What a magical time to visit London—at Christmas! Last December I had a short overnight stopover in London before an early morning flight back to the States. Despite the cost and hassle to travel to and from Heathrow airport for such a brief visit, I still wanted to stay in the heart of the city […]
My daughter and I spent a couple nights in historic San Antonio, Texas this summer. We both love staying at unique properties rather than cookie-cutter hotels. Especially places with an interesting history. Wanting to be close to the Alamo and pedestrian River Walk, our choice was easy—the elegant Menger Hotel! Location, location, location Built […]
Millions of tourists visit San Antonio each year eager to see the Alamo and the Riverwalk. But if you like wandering around photogenic ruins that impacted history, make sure you carve some time to explore the San Antonio Missions. My daughter and I spent a couple nights in San Antonio this summer. Staying in […]
Extremely full of detailed research, Kim. After having been to this mission a few years ago, I appreciated all the history and photos. Thank you so much for this well written blog. I will look at this area with fresh eyes. Thank you.
Thank you, kindly!! Knowing a little of the history makes such a difference when you visit. Wish I had done more research before I went…
Seeing the aurora light up the night sky is certainly the biggest draw when traveling to this region of northern Canada. But plentiful winter activities in Yellowknife can easily fill your days. My daughter and I traveled here in mid-March—when aurora was active, the Ice Road frozen, and the Snow King festival was underway. It […]
Aurora viewing in Yellowknife is consistently more reliable than in many other places in the world. So if watching Aurora Borealis—-aka the northern lights—-is on your bucket list, read on! These dazzling light displays are created by solar storms magnetically drawn toward the Earth’s atmosphere by its northern pole. In Canada, this magnetic ring (auroral […]
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Janeal Smith - Kim, you are an amazing writer and photographer. I love the way you express yourself, I feel like I’m walking along side of you and experiencing the path walking through each step. Super!
Kim Walker - Thank you kindly! 😉