Over the years, I’ve connected several times at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, but never actually stepped foot outside the airport. But when the Freddie Awards came to the Big Easy this year, it finally gave me...
Introduction: Mint Suites And Mint Tea In London
Welcome to my next trip report, a whirlwind trip to London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. I’ve already shared about the jubilee events; now it’s time to focus on the travel-related portion of the trip....
Goat And Other Delicacies For My Birthday
My birthday occurred during our week on Gran Canaria in Spain and we celebrated with a very delicious dinner of goat and other delicacies at at a cool restaurant near our Airbnb. La Ganania – Highly Recommended Restaurant On...
Photo Essay: Gran Canaria
As I close out my report on my week on Gran Canaria in Spain, I know many of you prefer pictures over words, so I do want to offer a photo essay of my week there. Gran Canaria Photo...
My Airbnb Casa In Gran Canaria, Spain
I’m generally not a fan of Airbnb (especially after our regrettable experience in Israel), but we had a good experience in Gran Canaria with renting a house for a week. Our Airbnb Experience In Gran Canaria, Spain Airbnb is...
A Visit To Poema Del Mar Aquarium In Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
We spent an afternoon at the Poema del Mar Aquarium in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and walked away quite pleased with our experience. Poema del Mar Aquarium – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Kids love aquariums. So do I. I...
A Week On Gran Canaria Island
In terms of vacation, we did something totally different in spending a week on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain (located off the coast of Morocco). While I doubt I would do it again, I look back with...
Date Night In Paris
With two young children and very busy schedules, date nights have been elusive for my wife and me. We decided to to take one night and travel to Paris, which made a lovely getaway and demonstrates the relative ease...
How I Returned To Germany Lickety Split
With my daughter’s U.S. passport in hand, it was time to get back to Germany and my family as quickly as possible. My Return To Germany After A Short Night In LA For the avoidance of doubt, this trip...
My 48-Hour Trip From Germany To LA To Get A Passport
I interrupted my lovely month in Germany with a brief trip home. How brief? Less than 12 hours in LA. Consider this a trip report within a trip report, a brief journey home to retrieve a delayed passport because...
Blissful Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany
Bodman-Ludwigshafen is a municipality in the German state of Baden-Württemberg which sits on Lake Constance. It is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany and we enjoyed an evening stretch here on our drive back from Munich to...
Report: My Platinum Jubilee Trip To London
After a whirlwind trip to London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, I am now back in Los Angeles. The trip did not go according to plan, but was still unforgettable in a very positive way....
The Utter Pain Of Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp proved to be one of the most emotionally-wrenching experiences I have ever encountered. Dachau Reflections I made it a point on my Germany trip to visit Dachau, one of the most notorious of all Nazi...
Photo Essay: Ulm Minster
Ulmer Münster (Ulm Minster) is the tallest church in the world, with its Gothic spires dotting the skyline of Ulm for over 600 years. Ulm Minster Photo Essay This is not technically a cathedral due to ecclesiastical matters we will...
The Beauty Of Blaubeuren, Germany
The next stop on our road trip through Baden-Württemberg was Blaubeuren, a small town near Ulm that is home to a beautiful natural wonder called the Blautopf. Our Visit To Blaubeuren, Germany We have a CD player in our house...
Fairytale Garden In Ludwigsburg, Germany
The first stop on our German road trip was at the historic palace in Ludwigsburg, just outside of Stuttgart, which offers a beautiful fairytale theme park and stunning garden. Palace + Fairytale Garden (Blühendes Barock) – Ludwigsburg, Germany Ludwigsburg...
Summering In Germany – Daily Life
We did some road trips in Germany during my summer there, but most of my time was spent in the city of Lörrach, a beautiful town at the Swiss-German-French border where I enjoyed long walks, fabulous coffee and ice...
Introduction: Summer Vacation In Europe
I’m rolling back the clock to cover my family vacation in Europe (primarily Germany) last summer, in hopes that it may give you some inspiration as you plan out your summer or autumn trip this year. Summer Vacation In...
My First Airplane Trip Without A Mask In Two Years
I flew yesterday for the first time since the mask mandate was lifted…it was a bit surreal, to be honest…but strangely satisfying. My Airplane Trip Without A Mask…Two Years In The Making I am glad to see the mask...
The Polyglots Of Tunisia
After my stop at the American Cemetery, I continued my walk toward the Roman ruins, hoping to take a walk through them. Instead, I enjoyed a 30-minute conversation with a Tunisian man in German and walked away so impressed...
