Terri Marshall
5 Last Minute Labor Day Getaways
Just days away, the unofficial end of summer will arrive. If you’re still undecided about your plans, check out these last minute Labor Day weekend getaways for some ideas. Sanibel Island, Florida White-sand palm-fringed beaches, blue skies, abundant seashells and stellar sunsets await on the island beaches of Sanibel. Less … Read more
72 Hours in Oslo, Norway
Situated on the Oslo Fjord, Norway’s largest city provides an interesting juxtaposition of past and present. Nowhere is this more evident than in its architecture. Standing guard over the city beside the harbor, the Akershus Fortress and castle date back to medieval times. Meanwhile, in the Bjørvika neighborhood of central … Read more
Adventures on a Houseboat
“Why would anyone give you a houseboat to sail when you can’t even steer a canoe straight?” This was the question from my 11-year-old granddaughter. She had a point. On our recent canoeing trip together, I navigated straight into the banks of the river more than once. The prospect of … Read more
5 Extraordinary Hot Air Balloon Experiences
Soaring above the landscape, a ride in a hot air balloon reveals a perspective of the ground below unlike any other. Perhaps that’s why this romantic mode of transportation enchants adventurers everywhere. It all started with a sheep, a duck and a rooster—the first passengers in a hot air balloon … Read more
Aria Hotel Budapest
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche Located in the heart of Budapest on the Pest side of the Danube River, every detail of the Aria Hotel is rooted in music. It’s evident the moment you walk in the door. True, Dorothy was told that following the … Read more
