Vancouver Opera Festival

Visitors to Vancouver in the springtime should take advantage of attending the Vancouver Opera Festival, an annual nine day event dedicated to engage, inspire, and entertain through voice, music, theatre, and the visual arts. My Dad and I attended one of their productions, La Cenerentola (Cinderella) at The Vancouver Playhouse. The last Opera I saw … Read more

Trinity Groves West Dallas Foodie Mecca

Trinity Groves – a West Dallas Foodie Mecca

Just across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas, you’ll find family-friendly Trinity Groves. A neighborhood with a trendy restaurant and retail development including a Restaurant Concept Incubator Program, where chefs test new restaurant concepts before determining whether or not they are successful enough to expand nationwide. The area is undergoing a massive overhaul … Read more

Stockholm Day Trip – Nyckelvikens Herrgård

Take a day trip out of Stockholm to visit family friendly Nyckelvikens Herrgård Nature Reserve, a popular venue for weddings and events. This 134 hectare reserve is home to a historic farmhouse complete with farm animals, a restored 18th century mansion, and museums, and it’s just 20 minutes away from Stockholm, in Nacka. View this … Read more

If you're looking for a Stockholm day trip, get out of the city and swim in beautiful lake Glasbrukssjön out in Orminge (Saltsjö-Boo).

Stockholm Day Trip – Lake Glasbrukssjön

If you’re looking for a Stockholm day trip, get out of the city and swim in beautiful lake Glasbrukssjön, also known locally as Lake Glasan, out in Orminge (Saltsjö-Boo). Stockholm is lovely, and I’m not suggesting a day trip because you’ll run out of things to do in the city.  You won’t. You’re more likely … Read more

Pacific Coastal Cruises

Pacific Coastal Cruises, a twist on traditional cruising

Looking for a unique way to experience the coast of British Columbia? Check out Pacific Coastal Cruises to follow the route first established by Captain George Vancouver through one of the most species rich coastal marine environments on Earth. Pacific Coastal Cruises & Tours has been added by Destination Canada (DC) to the  Canadian Signature Experiences (CSE) collection. There are … Read more

Best Things To Do In Houston With Kids

Best Things To Do In Houston With Kids

If you’re looking for a fun family friendly city that offers year-round sunshine and an enormous list of attractions, take a closer look at Houston. Here are the best things to do in Houston with kids. Summer in Houston is stinking hot, so try to plan your visit between late September and early June when the … Read more