Want to check out Death Valley but short on time? Although the park is huge... You can still see a variety of highlights with one day in Death Valley. Be sure to check average temperatures before planning your visit, it is extremely hot during the summer! And bring LOTS of water. The night before: Spend the night inside or close to the national park. We stayed at Panamint Springs Campground, located on the western edge of Death Valley National Park. They have a bar …
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Ever Touched a Whale?
Floating in a small boat, we hoped one of the whales would feel compelled to check us out. An adult female gray whale approached our vessel, with a calf just behind her. She surfaced within feet of us. Lifting her head out within arms reach of the boat bow, she allowed the first of us to touch her. While she was saying hello, her baby rolled onto his side. He peaked above the water surface with the right side of his face and looked right at us. 3 different mom and calf pairs visited us …
Shuffle off to Buffalo…. North Dakota
Want to experience a small town with historic buildings, a saloon, and a splash of wine? Shuffle off to Buffalo, ND and check it out! Buffalo is a small, charming, town of about 200 residents that was established in 1884. It sits a half hour drive west of Fargo and there is one main street where the majority of businesses reside. The community is largely a farming community, growing corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat. And the businesses around town are locally owned. The rest of the …
Discover Turtles and Cenotes in the Riviera Maya, Mexico
I enjoyed a quick trip to the Riviera Maya in Mexico this summer to meet up with friends who I met many years ago back in college. We rented a fantastic beach house and spent most of our time relaxing by the pool. However, we did plan a couple excursions. I recommend to anyone traveling to the area to discover some cenotes and sea turtles! We booked the “Turtles and Cenotes” tour with Ocean Tours. The company offers free pickup at any hotel in the Riviera Maya. (Transport to and from Cancun …
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Save Money with CBX to Tijuana Airport
If you live in Southern California, you may be able to travel south for less money! The Tijuana Airport is just across the border from San Diego and the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) can get you there easier. When I first started looking at flights to Havana, I decided to investigate the cost from Tijuana compared to San Diego. The flight from San Diego to Havana, Cuba was at least $800. I found one from Tijuana for $330! I chose to cross the border and save some money!! In the past, you …