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Fall Travel to The End of the Earth – October News

November 6, 2024

Fall travel to the end of the Earth? That is kind of a dramatic statement, don’t you think? But seriously, that is exactly where we just returned from – the end of the Earth. We traveled with Collette on the Patagonia – Edge of the World Tour. Which was EPIC! We did so many things, …

A Swift September – Travel News & Fall Activities

October 8, 2024

September Travel News & More! In my last newsletter update, I wrote that August was a whirlwind of activity, and to be perfectly honest, September was no slower! Our September travel news found us in the pumpkin fields of Seattle, the mountains of the Rockies, and in the gardens of California. A wonderful month! Garden …

Late Summer Update – An Exhilarating August

September 3, 2024

August Adventures! Out of the gate, we started the month of August on a full run. The summer flew by this year! August was especially wonderful as our twin grandchildren celebrated their fourth birthday. Their Mom baked a three-tier “Funfetti” and chocolate cake topped with a ring of sprinkles (Josie’s favorite). They were joined by …

Mid-Summer Update: Garden Abundance, A Wine Weekend & More!

August 2, 2024

It’s the middle of summer and it is going by too fast! Do you feel that too? Here’s to a mid-summer check-in. How’s your summer going? Is it going by far too fast? The weather in the Pacific Northwest has been spectacular! We traveled to Southern California, and although it is always beautiful, it was HOT! …

Travel to Italy – La Dolce Vita

July 15, 2024

Travel To Italy – Another phenomenal trip! Are you familiar with the term La Dolce Vita? It’s an Italian phrase that translates to the sweet life. It describes a way of life characterized by enjoying life’s pleasures, indulging, and cultivating joy. The term originated from Federico Fellini’s iconic 1960 film of the same name, which …

Feels Like Summer! Local Fun & A Foodie’s Dream

June 14, 2024

Summer is almost here!! Summer is fast approaching, and I am looking forward to it. My birthday is June 16th, which always coincides with the Opening of Summer for me! It is the time of year for Dads and Grads and lots of family celebrations. This month is always so festive! We will be celebrating …

A Week of Best Evers: Northern Lights, The Rolling Stones & More!

May 17, 2024

Have you seen the Northern Lights? We had quite the Northern Lights show in the Northwest. I learned that seeing the Northern Lights in Seattle was possible due to a sun shower and other elements in alignment. My only other experience was on a tour in Iceland. We saw The Lights, but they hadn’t blown …

Spring Tulips, Fruit Turtles and More!

May 3, 2024

I write this newsy letter twice a month when I am not publishing a podcast episode on Travel Connections. Lots of adventures are happening outside of the podcast! Summer is BIG for me. We are doing some new things and headed to some new destinations this year and I look forward to taking you along. …

Orange County Fun Even With No Sun

April 19, 2024

Wow, we sure had a blast in Southern California this weekend. Craig traveled from Chicago, and I met him in Pasadena. I took Pilates with two very fit and inspiring ladies (87 and 84 years old)! When I asked my mom why she is so healthy at 84, she always said exercise. Her advice is …

Spring Travel News, Favorite Bits & Bites

April 5, 2024

Travel News for Spring

Spring is in full bloom in the Northwest. Blue skies, tulips popping up, and wild daffodils sprouting everywhere. It feels good!

I decided to write a short “newsy” letter to all of you, catching you up and keeping you in the loop. I don’t know about you, but social media can be exhausting and frustrating, and I never seem to see what I am looking for. Frankly, I am too busy to go searching, but I would love to learn about new things from inside my inbox and not have them disappear (like an Instagram Story) in 24 hours! So here we go!