Category: Arizona
How to Avoid Road Trip Planning Disasters
[This post was updated July 2023] As we ease into summer are you considering the possibility of going on a road trip? With all that’s going on around the world, it might be the perfect time to hit the open road rather than hopping on a plane to a distant land. I’ve planned dozens, if […]
Mosaic Tile Class and Where to Find Supplies
Not long ago I took a class to learn how to make a mosaic tile table. I had so much fun, and now I have a lovely piece of furniture that I can use inside or outside. Check out my tips on finding mosaic tiles and other supplies and resources for finding classes or creating […]
Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 2
It may not be a surprise to you that Arizona national parks are some of the most beautiful in the country. But did you know that Chiricahua National Monument (CNM) is being considered for the next U.S. national park to be added to that prestigious list? My complete travel guide (parts 1 and 2) will […]
Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 1
What’s so great about Chiricahua National Monument? Chiricahua National Monument is a magical combination of a “Wonderland of Rocks”, a protected “International Dark Sky Park”, and over 12,000 acres [49 sq km] of nature and bird-watching paradise. You’ll find the gorgeous 8-mile tree-lined Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive and 17 miles of day-use hiking trails, a […]
The Ups and Downs of Arizona Real Estate
Are you considering buying your own piece of Arizona real estate in 2022? Are you wondering if now is a good time to buy in the Grand Canyon State? I’m in the process of moving to Arizona for the third time in my life and I can tell you that the market is the most […]
Foodie Travel Tips- Travel Mania
As I’m in the midst of my own wanderlust adventure, I’ve been having fun exploring foodie travel and I can’t wait to share some of my fun discoveries soon. I recently learned about this new book called “Travel Mania – Stories of Wanderlust” by a lifelong traveler, Karen Gershowitz. I can’t wait to read the […]
Our Two-Month USA Road Trip
Before I start, if you haven’t read about all the big life changes happening at our house, you can catch up here. Because of those big changes, we’re getting ready to embark on a 2-month USA road trip! The plan is to take our time driving across the country from Virginia to the western US. […]
100 Ways to Enjoy the Grand Canyon
2019 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon becoming a National Park. Now that we’re into the next 100 years of this amazing place here are 100 ways to enjoy the Grand Canyon in the months and years to come. Be sure to visit the Grand Canyon National Park website here for the latest […]
10 Unique Slow Travel Experiences Around the World
What is slow travel? Slow travel is the experience of immersing yourself in the local culture to learn something new at your chosen destination. It emphasizes connecting with the locals to learn about who they are and what makes them unique in the world. Sometimes our lives are simply too busy and slow travel encourages […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Planning
Who is crazy/stupid/reckless/irresponsible enough to plan a cross-country road trip in the middle of a pandemic? Well, while I don’t consider myself to be any of those things, the answer is a bit complicated…so here goes. I live in Virginia and I have a family member that lives in Arizona. For a variety of reasons, […]
Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial Throughout 2019
Did you know that Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating its Centennial this year? The park continues to look amazing even on its 100th Birthday. There are so many awesome events in 2019 that you’ll have a hard time deciding when to go. Check out our downloadable list of events (so far) to find your […]
