A Seattle Bomb Cyclone? Before I get to the outrageous title, I want to say, for the record, that I am a very prompt person. I am always on time but cannot publish a newsletter by the first of the month to save my life. It seems that we are always traveling the first week ... Read more The post November Adventures and A Seattle Bomb Cyclone appeared first on Adventures of Empty Nesters ..read more

Fall travel to the end of the Earth? That is kind of a dramatic statement, don’t you think? But seriously, that is exactly where we just returned from – the end of the Earth. We traveled with Collette on the Patagonia – Edge of the World Tour.  Which was EPIC! We did so many things, ... Read more The post Fall Travel to The End of the Earth – October News appeared first on Adventures of Empty Nesters ..read more

September Travel News & More! In my last newsletter update, I wrote that August was a whirlwind of activity, and to be perfectly honest, September was no slower! Our September travel news found us in the pumpkin fields of Seattle, the mountains of the Rockies, and in the gardens of California. A wonderful month! Garden ... Read more The post A Swift September – Travel News & Fall Activities appeared first on Adventures of Empty Nesters ..read more

August Adventures! Out of the gate, we started the month of August on a full run. The summer flew by this year! August was especially wonderful as our twin grandchildren celebrated their fourth birthday. Their Mom baked a three-tier “Funfetti” and chocolate cake topped with a ring of sprinkles (Josie’s favorite). They were joined by ... Read more The post Late Summer Update – An Exhilarating August appeared first on Adventures of Empty Nesters ..read more

It’s the middle of summer and it is going by too fast! Do you feel that too? Here’s to a mid-summer check-in. How’s your summer going? Is it going by far too fast? The weather in the Pacific Northwest has been spectacular! We traveled to Southern California, and although it is always beautiful, it was HOT! ... Read more The post Mid-Summer Update: Garden Abundance, A Wine Weekend & More! appeared first on Adventures of Empty Nesters ..read more

Spectacular Polignano a MareTravel To Italy – Another phenomenal trip! Are you familiar with the term La Dolce Vita? It’s an Italian phrase that translates to the sweet life. It describes a way of life characterized by enjoying life’s pleasures, indulging, and cultivating joy. The term originated from Federico Fellini’s iconic 1960 film of the same name, which depicted the luxurious and eventful lives of Rome’s aristocracy and middle class during Italy’s economic boom in the 1950s. Gelato in Monti – A super cool area of Rome In this newsletter/travelogue, I am thrilled to share our adventures ..read more

Lunch in La Conner, WASummer is almost here!! Summer is fast approaching, and I am looking forward to it. My birthday is June 16th, which always coincides with the Opening of Summer for me! It is the time of year for Dads and Grads and lots of family celebrations. This month is always so festive! We will be celebrating as well! Our son Nick will visit us in the Northwest to celebrate his Dad and Mom—my birthday falls on Father’s Day this year. His wife Kylie will stay in Southern California this trip, caring for a dear friend’s baby while the parents attend a wedding. I remember worrying about ..read more

The colors!What is a cruise to Alaska really like? Beyond was the first thing that came to my mind. The cruise to Alaska was beyond any and all of my expectations. Of course, Alaska was as beautiful as I had hoped, but it was SO MUCH MORE! Up until now, my spectacular trip to Iceland was the finest example of nature so BIG you could not believe your eyes. Alaska is equally as stunning. My daughter Alex and I took the Celebrity Edge Cruise to Alaska. It was our first ocean cruise, and the entire experience was near perfection. Why wasn’t it 100% perfect? Wi-Fi in the middle of the ocean is a ch ..read more

I ran about our yard like a child on Christmas morning. I could not believe my eyes!Have you seen the Northern Lights? We had quite the Northern Lights show in the Northwest. I learned that seeing the Northern Lights in Seattle was possible due to a sun shower and other elements in alignment. My only other experience was on a tour in Iceland. We saw The Lights, but they hadn’t blown us away until NOW. Holy cow. I walked out onto our deck and looked through my iPhone, and honestly, I had never seen such brilliant pink, aqua, and neon green lights in the sky before in my life! I kept squealing a ..read more

I write this newsy letter twice a month when I am not publishing a podcast episode on Travel Connections. Lots of adventures are happening outside of the podcast! Summer is BIG for me. We are doing some new things and headed to some new destinations this year and I look forward to taking you along. I appreciate you reading and for your comments as well! My Spring Tulip Journey~ Have you ever planted tulip bulbs in the winter to come up in the Spring? I did it for the first time last year. I seem to equate the entrance of Spring with the wild tulips that pop up everywhere here in the Northwes ..read more