2019-06-25 13:42
During my recent farm stay in the Corrèze region of France, I spent one day exploring the Lot and Célé valleys located in the Lot Department of France. In my opini… Read More
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2019-06-23 13:51
Sarlat-la-Canéda While visiting the Dordogne Valley, I recommend staying in Sarlat-la-Canéda and setting aside at least three days for exploring. Sarlat is perfectly situ… Read More
2019-06-20 13:56
Rocamadour is a picturesque village that clings to the side of a cliff overlooking the Alzou River. It has been a renowned Christian pilgrimage site since the Middle-Ages. Both i… Read More
2019-06-18 13:26
Domme is a medieval, bastide town located in the Dordogne Valley in the Nouvelle-Aquitane region of southwestern France. Perched on a rocky outcrop, Domme provides magnificent views of… Read More
2019-06-16 14:19
Sarlat-la-Canéda is a lovely French village in the Dordogne Valley. It is home to the highest concentration of medieval, Renaissance, and 17th-century architecture of any town i… Read More
2019-06-13 15:14
Gimel-les-Cascades is a small commune in the Corrèze region of France. Not in my France guide book, this tiny town is truly a hidden gem. It is a picture-perfect French vi… Read More
2019-06-11 14:05
History of Uzerche The Roman Times Uzerche is a town in the Corrèze department of the Nouvelle-Aquitane region of France which includes the Limousin. The town is perched on a ro… Read More
2019-06-09 13:41
Oradour-sur-Glane is a village in the Haute-Vienne department of the Limousin region (now part of Nouvelle-Aquitane) of France. The new Oradour-sur-Glane was rebuilt after World War II… Read More
2019-06-06 23:19
Trusted Housesitters I wanted to go to the French Open in Paris for a day, but it was a long way to go from the USA without other plans. Having visited Paris previously, I was looking… Read More
2019-05-19 14:12
While most people have heard of Nashville, Tennessee, I imagine not as many have heard of Nashville, Indiana. Nashville, Indiana is a small artist community located in Brown County.&nb&hell…Read More
2019-05-16 12:54
I’ve always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby, but have never been able to talk anyone into going with me. Either they’ve been once, and that was enough, or they weren&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-05-12 00:09
So, I have always felt that as an American, I needed to visit Graceland. I’m not sure why given I’m not an Elvis fanatic, but I finally decided to visit Memphis in between my tri… Read More
2019-05-09 20:31
A Guide to Visiting Graceland So, I have wanted to visit Graceland for some time now. Don’t ask me why because I’m not an Elvis fanatic nor do I know much about him. … Read More
2019-04-23 13:04
Mount Galbraith Park is part of Jeffco Open space and is a convenient place to hike near Denver, Colorado. The park includes 5 miles of trails and provides views of Golden and the Rocky Moun… Read More
2019-04-21 15:39
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ARTICLE IS NOW AVAILABLE WITH AN OFFLINE GPS GUIDED MAP ON GPSMYCITY! From St. Maarten to Anguilla GPSMYCITY: The GPSMyCity app i… Read More
2019-04-14 13:17
About Sint Maarten Sint Maarten is the Dutch side of the island. Saint Martin is the French side of the Island The Dutch side is the southern part of the island and the French side is… Read More
2019-04-11 13:14
About Saba Saba is a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Only five square miles with a population of 2,000, this small island is known as the Unspoiled Queen. With little commercia… Read More
2019-04-09 13:36
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE MORE TRAVEL ARTICLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE WITH AN OFFLINE GPS GUIDED MAP ON GPSMYCITY! Eat at Donde Jose: A Must Do When in Panama City Two and a Half Days in Pana… Read More
2019-04-07 13:13
Hiking in Saba on Our Dive Trip A few years ago, I heard about an island called Saba in the Caribbean that had good SCUBA diving. I mentioned it to my dive buddies Rootie and Julie, and soon… Read More
2019-04-04 13:26
About Saba Saba is a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Only five square miles with a population of 2,000, this small island is known as the Unspoiled Queen. I’d have to agree wi… Read More
