Columbia Center in Seattle: Best View of the City

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 09:48 pm  The most iconic image of Seattle is the Space Needle, the tower built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Standing at 605 feet tall and being one of the first structures in the world with a revolving dining room, it’s such a popular attraction that you should…

Bright Nights in Vancouver for Christmas

Last updated on January 13th, 2023 at 12:04 pmThis December we made our first visit to the great northwest of North America. Beautiful Vancouver is one of the world’s most livable cities. The holidays are also a great time to experience impressive Christmas lights on Stanley Park, during Bright Nights! The trip centered around Bell’s…

Arlington National Cemetery: What You Shouldn’t Miss

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 10:51 pmThis summer we had a chance to visit Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. It’s a moving experience to honor those who have died in combat. Here’s the history behind the cemetery and several spots you shouldn’t miss during…

Apple Picking in New England, Delicious and Relaxing

Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 05:50 pm  As new residents of New England a few people have actually told us that we must declare our favorite type of apple! Ask anyone around town and they will more than likely tell you that Honey Crisps are where it’s at. We’ve tried those and thought…

5 Things We Miss About Living in Europe

Last updated on July 18th, 2024 at 05:34 pmAfter relocating back to the United States, we really miss some aspects from our six years living in Europe. Our recent trip back to our former home of the Netherlands and neighboring Belgium served as a reminder. After twelve days we boarded the plane back to United…