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New York City

7/13/2026

I can't believe it has been 18 years since I have last visited New York City (NYC). NYC will always have a special place in my heart since Mario and I got engaged on a carriage ride in Central Park. Just to think in a few weeks we will be celebrating another anniversary.

This time I visited with my sister as a late birthday trip. So come along and see new sights with us!

Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

6/29/2026

Hocking Hills State Park is located in southern Ohio, close to the city of Logan. I have never explored this park but always wanted to. So a friend and I took two days and hiked the trails. The weather was hot and muggy, but the beauty was so worth it. So come along!

Albania and North Macedonia

6/18/2026

When the opportunity arrives to add another country to my list, I jumped at the chance. A few friends and I spent a week, traveling to Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia which is country # 52 and Albania.

Jungfrau Region of Switerland

6/13/2026

With summer break finally here, Mario, Sissy and I spend a quick weekend exploring the Jungfrau Region which includes the cities of Grindelwald, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen.

Normandy, France

4/3/2026

Come along as Mario, Sissy and I explore the sights that Normandy, France had to offer.

Riga, Latvia

1/16/2026

Come along and join me for a chilly weekend trip to explore the capital city of Latvia which is Riga. Latvia makes country 51!

Christmas in Croatia

12/23/2025

Mario, Sissy and I spent our winter holiday explore a new country, Croatia or Hrvatske. So come along for the adventure. Croatia makes country #50 for me and country #11 for Sissy!

China

11/26/2025

Over the Thanksgiving holiday I added my 49th country to my list, China! Since Mario couldn't go, a friend and I would spend 7 days exploring the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Come along for the adventure.

Madrid

10/25/2025

Mario, Sissy and I explored the city of Madrid over a long weekend. Mario and I have been to Spain before, but this is a new country for Sissy making Spain her 10th country!

Nepomuk, Czech

9/28/2025

Sissy and I, along with a friend, spent Labor Day weekend, exploring a new area of Czech.

Oahu, Hawaii

7/3/2025

Aloha from Oahu. I spent 7 days exploring the island with my mom. I saw new sights and a few friends. The weather was beautiful and the ocean views were amazing. So come along and explore with us!

South Africa and Victoria Falls

6/25/2025

Come along and spend 13 days exploring Africa with my friend and I. We explored South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, which took my country count to 48!

Munich

5/28/2025

Mario, Sissy and I spent a quick weekend taking in the sights of Munich. So come along on this adventure.

Lake Como

3/22/2025

Mario, Sissy and I headed to Lake Como for our long weekend in February.

Lucerne

2/9/2025

We spent a few days, exploring the city of Lucerne, Switzerland.

Meteora, Greece

10/26/2024

Come along with me to the land of olives and Greek gods where I explored the monasteries of Meteora.

Meteora is located in the middle of Greece. A day trip of about 3-4 hours driving each way can be planned from either Athens or Thessaloniki.

Cyprus

6/19/2024

Mario and I spent 5 days on the island of Cyprus, which makes country 44!

Iceland

6/7/2024

Mario and I spent 14 days exploring the island of Iceland in a camper van. Iceland makes country # 43.

Jordan

3/28/2024

Mario and I spent 9 days exploring Jordan. We started in Amman and ended in Aqaba. Jordan makes country #42 for me.

Dover and Canterbury

3/15/2024

Can you truly visit a city to often? I would say no! So when an opportunity happened to visit London again, I jumped at the opportunity! On this trip, Mario and I were able to visit the cities of Dover and Canterbury.

Berlin

1/15/2024

Mario, the dogs and I spent a quick weekend in Berlin. Mario and I have visited before but still needed to see a few more things so we decided to return. Berlin is about 6.5 hours from the house.

Stockholm, Sweden

11/27/2023

Mario and I spend Thanksgiving weekend exploring the city of Stockholm. Sweden is country 41 for me!

A covered bridge and a French Chateau

11/12/2023

Mario, the dogs and I took adventure of our 3 day weekend by spending it in a French Chateau.

Exploring Pennsylvania

7/11/2023

I took a quick trip to visit Punxsutawney and Kinzua Bridge State Park. Both places have been on my list to visit so I am glad I was able to see them.

Thailand and Cambodia

6/14/2023

Mario and I headed to explore Thailand and Cambodia which makes countries 39 and 40 worldwide for me!