My travels. My memories. My stories.
Hi! My name is Howard, and this is my travel blog.
I love the word 'wanderlust'—a noun that means a strong desire to travel—as it describes me to a T. I seem to always have a trip in some stage of planning, from a short getaway weekend to a multi-week holiday.
I launched my travel blog in December 2019. My first story was about my hike into the Grand Canyon and out again, part of a cross-country trip 'by thumb' from Ohio to California and back in 1972. And now, over the past four years, I’ve added more than 170 first-person stories to share my favorite experiences and memories with family, friends, and you.
I hope my stories transport you to the destinations I've visited and inspire you to travel somewhere you’ve never been.
Enjoy!
I love the word 'wanderlust'—a noun that means a strong desire to travel—as it describes me to a T. I seem to always have a trip in some stage of planning, from a short getaway weekend to a multi-week holiday.
I launched my travel blog in December 2019. My first story was about my hike into the Grand Canyon and out again, part of a cross-country trip 'by thumb' from Ohio to California and back in 1972. And now, over the past four years, I’ve added more than 170 first-person stories to share my favorite experiences and memories with family, friends, and you.
I hope my stories transport you to the destinations I've visited and inspire you to travel somewhere you’ve never been.
Enjoy!
Oh, The Places I Went In 2023...
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...and The Places I'll Go In 2024
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I had a wonderful year of travel that included every member of my family—Debra (wife), Jill (daughter), and David (son). Without a doubt, I felt blessed to visit new destinations with those I love!
May
Debra and I traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit David and his girlfriend Sarah and do a bit of sightseeing. We had a great time in the Tar Hill State!
June
Jill and I explored Alaska, America’s ‘Last Frontier,’ on a 12-day Cruisetour—by land and by sea—from Fairbanks to Whittier via motorcoach and rail and from Whittier to Vancouver on the Majestic Princess. It was a grand adventure that included two days in the vast and rugged wilderness of Denali National Park and a day of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park.
August
Jill and I spent two wonderful days in Venice ahead of a seven-day 'Greek Enchantment' cruise with Holland America on the Oosterdam. We visited five cities in three countries, Croatia, Turkey, and Greece, before we debarked in Athens. It was a magical trip as we learned about the culture and history of destinations, old and new.
November/December
Jill suggested it first, and quickly we all got on board, literally—a family vacation through the Western Caribbean on the Regal Princess. Debra and I got to spend more time with David and Jill (and their significant others, Sarah and Ryan) than we had in a long, long time, and we made memories that will last us a lifetime!
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One of my favorite travel quotes is, I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list (Susan Sontag). In 2024, I will get to check off many first-time destinations for me, and I AM STOKED!
January
Jill and I spent 10 days in southern Florida and the Bahamas, including two nights at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando and back-to-back three-night cruises with Royal Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas and the Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. We had a wonderful time!
February
Jill and I went on a 12-night cruise on the Crystal Symphony, from Bangkok to Hong Kong with port stops in Cambodia and Vietnam and spent a couple of days in Bangkok and a couple of days in Hong Kong before and after our cruise. We had a great time on our epic adventure in Southeast Asia!
April
Debra and I will fly to Charolotte, North Carolina, to visit David and Sarah and do some sightseeing in the Tar Heel State.
May
Jill and will go on a seven-night cruise with MSC Cruises, roundtrip from Barcelona on the World Europa, with port stops in France, Italy, and Malta.
June
Debra and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with a five-night stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
July
And Debra and I will continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary with a 14-night Alaska cruise on the Crystal Serenity.
And Then...
Jill and I are exploring a trip to the Galapagos Islands in November, while Debra and I are planning a Fall-colors cruise from Canada to New England...or maybe a cruise on the Mississippi with Viking.
Yes, it Must Be Wanderlust! |