Image by FernandoVirg from PixabayThe Traveling Tulls cycle with a great group of older adults every Sunday morning. It's a wonderful way to get some exercise, enjoy the outside, and engage with some wonderful people. Our weekly bike rides are usually in quiet towns on the South Shore of Massachusetts, but we do regional rides … Continue reading Cycling Southeast New England: best bike rides on Cape Cod, Massachusetts South Shore, and Rhode Island
Category: North America
Planning a Visit to Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is a breathtakingly beautiful slot canyon near Page, Arizona. A visit here is a bucket list destination for many people, but planning a visit to Antelope Canyon can be daunting. This is Navajo tribal land and can only be accessed with a Navajo guide. A slot canyon is a narrow canyon formed by … Continue reading Planning a Visit to Antelope Canyon
Remembering Dad on Father’s Day
Even 23 years after his death, I still miss my Dad. Memories of him came back when we traveled recently to the Southwestern US. Dad took six weeks off work twice - once to drive my three oldest siblings across the US, and again to take the three youngest years later. Dad was a family … Continue reading Remembering Dad on Father’s Day
Rafting the Grand Canyon, an adventure in the American Southwest
You wake early. A million stars shine overhead, with the smudge of the Milky Way clearly seen. An occasional bat darts by as it gathers its nocturnal meals, and you duck into your sleeping bag until the danger is past. You are on the trip of a lifetime - an adventure in the American Southwest … Continue reading Rafting the Grand Canyon, an adventure in the American Southwest
Packing for a River Rafting Trip, the Grand Canyon
Just when you think you've got carry-on packing down, you book a two week long rafting and camping adventure, and it's back to square one. We are traveling with a rafting company which saves us having to pack food and equipment, but we're still challenged with what to bring. We'll be on the river in … Continue reading Packing for a River Rafting Trip, the Grand Canyon
One Day in Boston, a walking tour of Boston landmarks
As a Bostonian I can't really encourage you to spend JUST ONE DAY in Boston, but if that's the time you have, then make the most of it! Boston boasts history, culture, great food, and gorgeous gardens. We've put together a walking tour of Boston landmarks to help you get the most from your day. … Continue reading One Day in Boston, a walking tour of Boston landmarks
Essential Guide for First Time Visitors to Oahu, America’s paradise
Hawaii has been on our list forever, but from the East Coast it's easier and faster to fly to Europe than to Hawaii. We can enjoy a long weekend in London or Paris, but this U.S. destination stays out of reach. When we finally made Hawaii a top priority, it was worth the 13 hour … Continue reading Essential Guide for First Time Visitors to Oahu, America’s paradise