2019-04-02 13:29
It has been a few years since I’ve been to the Caribbean, and I always like visiting a tropical destination during Colorado’s snowy months. This year I selected a combinati… Read More
2019-03-31 13:43
While I’ve been to many Caribbean Islands, either things have changed, or Anguilla is a little different from some of the others I’ve visited. For starters, I don’t ever re… Read More
2019-03-28 13:08
While I read the general information about a ferry transfer from St. Maarten to Anguilla at Stmartinbookings.com, few small details still alluded me. As such, I have written a post for the f… Read More
2019-03-26 15:47
I’m Pleased to Announce Another Travel Article is Now Available with an Offline GPS Guided Map on GPSMyCity! Danube River Cruise GPSMYCITY: The GPSMyCity app is designed for… Read More
2019-03-12 13:05
Do you have dogs that love snow? Dogs that live in the mountains must feel like they are in paradise as they run the trails with their skiing owners. I took care of Keely for weekend and thi… Read More
2019-03-10 15:14
Outside the Colorado State Capitol The Colorado State Capitol building was opened in 1894 in Denver, Colorado. It is constructed of Colorado white granite and topped with a copper dome… Read More
2019-03-05 14:51
After a very snowy weekend in Denver, I talked my friend Kat into doing approximately a 4-mile hike in Boulder on Tuesday. The trails at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (N… Read More
2019-03-03 14:25
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ARTICLES ABOUT POLAND ARE NOW AVAILABLE WITH OFFLINE GPS GUIDED MAPS ON GPSMYCITY! Six Hour Tour of Auschwitz Krakow Street Food Krakow&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-03-01 00:50
Centennial Cone Park is part of Jeffco Open Space and is located just west of Golden, Colorado. The park includes over 16 miles of trails, though Jeffco closes a large section of the p… Read More
2019-02-26 15:02
North Ten Mile Creek Trail is located off the I-70 service road in Frisco. As such the trail is easily accessible and no 4-wheel drive is needed. The entire trail is a 6.5 mile o… Read More
2019-02-24 23:41
Upon booking my impromptu trip to Panama, I hadn’t even heard of Boquete. After sifting through a Panama travel guide, I ended up in this small mountain town for three days! Boqu… Read More
2019-02-22 01:27
The top two things to do in Boquete on Trip Advisor are to hike Senderos de Quetzales and Tres Casacadas (Three Waterfalls) Trails. The Three Waterfalls Trail is also called the Lost W… Read More
2019-02-19 17:39
I found a cheap flight to Panama, so I picked up a Lonely Plant guide and figured out a week’s itinerary…three days in Panama City and three days in Boquete. Aside from th… Read More
2019-02-17 15:24
Ways to Visit the Panama Canal When in Panama City, visiting the Panama Canal is a must. There are many ways to see it including taking a boat passage through the whole thing, taking a… Read More
2019-02-13 01:28
Eat at Donde José While I didn’t try many restaurants in Panama City, I’m going to go out on a limb and say Donde José is one of the best! Actually, I don&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-02-10 14:12
The Danube River The Danube River originates in Germany and flows southeast 1,770 miles through ten countries and into the Black Sea. With the help of a lock system, 1,500 of those mil… Read More
2019-02-05 14:26
Tips for taking the České dráhy train from Prague to Krakow Being from the USA, it is not often that I have to take trains. As such, having to navigate train station… Read More
2019-02-03 14:14
I arrived in Krakow from Prague via a seven-hour train ride. I followed the signage from the train station to Krakow’s Old Town which took me through the mall, up to an exit thro… Read More
2019-01-31 14:04
While it is easy to simply google “free walking tours in Krakow”, I recently came across an app called freetour.com. It is great! I typed in Krakow and found a walkin… Read More
2019-01-29 14:05
After I travel a while, I get tired of eating every meal at a restaurant, particularly in Europe where the service is slow. I recognize it is slow to allow diners to enjoy their meal… Read More
2019-01-24 21:24
