North Lake Tahoe traditionally has been the place for NorCal residents to play in summer and winter, with the best ski resorts in the region, great biking and hiking trails, and several fun small towns with a smattering of decent bars and restaurants. But, except for old standbys like the Resort at Squaw Creek and the Hyatt at Incline Village, it’s ... [Read more]
Walking along the deck toward our tented cabin, I heard a rustling in the brush to my right. There calmly munching the greenery was a large female moose, along with her calf nearby. I slowed to a shuffle as she picked up her head to evaluate my intentions, and for a moment I was concerned that my path of travel might alarm her given the proximity of her ... [Read more]
In Cusco, at 11,152 feet above sea level, I succumbed to altitude sickness. Nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath – feelings of impending doom overtook my senses. But it left after 36 hours. Altitude sickness usually happens at 8,000 feet above sea level and above. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. The most common symptoms include ... [Read more]
Choices, choices, choices. Too many choices can stall our decision making, and if you’re like most travelers, you’re most likely feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of international flight options and “deals” available online. But when you’re clear on what your priorities are, it becomes much easier to choose your next flight. Johnny, a Trippy ... [Read more]
Castles, chateaus, and mansions -- these are displays of wealth and power usually reserved for kings and countesses, or at least old-timey movie stars. It's hard to imagine these incredible, opulent buildings would ever be abandoned and left to rot. But hey, crazier things have happened. Royal riches may drain more quickly than thought possible; families ... [Read more]
The beach makes the perfect summer vacation destination, but what about in winter? Check out these five snowy beaches! Beaches don’t need to be warm to be beautiful. 1. Bethany Beach, DEBethany Beach is located in Delaware, and home to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. This ultimate beach destination might require snowshoes instead of flip flops! 2. ... [Read more]
