The holidays truly are "the most wonderful time of the year." What better time to take a trip than when the destination has put on its...

Who is the Modern Grandmother? We are at the age where our children are blessing us with grandchildren or simply an empty nest. We are...

One of my family's favorite holiday events is an evening at the St. Louis Zoo's Wild Lights. The grounds of the St. Louis Zoo are...

Winter is often overlooked as a travel time. Whether you are escaping the grey, gloomy cold or wanting to spend some time playing in the...

“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white...

Are you ready to plan a Fall Trip?? Fall is one of my favorite times of year to travel. Why??? Most destinations are less crowded, with...

Have you ever gone on a Girl’s Trip? I have a group of friends that love to travel. We make at least one trip a year, our annual long...

When traveling, I enjoy hiking as a way to get exercise plus experience the natural side of a place. The Ionian Islands of Greece are...

While exploring the Ionian Islands either on a small yacht and by ferry, where can you get some amazing meals. I have to preface this...

Fertile, green and delightfully uncrowded, the Ionian Islands are on the western side of Greece, closer to Italy than Athens. These...

Athens, Greece is know for its vibrant nightlife. There is nothing better than sipping on an artfully prepared cocktail, visiting with...

CaptK and I have made 6 trips to Greece since 1983 and all have included a visit to Athens. Each of our visits have included some type of...

Evia, Greece has a long and storied past. That combined with its proximity to Athens and a bridge leading to the island from mainland...

One thing that touches my heart every time we visit is how proud the Greeks are about their country. They want you to love it as much as they do! If you have made a visit to Athens, Mykonos, or Santorini and it didn't wow you, I encourage you to go back and bypass these tourist dense places. Head to one of the smaller, lesser known towns or islands, especially in May when the wildflowers are blooming or September/October when the water is warm. Let these quotes and photogr

Yellowstone is the largest national park in the lower 48 states, covering 2.2 million acres. Because of its size, visitors spend a lot of...

Hiking is one of the great pleasures of a visit to Glacier National Park. With towering mountains, ancient glaciers, waterfalls,...

Glacier National Park is a stunning 1583 square mile treasure. It is located in northwestern Montana and its northern border is part of...

The Modern Grandma’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide is a list full of fun, interactive and homey items that will delight the Modern Grandma,...

Jerome, Arizona is a mining, boom town turned ghost town turned artist colony. The combination of history and art makes it a unique...

A day trip to the Grand Canyon, allows you gaze at the majesty and vastness of the Grand Canyon and you understand why it is one of the...