North America Winter in Yosemite National Park “Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.” – Ansel Adams Since Ansel Adams launched… Lindsay Taub, March 26, 2012
North America The legendary Ansel Adams in Yosemite Ansel Adams first came to Yosemite National Park in 1916 and returned in 1920 as a caretaker for the Sierra Club’s LeConte Lodge. At the time, he was still planning… Lindsay Taub, March 26, 2012
North America What to do in Yosemite National Park Yosemite is majestic, romantic, peaceful, and mysterious all at once. The picturesque views, the waterfalls, and the vast views of the Valley are breathtaking. Note: There is a $20 entrance… Lindsay Taub, March 26, 2012
North America Where to stay & eat in Yosemite National Park Camping is actually extremely popular in Yosemite and not a bad option for the true outdoorsy types. Various campsites are located throughout the park. Get a list here. One thing… Lindsay Taub, March 26, 2012
North America Top ten safety tips when visiting Yosemite National Park It can be tempting to lose your better senses when visiting a place as picturesque as Yosemite National Park. But – be forewarned. There are real dangers if you come… Lindsay Taub, March 26, 2012
North America Talkeetna, Alaska in the winter 2012 Right from the start, from meeting Todd Rust of Rust’s Flying Services, to getting on the classic WWII Beaver plane, I knew the next part of the trip was going… Georgie Jet, March 26, 2012
Europe 7 Reasons to Love Rica Ishavshotel Tromsø The Rica Ishavshotel was our home for a few days while visiting Tromsø, Norway. Here are my top 7 reasons why you should stay at the Rica Ishavshotel Tromsø. 1…. Jennifer Dombrowski, March 26, 2012
Europe Our Polar Expedition: 4 Snowmobiles and the Possibility of Polar Bears Gjelder hele Svalbard. This sign stands on the outskirts of Longyearbyen and indicates this is the farthest it’s safe to go outside the settlement without a high-powered rifle for protection…. Jennifer Dombrowski, March 26, 2012
Europe Journey to the High Arctic RELATED POSTS: A Taste of the Arctic in Oslo | Remembering the Good ‘Ol Days at Cafe Sorgenfri | Oslo’s Famous Wooden Ships | Top 10 Reasons to Visit Oslo… Jennifer Dombrowski, March 26, 2012
Johnny's Travels Musical Instrument Museum When I think of Phoenix, world class museums rarely come to mind. Well, at least until now. That’s because I just discovered the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) which opened in… Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012
Johnny's Travels My Trip to Phoenix (March 2012) This past week I was in Phoenix, Arizona to attend the US Airways Media Day. Instead of just going out for that one meeting I made a fun trip out of it. Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012
Hotels Fairmont Scottsdale Princess I only stayed at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for one night so I didn’t get to experience all of it but I did experience enough to discover the top 9… Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012
Hotels Myofascial Release at VH Spa While staying at Hotel Valley Ho I was offered a 60-minute Honey Ginger Myofascial Release ($150 + 20% service charge) at VH Spa. I had no idea what that entailed… Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012
Johnny's Travels Spring Training: Brewers vs. Dodgers at Camelback Ranch The real reason I decided to go to Phoenix a day early is so I could catch a spring training baseball game. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox… Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012
Travel Contests Travel Contests: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland This week’s featured travel contests: —Win a Trip for Two to Ireland —Blog Your Way Around Europe —Win A Trip To New Orleans See previous travel contests here. Johnny Jet, March 26, 2012