This is the last post in my Alaska cruise series. See my previous posts Back from Alaska cruise on Princess: Watching glaciers and getting fancy,  Hyatt Regency Lake Washington: a great option for a short layover in Seattle area and What I liked and disliked about Discovery Princess ship  Since we had an expensive trip to […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam, Visiting […]

Guys, I’m so excited! Some of you may remember that me and my husband were supposed to fly to Peru without kids with the goal of visiting Machu Picchu. I ended up scrapping this idea and taking a “free” Alaska cruise instead. But once I get something in my head, it’s hard to let it […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Europe 2024 Trip Report So Far: Back from 18-day Europe Trip, Review: Iberia Business Class DFW to MAD, Hits and Misses from my First MSC Cruise, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Review, Two Days in Amsterdam When […]

Well, another family trip to Europe is in the books and what an adventure it has been! I’m still getting over a massive jet lag (getting older stinks), but wanted to write an introduction post while my memories are somewhat fresh. I’m certain I’ll miss something important anyway, but such is life. Again, I’m blaming […]

Note: I’m currently exploring Alaska with limited internet access. My responses to comments and emails will be delayed. Over the last few months, I’ve been excitedly planning my family’s trip to Japan in 2025. I booked award flights to Tokyo on Japan Airlines using British Airways Avios for all 5 of us. And, I booked […]