Over the years, Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has gotten cluttered with souvenir shops, street performers and throngs of tourists. Sadly, I think that it long ago lost much of its maritime charm and historic appeal. So why do Mr. TWS and I still insist on bringing our out-of-town visitors down to the wharf?
St. Marienkirche: 14 Broken Crosses
Spring Travel Tips: Interview with HipTravelMama
Anne Taylor Hartzell is the founder, writer and editor of the awesome family travel website, HipTravelMama. I had an opportunity yesterday to interview her by phone about a recent Expedia survey and ask her opinions about spring travel tips and trends, hotel and cruise deals, and planning. Some of the…
From the Inside Looking Out
From a few places I’ve stayed — from the inside looking out.
Houston: It’s not Manhattan
Houston may not be a place that comes to mind as a targeted travel destination such as Paris, a national park or beach resort. But if you’re in town for business, family visits, sports, special events like the annual rodeo, or driving through Texas on a road trip, you might want to spend a little extra time there.
Dressed to Impress
In our travels, we often see people who are dressed to impress. Some of them are part of the entertainment or education at popular tourist attractions. Others are celebrating special occasions, donning uniforms as part of their jobs, or just having fun playing dress-up.
Sleeping on the Seine
Ever since I was a young girl collecting travel guides from all over the world, I had been dreaming of France and walking along the Seine in Paris.
Inside Passages
More than just a way to get from one point to another, inside passages sometimes intrigue me by their design, visual effects, or historical significance. These photos were taken of passages that compelled me to stop and take a shot while visiting the landmarks where they’re located.