5 Days in Jamaica
[three_fourth] We (2 adults and 2 teens) visited Jamaica over Spring Break. This was our first visit so we had no idea what to expect. Our impressions Jamaicans, for the most part, are very friendly people. They are very laid back and operate on island…
Mobile Passport App: A way to skip the lines at US Customs
No one enjoys standing in long lines to get through customs when you arrive back in the USA from a trip abroad. As a result, many frequent fliers have signed up for Global Entry. I don’t travel enough to make it worth the 3-hour drive…
15 Reasons to visit the Georgia Aquarium
If you are spending some time in Atlanta, here are 15 reasons to visit the Georgia Aquarium. 1. It is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere and the second largest in the world. So there is a LOT to see! 2. The Dolphin Celebration…
Traveling the Historic Columbian River Scenic Highway
Photograph credits: Piers van der Merwe If you are looking for a scenic day trip from Portland, I highly recommend taking the old US 30 as it meanders along the river. Start at Troutsdale and be sure to get on the historic US 30 – the…
A walking tour of Portland, Oregon
Photo credits: Piers van der Merwe One of the best ways to get to know a city is to just walk around and explore. Downtown Portland, Oregon is small enough for you to be able to cover a lot of it on foot in one day. If…
Oregon US 101:Highlights from Astoria to Tillamook
We spent 2 days exploring the coast from Astoria to Tillamook. There were 3 things that characterized all the places we visited: The wonderful abundance of dogs. Dogs were welcome in stores and restaurants and on the beaches and it seemed that most of the locals…
Paris travel tips
Photo credits: Piers van der Merwe My teen daughter suggested we stop off in Paris on our way back from Israel – and as Aubrey Hepburn said: “Paris is always a good idea”. Not only did it break the long journey back, but we got…
A Day Trip through Big Sur
Big Sur is the name given to the 90 or so miles of stunning coastline directly south of Carmel in California. The drive takes about 2 – 3 hours so even with many stops can easily be completed in a day. We drove through…