Seattle: 2-3 Days COMING SOON!
April 15, 2021
Author: Rachel Zaccaro
Step-by-Step Guide to Climbing Mt. St. Helens
October 28, 2020
“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan Climbing Mt. St. Helens … More Step-by-Step Guide to Climbing Mt. St. Helens
How to Host a Virtual Game Night
March 22, 2020
My two favorite things in life are Traveling and Game Night with Friends. Given the current state of the world, both of these suddenly became unavailable. I have still been able to get my travel fix by planning a trip, catching up on old travel blog posts, watching the Travel Channel, scrap booking and being … More How to Host a Virtual Game Night
Torn about traveling during COVID-19 Situation? Read This!
March 14, 2020
As you may be able to tell, given this travel blog, I am somewhat of an experienced traveler, especially domestically. Given this and given I am a positive “everything will work out” person; I did not even consider cancelling our vacation to Palm Springs this week. I can say now, 48-hours after saying “Yes, let’s … More Torn about traveling during COVID-19 Situation? Read This!
Driving to Key West: Bucket List Item Checked!
December 2, 2019
The day started later than any day over the past week and a half, with a 7:45 am wake up! In our defense, we didn’t get in until 11:00 pm last night and our dinner, Pizza Hut Supreme (once again in our defense, the only thing open) did not come until 11:45 pm. I ended … More Driving to Key West: Bucket List Item Checked!
Three Days of Mostly Relaxing + Lessons Learned
November 28, 2019
We decided given the last, almost two weeks, have been travel, tours and basically nonstop, that we should not book a tour for our second full day in Tyrona and just relax….which we did! We did however learn some important lessons over these days… Lesson 1: Always bring a book! I didn’t want to blog … More Three Days of Mostly Relaxing + Lessons Learned
Santuario de fauna y flora los flamencos + Los Camarones + Waterfall + Nueve Amigos
November 26, 2019
We started off our day very sluggish, as our night over the ocean did not bring us much sleep. There was very little breeze, we were both congested, thinking we have an allergy to something in the jungle, and the ocean was so loud and crashing that it actually made it difficult to sleep. I … More Santuario de fauna y flora los flamencos + Los Camarones + Waterfall + Nueve Amigos
Tayrona aka Paradise
November 25, 2019
“Tayrona is probably Colombia’s most famous national park, filled with idyllic beaches that are nestled between the area’s glorious Caribbean coastline and its most mysterious jungles. The park is incredibly diverse. It has something like 300 different species of birds and more than 100 animal species and a variety of climates, because it rises from … More Tayrona aka Paradise
Cafe Plantation + Seahawks con Siesta + Dinner
November 24, 2019
Best sleep so far last night since arriving in Medellin!! Must have been the two long days catching up to us. We had a 7:30 pick up for our half-day coffee plantation tour to learn everything about coffee! This will be our 4th tour here in Medellin and it’s also our 4th tour company, so … More Cafe Plantation + Seahawks con Siesta + Dinner
Viva Guatape with Viaja Medellin
November 24, 2019
It felt amazing to sink into bed last night after a very long day. Another asi asi night of sleep and we were up at 6:00 am for our early morning pick up at Parque El Poblado, about a 7 minute walk. It felt great to feel dry, dressed and prepared for the day with … More Viva Guatape with Viaja Medellin
Postcards to Iowa 