Have you been thinking about packing up to retire but haven’t decided where you want to live? Consider Los Angeles. Say what? LA is not usually on one of those best places to retire lists. Most lists feature quaint little towns in Midwest America and not big urban cities. But hear me out. I’ve lived in Los Angeles most of my life and it’s an extraordinary place … [Read more...]
12 Places to Visit to See Seattle Art and Architecture
You can learn a lot about a city by its art and its architecture. Seattle is known for its modernism like the iconic Space Needle. But, it also had a rough and tumble past with tales of rabble-rousers, gold miners, loggers, and fishermen. Among its towering skyscrapers, you'll find eclectic museums, flamboyant public sculptures, street art, and serene gardens. Downtown … [Read more...]
Madrid, Spain and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss
Gorgeous and majestic Madrid is a city of palatial splendor, ornate monuments, historical landmarks, art, and elegance. It is the capital and cultural hub of Spain and a doorway into its illustrious past. While we were there, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen, and El Escorial. See also: GranadaSeville Touring the city … [Read more...]
New Ulm: A Slice of Germany in Minnesota
As a Southern Californian, Minnesota wasn’t exactly on my travel bucket list. We don’t hear much about that part of the U.S. here other than it’s an icebox in the winter. But while I was there for a conference, I was both surprised and impressed with Minnesota's immense beauty and down-home hospitality. We took a sidetrip to the town of New Ulm, a German-American outpost … [Read more...]
Inspire Your Kid’s Love of Travel
I will never regret being able to give my kids the experience of visiting a foreign country because it opened up a whole new world for them and gave them a love of travel that they still have to this day. We took a trip to Spain when they were 16 and 18 but it wouldn't have happened if life didn't take the turn that it did. My husband passed away in 2001. At the time, my … [Read more...]
