Many people ask me what my favorite country is out of all the places I have visited. Although I do not have one favorite country, Costa Rica has to be on the top five list of countries I love. It is one of the most serene places I have ever visited. It is the most …
San Francisco – The Golden City and Napa Valley
During the spring of 2005 we took a family vacation to San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, and Napa Valley. Both kids were quite young at the time (ages 7 and 3), but we had a really great time. We decided to check out the city of San Francisco first. Once we arrived in the city, …
Bermuda – Land of Pink Sand Beaches
We decided to spend the 2007 Christmas break in Bermuda. I have to admit, I had not done as much research on the island as I normally would have done. Our flight was from Denver to Atlanta and then to Bermuda. Bermuda is a beautiful island. We could feel the warm ocean breeze as soon …
Alaska: The Final Frontier
When they say Alaska is the final frontier, there is a lot of truth to that statement. In the summer of 2007, we decided to spend some time in Alaska. The state is truly a majestic land. We were going to Alaska in the height of summer—the best time to travel there since it is …
Coming to America
I was watching the latest Coming to America movie on Prime Video the other day. I found this movie hilarious and started thinking about my own Coming to America story. It was a very interesting experience. So, here it goes. Before we talk about Coming to America, let’s set the stage first. I completed my …