Once upon a time, I would have never considered the IHG Rewards Club. IHG, otherwise known as InterContinental Hotels Group, is the parent company of the Holiday Inn, along with other brands. I know, I know! You immediately think of the reputation that the Holiday Inn had. None of us want to be associated with…
Why would anyone want to go cage diving with great white sharks? The adrenaline rush, the love of marine life, the bragging rights? Who knows! It’s beyond my comprehension, but it is something that Brian always wanted to do, so we made it happen. When researching cage diving locations with great white sharks, two key…
I know a lot of people who’ve been to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Everyone who has been to Brazil gets excited when describing it, especially when they talk about Brazilian food. The downside is Brazil has a reputation for being unsanitary and dangerous. So, let’s talk about taking advantage of everything that Brazil has to…
Colonia Uruguay, otherwise known as Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay, is a small city in southwestern Uruguay. One of the oldest towns, it faces Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is easily accessible. Almost every seasoned traveler visiting Buenos Aires will take on a trip to Uruguay. Whether it’s to check out the art deco buildings, colonial homes,…
Who’s not looking for bucket list ideas? Some people claim they don’t have a bucket list. I believe this in the sense that they don’t have a “before I die” list. But every human yearns after something. We all have a list! Whether you call it the bucket list, the before I die list, or…
What Is REAL ID? A common question that most people do not know -but should! In 2005, the US Congress passed the REAL ID Act in response to the events of 9/11. The REAL ID Act establishes a standard for issuing State identifications such as driving licenses. The REAL ID Act is designed to eliminate…
Iguazu Falls are to waterfall enthusiasts what Versailles is to the palace enthusiast. It’s the mecca of all waterfalls covering 1.7 miles across three counties: Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Even if waterfalls are not your thing, visiting is a bucket list experience for anyone. There is something heavenly about walking under or over such a…
A private island in Titusville, Florida? This can’t be right. If you head out onto the Indian River Lagoon – an estuary, you will find a few! And they are like a scene from Robinson Crusoe. I’m willing to bet most boaters don’t think about sandbars or having a private island when you mention Titusville….
The Belfast Peace Walls, known as The Belfast Peace Lines, separate catholic and protestant communities in Northern Islands Belfast. The purpose of the walls was to curb the violence steamed from the outbreak of civil unrest during the riots of 1969. The riots led to a thirty-year conflict known as the Troubles and reflect the…
Detroit Buildings. What comes to mind? Eminem’s childhood home, the GM Renaissance Center, The Detroit Tigers Stadium? Perhaps it’s all and more. For me, it is the historic and abandoned buildings. The architectural marvels now lay in ruin, covered in graffiti, a shamble of their original glory. We spent a long weekend in Detroit touring…