When visiting Krakow, seeing Auschwitz is a must. Auschwitz, a complex of 48 concentration and extermination camps, was operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II… Read More
2019-01-20 15:55
Ever since I heard about the Wieliczka Salt Mine from my friend Ron, I have wanted to visit it. I am fascinated by mines and Wieliczka Salt Mine is definitely the most unique mine I&rs&hell…Read More
2019-01-17 14:01
Kristin and I planned two and a half days in Prague. Then I found out about this town, Kutná Hora, and the Sedlec Ossuary, and I wasn’t sure how to spend my time. My… Read More
2019-01-15 14:09
Praha Train Station Once the historical capital of Bohemia, Prague is now the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic with 1.3 million people. We arrived in the fifth most visit… Read More
2019-01-13 14:10
We arrived in the morning to Nuremberg on our last day of our Danube Cruise and organized a taxi ride from port to our hotel in Old Town for around 20 euro. Where to Stay in Nuremberg Our ho… Read More
2019-01-12 00:29
Nuremberg When in Nuremberg, it’s worth investigating the history of the Nazi Regime and World War II. Just visiting the Documentation Center, Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the M… Read More
2019-01-07 14:00
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to travel more? Let me help with that! Announcing four more travel posts now available on GPSMyCity! and one includes the offline maps for FR… Read More
2019-01-06 14:14
Sailing the Danube Our seventh stop on the Danube was in Regensburg, the fourth largest city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 150,000. Due to the challenging parking, many resi… Read More
2019-01-03 14:23
Passau Our ship sailed all night and through the morning until we reached our next destination, Passau. We docked aside another ship and walked across it (a common occurrence on the Da… Read More
2019-01-01 14:23
Since we’ve been on the Danube, three days, all of our cruising has taken place at night. Today, however, we enjoyed the river’s beautiful scenery in the Wachau Valley, a U… Read More
2018-12-30 14:08
The History of Vienna Vienna, originally a Celtic settlement, was subject to attacks and Barbarian invasion that reduced the town to ruins by the early 5th Century. By the 10th century… Read More
2018-12-27 14:04
History of Bratislava Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, was founded by the Celts in the 2nd century BC. Being close to the Austria Hungarian border, Bratislava was subject to many p… Read More
2018-12-26 02:02
History of Budapest The ancestors of the modern Hungarians are the Magyars who migrated from the Urals in 896. Hungary crowned its first King, Stephen, in 1000. The country, becoming o… Read More
2018-12-02 13:29
Top Things to Do Near Monticello, Utah Located just 40 miles from the entrance of the Canyonland’s Needles District, Monticello is a great base for hikers wishing to explore some iconi… Read More
2018-11-29 13:56
Bluff is located in the sparsely populated southeastern corner of Utah. It is a great base for historians who want to study the abundance of petroglyphs and ruins in the surrounding ar… Read More
2018-11-28 02:20
Goblin Valley State Park The Goblin Valley State Park is located 48 miles southwest of Green River off of Highway 24 in Utah in a remote area. Though a little out of the way and rather… Read More
2018-11-22 14:12
Top Things to Do Near Moab Moab Moab is small town in eastern Utah with close proximity to both Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. It attracts many tourists to these p… Read More
2018-11-20 14:01
The Best Hikes in Canyonlands National Park There are many hikes in Canyonlands National Park. In order to find the best suited hikes, it’s important to know the difference betwe… Read More
2018-11-18 13:47
Top Things to Do Around Page, Arizona Page, Arizona was founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers and their families during the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam. After the… Read More
2018-11-15 14:56
Touring Lower Antelope Canyon Lower Antelope Canyon is a popular attraction about 5 miles outside of Page, Arizona. The V shaped canyon, meaning it is wider at the top than the bottom… Read More
2018-11-13 17:06
