Fresh off the boat from Antarctica, there was still much for us to explore in the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.
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10 Miles a Day: Buenos Aires, Argentina
As usual, Mike picked the perfect hotel for us to explore the city on foot. We stayed at the delightful Hotel Eurobuilding and used that as our home base for a 10-miles-a-day walking tour of Buenos Aires.
Cruising the Mediterranean: Mykonos, Athens, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete, Malta, Sicily, and Naples
A 10-day cruise was a fun and relaxing way to see several new Mediterranean destinations, including Malta, Crete, and Sicily, while getting to sleep in the same bed every night.
Vines and Wines in Bordeaux, France
When we left Beauvoir, France, we were a little overwhelmed by the magic of Mont Saint-Michel. But not so overwhelmed that we couldn't enjoy some fine French wine.
Champagne and Cathedrals in Reims, France
Ever the romantic, Mr. Michael Ballard has planned several stops on this trip that are anniversary gifts to me. One of those was a visit to the Champagne region of France.
Madeira, Portugal: The Garden of the Atlantic
There is a wild and rugged garden island in the Atlantic, and its name is Madeira.
Azores, Portugal: The New, the Old, the Hot, and the Cold
Everything from hot volcanic craters and the cold waters of the North Atlantic to old ghost villages and new outlooks on life.
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11 Ways to Enjoy Disney World as an Adult
How do you have a magical time for yourself when you aren't visiting Disney with kids? Check out my top 11 ways to enjoy Disney World as an adult!
Father-Daughter Foodies in Phoenix
My dad and I had some pretty incredible experiences on our first father-daughter trip. We took a sunrise hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne brunch, saw dozens of beautiful classic cars, enjoyed the Jun Kaneko sculpture exhibition at …
Island Dining and Monkey La Las in Roatán, Honduras
Some people find it strange that we eat so much seafood on our dive trips. After all, if you're swimming with Dory, you might find it a bit difficult to have her for dinner. However, we believe in eating fresh, local …
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