Head north from Skagit Valley along the western coast of Samish Bay through some of the most scenic areas of...

Tulip Festivals in the Pacific Northwest, including the world-famous Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley held every April. Bloom times can...

Beautiful, magical, spectacular Switzerland! Read my articles for EuropeUpClose about this wonderful country. Click on these links or any picture...

Germany is famous for historic castles and palaces, the Black Forest, Bavaria, fabulous food and drink, polka music, and a...

The art of falconry goes back thousands of years. Research has unearthed evidence of falconry being used by ancient civilizations...

Las Vegas has some great outdoor adventures, restaurants, and museums away from its world famous Strip. Sure, the casinos, neon...

We started with the delicious White Truffle Garlic Bread. This popular appetizer consists of house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano,...

Everyone seems to have heard that Colorado Springs has some of the best outdoor adventures in Colorado. Some of the...

Sarasota is a beautiful city on the southwest coast of Florida on the Gulf Coast. With miles of white sandy...

Bradenton and Anna Maria Island are favorite destinations for locals and tourists alike. While Bradenton is on the mainland on...