King Tutankhamun, more commonly known as King Tut, the boy-king of Egypt in the 1330s B.C., died a mysterious death. No matter how many tests have been done, no one can determine what happened to him. It is only known that he died young, was buried hastily with an immense amount of wealth, and is […]
How to do Seattle in a Day
There are a lot of things to do in Seattle. So how can I do it all in a day? I asked myself, after booking my flight and hotel. It simply wasn’t possible. I could live there for a year and still miss all kinds of amazing restaurants and interesting attractions. There’s no way to […]
Maui Canoe Sailing on the Pacific Ocean
There are a so many great Hawaii travel activities to choose from that it can be a little overwhelming when planning a trip to Maui. As I waded into the Pacific Ocean pushing a sailing canoe in front of me, I wondered if I was doing the right one. Like so many travelers, I was on the island to […]
Hawaii Whale Watching on Molokai
While whale watching in Hawaii I sprawled on the floor of the boat, having decided in a split second that it was better to fall backward than to go overboard into the ocean. The small boat was battered by thirteen-foot waves, rocking from side to side like some perverse cradle. But I was giggling on […]
Driving Through the White Sands of New Mexico
I made the turn off U.S. Highway 70 into the White Sands National Monument. I drove in from Las Cruces, New Mexico, avoiding the interstate and taking the long way back to Colorado. I had purposefully made the detour in order to see the monument, something I had been interested in since first seeing it […]