Why to Visit the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in November In November, the Grand Canyon’s North Rim turns to Day Use Only. As such, the lodge and campgrounds inside the park ar… Read More
2018-11-11 13:48
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ARTICLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE WITH OFFLINE GPS GUIDED MAPS ON GPSMYCITY! Top Things To Do in Anchorage Alaska A Weekend in Aspen, Colorado GPS… Read More
2018-11-08 13:47
6 Things to Do in Kanab and Southern Utah Where to Stay Camping I found a small campground called Ponderosa Grove just 30 mins northwest of Kanab. The campground has about eight sites… Read More
2018-11-04 13:31
A Tourist in New York City I went into to full on tourist mode this weekend in New York City. There are so many things to do in the Big Apple, and I just never tire of visiting NYC!&nb&hell…Read More
2018-11-01 13:04
Super Snowshoeing Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park is a wonderful place to visit anytime of year, but the ability to avoid the ski traffic on I-70 makes it… Read More
2018-10-28 13:38
Hurricane Michael Closes Parks in Florida’s Panhandle Hurricane Michael closed three of my favorite Florida Panhandle Parks. As of late-October, they remained closed or are opene… Read More
2018-10-25 13:13
The Best Friends Animal Society operates the largest no kill animal sanctuary in the USA. It is located in Kanab, Utah on 20,700 acres of which 3,700 acres are owned by the organizatio… Read More
2018-10-21 17:02
Easy Hikes Water Canyon Trail Water Canyon Trail is located off of Kanab Canyon Road across from the Best Friend Animal Sanctuary’s Welcome Center. It is available to the public… Read More
2018-10-18 13:21
Views From Segment 25 of the Colorado Trail (Summer 2017) So I took four summers to complete the Colorado Trail which I finished a little over a year ago. This was a very big accomplis… Read More
2018-10-14 13:37
It seems winter has come early in Denver, so I thought it would be appropriate to post some great snowshoe trails near Ski Resorts close to Denver. Snowshoe Trails Near Winter Park Jim Creek… Read More
2018-10-07 15:34
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING POSTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON GPSMYCITY! Three Days in Homer From Cooper Landing to Homer GPSMYCITY: The GPSMyCity app is designed for peop… Read More
2018-09-30 23:47
Always in search of beautiful fall colors, I set out toward the Southwestern part of the state with nary a plan. I wasn’t sure where I was going to stay, where I was going to eat… Read More
2018-09-21 02:05
Tanya and I spent a weekend in Aspen to enjoy the fall colors. Interestingly, all the aspen at 10,000 feet and above were at their peak, while trees at a lower elevation had yet to cha… Read More
2018-09-18 15:09
Though I stayed in Breckenridge, I drove over the pass for a hike in Vail. Most of the hikes in Vail are rated as hard as they tend to be long with significant elevation gain. I… Read More
2018-09-18 13:29
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING POST IS NOW AVAILABLE ON GPSMYCITY! Top Things to Do in Talkeetna, Alaska GPSMYCITY: The GPSMyCity app is designed for people who enjoy… Read More
2018-09-18 01:49
As a member of the Schussbaumer Ski Club, eventhough I don’t ski, I have a place to stay in Breckenridge during the summertime at their chalet, just a few blocks from downtown. As such… Read More
2018-09-14 15:16
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING POST IS NOW AVAILABLE ON GPSMYCITY! Top Things to Do in Motovun, Croatia GPSMYCITY: The GPSMyCity app is designed for people who enjoy e… Read More
2018-09-13 12:19
We spent a portion of several days in Anchorage as we explored different parts of Alaska. While there, we found a variety of places to visit and some excellent restaurants. Below… Read More
2018-09-12 18:07
I spent three days in Homer and despite somewhat crummy weather, I really liked this part of my two-week trip in Alaska. Where to Stay I found the best place to stay with a spectacular view… Read More
2018-09-11 16:00
The best part of my two week Alaska trip was visiting the bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve. I signed up for the Classic Day Trip which takes about 7 hours of the day for 3 ho… Read More
