From the United States and Canada, to Mexico and the Caribbean there are plenty of travel opportunities in North America. The various climates, landscapes, and cultures found in this region are vast.
Alexandria, Virginia is situated just 7 miles south of Washington, DC. But when you explore Old Town Alexandria you will see such a contrast, far removed from the more modern metropolis of the nation’s capital….
A visit and walk around Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, was high on a list of experiences for me. Not in a purely touristic way of course but in a way to see, learn, respect and…
Great Falls Park, Mclean, Virginia is a wonderful place to get outside, walk, explore and see some wonders of nature. It’s an area that is famous for the Great Falls themselves on the Potomac River,…
On the way to Westport, Washington beaches, I like to stop in at the Westport Winery Garden Resort, locally owned by the Roberts family, and easy to spot thanks to the small lighthouse attached to…
Little did I think that one day I would be visiting and writing about a cathedral where I talk about the Sea of Tranquility on the moon as well as seeing the Dark Side from…
I had the opportunity to spend some time in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. Of course, as part of my time there, I had to visit and walk around the city’s most…
On the far west coast of Washington, on a quiet peninsula sits Westport, Washington. The town is a working fishing village, with plenty of opportunities for visitors to go sport fishing. I am drawn to…
Riverbend Park in Fairfax County, Virginia is one of my favourite places to hike. Located on the Potomac River, it’s a beautiful spot full of interesting plants, geology, wildlife, and history. It’s the only riverfront…
Alderbrook Resort and Spa has been a destination on the Hood Canal since 1913. It started as a group of tents with stoves and has grown into the current resort that offers guestrooms, cabins, a…
In the depths of the pandemic, summer of ’21, I was looking for a place that was outside but not crowded. All summer long people flocked to the outdoors, which meant well-known and easily accessible…
One of the great benefits of living in the lowlands of western Washington State is that this area was once interlaced with multiple railroad lines. As these have been abandoned in favor of roads and…
On an early winter’s day, I decided the weather was warm enough to take a ride to Bluemont, Virginia to attempt what turned out to be my most difficult hike of the year: Raven Rocks….
