Ah, the Rhine River! That majestic waterway that snakes its way through Europe like a lazy Sunday morning. Our recent trip took us to its very beginning, or so our tour guide claimed. We found ourselves at the Rhine Falls, a place where you can spend a couple of Swiss Francs and feel like you’ve […]
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Throwback Thursday: The Hammy Origins of Black Forest Ham
A Delicious Discovery I’ve always been a fan of Black Forest Ham, but I never really knew where it came from. Well, now I do—Germany! The Black Forest is a vast and lush section of forest in Germany, and it’s the birthplace of this delicious treat. Who knew my favorite sandwich filling had such a […]
Throwback Thursday: A Whirlwind Weekend Adventure: From Virginia to the Great White North (aka Canada)!
Hello, fellow wanderlusters! Gather ‘round as I regale you with the tale of Sunshine and me, two intrepid explorers who decided to escape the hustle and bustle of northern Virginia for a little vacation. Our destination? The exotic land of… Canada! Yes, you heard that right. While it might not be the farthest or most […]
Sunshine, Scallops, and Surprise Road-Trip Reunions
Welcome to Throwback Thursday! The year was 2021, and at the end of January, Sunshine and I hit the road for Florida—because nothing cures winter blues like citrus, sunshine, and pretending we’re not pale. Judging by this year’s forecast, I probably should’ve planned this trip for now, but hey—hindsight is 20/21, right? So here’s a blast from […]
Getting Ready
Upcoming Adventures Sunshine and I are planning our spring trips, as we have friends and family participating in love affirmation events. This includes a renewal of vows, a sister’s wedding, and a wedding for a family friend, all taking place across this beautiful country. There’s something special about weddings—the joy, the celebration, and the opportunity […]
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
What can one do in Philadelphia which is not rooted in the deep history of the forming of the country? Not related to sports? The rich history of Philadelphia includes many of the the early activities in forming this great country. However for something a little different, there is also come great art. One of […]
Grand Turk
Cruising is such a great way to take a vacation. You have it all on a cruise. Lots of food, entertainment, and a place to sleep. Most cruise line crews are super friendly and take care of everything while on a cruise. Recently I was blessed with an opportunity to spend time with my family […]
Colmar France
A few years back, my smoking-hot wife and I were able to take a little trip to Europe. We visited friends and shared a lot of great memories. One of the places we were able to visit was Comlar Franc Colmar Apparently, it is the third largest commune in the Alsace Region of northeastern France. […]
Salmon Run
Sunshine and I were able to take a nice vacation to Alaska. More details later, first I wanted to share the site and the amazement I felt when learning about the Salmon. The Pacific Northwest is known for salmon. This year I am sure was no different than previous years. The Salmon Run was almost […]
Adventure in Alaska
Ketchacan Alaska Turning 50 is no joke. I turned 50 this year and wanted a special birthday celebration. So Sunshine and I took an Alaska Cruise, through the inside passage. One stop was Ketchikan. The inside passage cruises seem to end in early to mid-September. So the end of August, which coincidently matches my birthday, […]