2018-09-10 13:02
After a day of crummy salmon fishing in Cooper Landing (try trout fishing on the upper Kenai instead), I planned a leisurely day of driving from Cooper Landing to Homer with scenic stops alo… Read More
2018-09-09 17:15
I’m pleased to announce the following Italy posts are now available on GPSMyCity! Venice in a Day Day Trips from Venice GPSMyCity: The GPSMyCity app is designed for people who enjoy ex… Read More
2018-09-08 12:23
I’m pleased to announce the following Slovenia posts are now available on GPSMyCity! Top Things to Do In and Around Ljubljana, Slovenia Top Things to Do In and Around Lake Bled, Sloven… Read More
2018-09-07 13:29
After our backpacking trip and time in Anchorage, Ross and I went to Cooper Landing for a day of fishing and then to Seward for a day of sight seeing. While very nice, if there were a… Read More
2018-09-06 14:25
So the fishing in Alaska this year (or at least when I went) was absolutely TERRIBLE. I had always heard about these amazing fishing trips, so I was sorely disappointed. I had two day… Read More
2018-09-05 13:15
Independence Mine For another day trip from Anchorage, we visited Independence Mine State Historical Park located just over an hour’s drive northeast of Anchorage. The mine opene… Read More
2018-09-04 13:42
Crow Pass and Eagle River Traverse was supposed to be our next 26-mile backpacking trip in Alaska. The rain forecast, however, precluded us from completing this as our gear was still s… Read More
2018-09-03 16:53
With our second backpacking trip aborted due to so much rain, we spent the next three days taking day trips from Anchorage. Our first day trip was to Talkeetna, approximately 2.5 hours… Read More
2018-09-03 00:12
Our Backpacking Group I am a member of several Colorado “Meetup” hiking groups, and I stumbled across a backpacking trip to Alaska. I have always wanted to visit Alaska in… Read More
2018-08-09 15:05
This weekend was the 13th Annual weekend for $luts and Mutts. For me, however, it was the first annual weekend as this was my first time to attend. My friend Danelle, who I met through… Read More
2018-08-02 13:00
I’m pleased to announce the following post is now available on GPSMyCity! Top Things to Do In and Around Ljubljana, Slovenia GPSMyCity: The GPSMyCity app is designed for people who enj… Read More
2018-08-01 13:19
I’m pleased to announce the following Croatia posts are now available on GPSMyCity! 36 Hours in Zagreb, Croatia Top Things to Do in Bale, Croatia Top Things to Do in and Around Rovinj… Read More
2018-07-31 13:16
A Little Hiking in Vail Well my weekend in Vail turned out to be a little lackadaisical after I sprained my ankle on first hike Friday, but it was still enjoyable, and I will definitely be b… Read More
2018-07-30 13:05
Things to Do in Creede Creede, the only incorporated city in Mineral County has a population of 290. In its lucrative mining days, it was home to 10,000 people. The silver mines… Read More
2018-07-29 12:36
Venice This was my first trip to Venice and frankly I had low expectations after I told many I was going in June. I got the “Oh it’s going to be so crowded and hot” c… Read More
2018-07-25 12:44
Kobarid Ernest Hemingway described Kobarid as “a little white town with a campanile in a valley”. The small village is now home to the Kobarid Museum, the Italian Mausoleum… Read More
2018-07-25 12:18
Vicenza (a day trip) Vicenza is an hour drive from Venice and worth touring if time permits. The city in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features many works of Andrea Palladio, a 16th… Read More
2018-07-19 18:30
Top Things to Do In and Around Lake Bled Lake Bled is Slovenia’s leading mountain resort and deserves at minimum a day trip visit from Ljubljana. Nature lover and hikers, however… Read More
2018-07-18 14:06
Things to Do In and Around Ljubljana Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital with a population of 270,000, seems smaller than its actual size. Its central walking zone is compact and nearb… Read More
2018-07-17 22:30
In and Around Motovun Motovun is an Istrian hill town home to just over 500 locals and dramatically located 1,000 feet above vineyards and forest. Parking is located atop the steep, tw… Read More
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