Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Juneau, Alaska. Approximately 700,000+ people visit this glacier and recreation area each year, with daily visits reaching as high as 25,000 people during the busy cruise season in the summer. Unlike many other glaciers in Alaska that require […]
Visiting Skagway on an Alaska Cruise
Visiting Skagway on an Alaska Cruise When cruising to Alaska, there are a variety of itineraries for passengers to choose from. Most Alaska cruise routes will include stops to Juneau and Ketchikan, and some will include a visit to Skagway. This was not our first Alaska cruise, but it was our first time visiting Skagway. […]
Take a peak inside the Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam cruise ship
Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam Today, we share our Alaska cruise experience staying in a Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam, a Pinnacle-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. We did a 7-night Alaska cruise that departs from and returns to Vancouver, British Columbia. This cruise made port at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, and it sailed […]
Food and Dining on Koningsdam cruise ship on Holland America Line
Food and Dining on Koningsdam cruise ship When comparing Alaska cruise lines, dining is often one of the deciding factors. Holland America’s Koningsdam cruise ship offers a variety of food and dining experiences, from elegant white-linen dinners to quick, casual bites and desserts. One of the things we like most about family cruising is ability […]
We made a few Disney World mistakes. Here’s what NOT to do
Disney World mistakes and how to avoid them We made a few Disney World mistakes on our first family trip to Orlando. Today, we share some of these rookie mistakes with the hope that you can avoid making similar mistakes. This was not our first Disney park experience. We visited Tokyo Disneyland a few years […]
You must visit this place! Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon Did you know that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States? With a depth of 1,949 feet (594 meters), this impressive volcanic crater lake is also one of the deepest lakes in the world. The landscapes at Crater Lake National Park are spectacular. We think it’s […]
Should you stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu when you visit Oahu, Hawaii?
Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii After we decided to visit the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the next decision was if we should stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Being one of the most iconic beaches in the world, it seemed like a logical place to stay. However, when we posted the question on our social media […]
Unpopular opinion: Broadway Street in Nashville is overrated
Is Broadway Street in Nashville overrated? Having recently returned from my second trip to Nashville, I feel compelled to share my thoughts about Broadway Street. Based on the title of this blog post, you may have picked up on my opinion of this famous street in Nashville. Broadway Street is overrated. To be clear, I’m […]
