When I think of the song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” I immediately picture the Golden Gate Bridge in my head. As I stood looking at the iconic symbol of this city by the bay it struck me that I cannot possibly be the only one. I am…
Category: Travel
Iron Door Saloon
The Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, California is the longest continuously liquor-serving establishment in the state of California. It began in 1852 as “The Granite Store” built by Peter King, operating as a general mercantile while also serving liquor to thirsty miners. In the 1860s Postmaster Jim Tannahill bought the…
To Cube, Or Not To Cube, That Is The Question
A few years ago, I finally got on the packing cube train, admittedly in the caboose in coming to this travel tool. I have used the cubes on a handful of trips since their purchase, yet I continued to be unsure of their effectiveness. In conjunction with the burrito method,…
Adventures Can Be Built In A Day
You know how it’s often the little things, the small moments, that mean the most? As my husband and I waited for winter to end and our spring vacation to arrive, we began to take day trips from home, exploring places up to two hours away that we have never…
Packing Light Just Ain’t Right
J, my thoughtful and supportive friend of over 30 years (we met on the playground, of course, ahem), sent me a New York Times story about packing using the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Method. J knows of my great disdain for packing but my love of travel; she sent…
Drive Through The Tulips With Me
I recently paid a visit to Dalton Farms in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Family owned and operated since 1790, it was covered in vibrantly colored tulips for as far as the eye could see. Or in my case, as far as the photos I later enlarge can capture. Using my trekking…
Diligent Fire Co. No. 3
Driving through the town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, I was able to make out an interesting building at 330 Center Avenue. I asked my husband to go around the block so that I could get a picture of it, to be able to enlarge it to better see it. As…
Dinosaurs, Gorillas And Oz. Oh, My!
Country Junction in Lehighton, Pennsylvania calls itself “The World’s Largest General Store” and after experiencing it for myself, I cannot dispute the claim. Selling items ranging from flowers to jewelry to furniture to pet supplies to fudge to prepared food to hardware equipment to building materials, well, oh, my indeed….
Born In Bethlehem
Not only do I live close to Philadelphia, the birthplace of a nation, I also am not far from Bethlehem, where Just Born is located. They are the company that makes Peeps. It has been a long time since I ate a Peep but last year I added a few…
An Overlook At Winter
Is life a mountain or a beach to you? The age-old question, right? What about summer and winter? Which do you prefer? I hate being hot so I am not a fan of summer. I love when it snows. Wanting to experience more of winter before spring arrives, my husband…