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May 17, 2013
ROAD TRIPPIN’ IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING – TO CODY
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May 9, 2013
Yellowstone Vacation (Learning) Packages – The Best Way to Know!
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May 4, 2013
Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!
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April 24, 2013
Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)
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April 19, 2013
Glamping in Yellowstone – No sleeping on the ground for me!
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Road & Rail
November 10, 2012
Theories, Thoughts, and Tips … On Tipping
By Kevin Kalley -
Tipping is only going to apply to about 20% of your actual travel expenses, and then the gratuities will actually range from about 1% (room attendants) to 15 – 20% (restaurant waitstaff) of that part of your travel budget. It’s not very much to ensure you have a pleasant dining or travel [...]
Categories: Armchair, Road & Rail, TipsKeywords: Check-in, fine dining, spa, tip, tipping, tips
November 5, 2012
Wine Shopping – A Daunting Chore Becomes an Annual Vacation
By David Currier -
American wine lovers have progressed beyond the three wine choices of the 1960’s - Mateus, Manischewitz and cheap Chianti in a basket. (Made elegant candle holders, didn’t they?) Selecting the perfect wine has become a shopper’s nightmare. Aisle after aisle, bottle beside bottle, elegant [...]
Categories: Road & Rail, Wineries & VineyardsKeywords: Airlines, Baggage, California, festivals, Russian River, Wine, Wine tasting, wineries
November 4, 2012
Albuquerque and Santa Fe: The Romantic Couple’s Gay New Mexico Vacation
By David Currier -
For cruising, New Mexico gay life presents a less intense bar scene than other destinations; it’s more of a couples’ getaway. Like the attachment of a tandem bicycle, we often think of New Mexico’s Albuquerque and Santa Fe as the two cities to focus our visit on. There's more.
Categories: Accommodations, History, LGBT, National Parks and the Environment, Road & RailKeywords: Airlines, Desert, Environment, fine dining, Hiking, History, Hotel Recommendations, museum, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks
October 12, 2012
Door County Winter: Open the Door to Fun
Door County is bracketed by Green Bay on the west and Lake Michigan on the east. Typically, this means that winter storms or a “lake effect” snowfall will dump lots of fluffy white stuff across the peninsula providing opportunities for winter fun for the entire family – and all age groups.
Categories: Accommodations, Dining, History, National Parks and the Environment, Road & Rail, Wineries & VineyardsKeywords: Environment, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Wine, Wine tasting, winter vacation
October 9, 2012
Grand Canyon Railway Introduces Luxury Dome Rail Car Christened Fred Harvey
Included in the ticket, passengers will enjoy a light continental breakfast consisting of fresh fruit and pastries during the morning trip and fresh vegetables, cheese and crackers along with a complimentary sparkling wine toast on the return trip. Coffee, soft drinks and juices are also [...]
Categories: History, National Parks and the Environment, Road & RailKeywords: Desert, Environment, National Park, Outdoors, Parks, Railroad
October 7, 2012
Chimayó – Explore the Ancient New Mexico Territory
By David Currier -
The architecture, ruins and current residents provide an astonishing window into the Hispanic Catholic influence in the American Southwest. For pilgrims and vacationers alike, the history and culture associated with Chimayó provide a unique travel experience ... during the holy week Semana [...]
Categories: Accommodations, Dining, History, LGBT, Road & RailKeywords: churches, Desert, Hiking, History, shrine, spanish mission
September 8, 2012
Provence and The Luberon – And 10 Villages That Should Not Be Missed
By Kevin Kalley -
Roman Emperor Augustus could have driven his chariot across this bridge if he had decided to take a vacation in “Provence.” It’s been here since 3 BC, yes three years before Christ, and unrestored, it stands as strong as the day the last stone was placed in its foundation.
Categories: History, Road & Rail, Wineries & VineyardsKeywords: french food, high speed train, Hiking, History, le couldt blanc, Nature, Outdoors, tgv, Wine
August 6, 2012
Grand County, Colorado: 10 Reasons to Visit
A 20-mile stretch of the Colorado from its confluence with the Fraser River through Byers Canyon west of Hot Sulphur Springs has been given "Gold Medal" designation by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. ... There are also several rafting and kayaking opportunities on the River, with guides [...]
Categories: National Parks and the Environment, Road & RailKeywords: Bicycle, Colorado, Environment, festivals, Hiking, horses, National Park, Outdoors, Skiing, spa, wineries
July 29, 2012
CIA Cooking Classes: A Memorable and Useful Birthday Present
By Kevin Kalley -
I happen to love Chinese cuisine, but my at-home experience was limited to an occasional stir-fry, some frozen egg rolls or pot stickers, or opening cartons from my local take-out. The Flavors of China class probably wouldn’t have been my first choice… but, WOW! Now I’m hooked.
Categories: Armchair, Dining, LGBT, Road & Rail, This & That, TipsKeywords: Classes, Cooking School, Culinary, Food, School
July 16, 2012
MegaBus Low Fares!
By Kevin Kalley -
But I am here to confess I have been converted by the incredibly wonderful service of a new (well new to our Dallas/Ft. Worth market) service called MegaBus. I wouldn’t even mind if they changed the name to the more upscale sounding, Motorcoach, rather than bus.
Categories: Armchair, Road & Rail, TipsKeywords: Baggage, Bus travel, Cheap bus fares, Cheap bus tickets, low fare bus, Transportation
