Cruising, Norway, Travel

Ålesund: A Postcard

I want you to envision a small island with brightly colored buildings located along the waterfront. The buildings are constructed in the Art Nouveau style and are covered with intricate architectural details. The streets are impeccably clean and very narrow. Off in the distance you see other small mountainous islands as well as the entrance to one of the most… Continue reading Ålesund: A Postcard

Cruising, Hawaii, Kauai, Norway, Travel

Anniversary in Norway

Hi everyone! It's been about three weeks since I sat down to write a blog post, and I've missed you guys!! My trip to Norway was everything that I hoped it would be, and more. Norway is one of the prettiest countries that I have visited. I'm sure I say that a lot, but the… Continue reading Anniversary in Norway

Hawaii, Kauai, St. John, Travel

Christmas in April?

In between the final planning stages for our upcoming trip to Norway I have been thinking about Christmas. (Yes, Christmas. And yes, I do know that it is still eight months away--eight months to the day). I'm one of those people who really enjoy Christmas. I love giving presents to those I love and watching… Continue reading Christmas in April?

Favorites, Travel

What if Money Were No Object?

Money. We all need it; some of us have plenty, some of us have just enough, and some of us need more. But you never hear about anyone having "too much" money, right? The more money we make, the more money we spend (or for some of us, save), but we never have too much… Continue reading What if Money Were No Object?

Food, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

Destination: The End of the Road

One of my favorite areas in Kauai is the part of the island known as the North Shore. The mountains are out of this world: remarkable geometric cliff formations covered in a thick, lush, green, tropical landscape. The plants and trees surrounding the two-lane highway challenge you to count the hundreds of different shades of green… Continue reading Destination: The End of the Road