis of years past, to the deep jungle only able to be penetrated by those with patience and a sharp...