Adventures and explorations in the big wide world
I took a break from blogging this summer while I spent time with family. I traveled back and forth from Guam to the U.S. mainland a few times. We also bought and moved into a new house. I was without internet for a period of time, and I enjoyed the opportunity to unplug, enjoy nature, … More Back from Summer Break
During our recent trip to Palau, we stayed at The Cove Resort. Though not a beachfront property, it does back up to a nice marina, features a gorgeous pool with a swim-up bar, and has a decent restaurant on site. Neco Marine dive tours and Legend Spa are both located directly next door, and Sam’s Tours … More Things to Do in Palau
Palau has been towards the top of my travel bucket list since I first got certified to scuba dive, almost 25 years ago. Even though I waited until I was married and had kids who were certified to scuba dive themselves, I’m happy to report I finally made it there, and it lived up to … More Our First Trip to Palau
My husband recently took a special Daddy/Daughter trip with our 13-year-old. They spent four days hiking Milford Track, one of the nine Great Walks of New Zealand. The trail begins at the head of Lake Te Anau and ends at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound. For the duration of the four day hike, they had to … More Hiking in New Zealand
We recently went skiing in Hokkaido, Japan with a large group of friends and coworkers. The person who arranged the trip negotiated a great deal on rooms, breakfast, and lift tickets at the luxurious Hoshino Resort in Tomamu. Our family room was extremely spacious with four comfortable Japanese-style beds along the floor, a living room area, … More Skiing in Tomamu, Japan
Japan is an incredibly interesting and beautiful country, and Kyoto is perhaps its most historically significant city. We recently spent a weekend in Kyoto, Japan’s former capital. There wasn’t enough time to see and do everything, but we managed to hit several of the highlights. Kyoto is easy to get around by subway, bus, and … More Kyoto, Japan with Kids
For Labor Day weekend, we enjoyed a few days in Kyoto, Japan. We chose to stay at the Westin Miyako Kyoto hotel. In retrospect, we wish we had booked a traditional Japanese ryokan. While the rooms at the Westin were clean and comfortable and the location within walking distance to a train station and several things … More Travel Review: Westin Miyako Kyoto Hotel
