Cozumel offers rich Maya history and some of the best drift diving on the planet. Explore coral walls alive with color. Between dives, soak up local culture, fresh seafood, and sun-drenched Caribbean charm.
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Explore Rome’s Iconic Sites: One Day Itinerary
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The “Eternal City”:
has shaped history for over 2,700 years with its remarkable legacy. Once the epicenter of the mighty Roman Empire, it gave the world enduring wonders like the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Today, its vibrant streets pulse with life, blending ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, and modern Italian charm into a captivating story of resilience and innovation.
One Day in Rome
Experience a perfect day in Rome filled with stunning landmarks and vibrant energy. Start at the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano and explore the grandeur of the Colosseum. Stroll through Piazza Venezia, toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, and admire the elegance of Montecitorio Palace. Visit Piazza del Popolo and climb the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti for breathtaking views. End your journey at the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, soaking in its serene beauty.
San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate Bridge
When people think of San Francisco the first thing that’s conjured to the mind is the Golden Gate bridge, but there is so much more to this fantastic city. I was blessed enough to spend one month with family and friends in this magnificent city and truly marvel in all of its splendor. Continue reading
Victoria, BC, Canada
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Oh, Canada, Oh Canada!!!
Testing out our passports. For my 18th birthday we traveled to this amazing city.
Best place that we have traveled to out of the country thus far. We have recently been to Vancouver and we both thought it was the ugly step child compared to this amazing city right across the strait.
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Beautiful water and cultural city. Largely known for the Space Needle and being a mecca of new bands and musics. I personally know it as the land of flowers, since I always see the flower sellers at Pike’s Place (more on that later). Side note: Seahawks just won the Super Bowl; not much of a sports fan, but it is pretty cool to live by a city that just won.
I have also been to the Space Needle, Pine St shopping area, taken the monorail between the two (great transportation), then walked down to Pike’s place and the new Ferris wheel. My father also talked me into going on the duck boat tours, since it was the only time he had been to Seattle and the second time I had.
Eastern Idaho
Getting Around: There is no major public transportation system in Eastern Idaho or any other part of Idaho except maybe Boise and Coeur d’Alene, so if you want to get around you have to drive.
Continue readingWeek 4: Toyota, Osaka, Ikeda, Takeda, Shirahama, Kii-Tanabe, & Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
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- Osaka, Ikeda, & Takeda
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- Shirahama to Kii-Tanabe
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We went from a rain forest to an automobile factory in Toyota. Yes, it’s named after the Toyoda family which owns Toyota. Val found a sign out by the water fountain that said “this is not a gargle station”. Our response was “What is a gargle station and why is there a sign against it?” It was our next mission: where/what is the gargle station and why do they have it in an automobile museum. Going into the women’s bathroom there was a random spout maybe that is it…so we had to take a video of this new and amazing contraption. The spout shot amazing tasting minty goodness into your mouth so that you could gargle it and have lovely smelling breath.
Continue readingBest way to Hang Hammock & Shelter
We found that the Nubé and Hambunk set-up created and sold by Sierra Madre Search was the system that was easiest to manage with the most protection wrapped into a nice well thought out package. Here are some of the things we did to make it even easier.