Kayaking in Knoxville
Photo by Amy van der Merwe Last Sunday we rented kayaks and spent a pleasant hour kayaking. We rented from Billy Lush Boards which operates from Volunteer Landing in Downtown Knoxville. At $30 per hour for a double kayak they aren’t cheap. (Check the rates…
5 Days in Cape Town: Day 3 Canopy Walk, Coffee and Colored Houses
If you missed my earlier posts, be sure to read about Day 1 and Day 2. Our third day was a Sunday. We got moving fairly early so that the photographers could take advantage of the early morning light at Kirstenbosch and so we could…
5 Days in Cape Town: Day 2 Driving Round the Peninsula
If you missed, Day 1 of our trip, you can catch up here. Breakfast Day 2 was a Saturday and we started the day with breakfast at the Oranjezicht City Farmers Market just 5 minutes from our apartment. My sister-in-law and the fitter members of…
5 Days in Cape Town: Day 1 Waterfront and Winefarms
Overview Our trip took place in late May. The weather was mild, and as we were visiting in off-peak season prices were lower than in the summer and nothing was crowded. We = two adults + 2 teens (our daughter and her friend). We would…
Honeybee Coffee Shop: Farragut
Whether you are passing through Knoxville or happen to live there, you will want to try out the Honeybee Coffee Shop in Farragut. It is conveniently located on Kingston Pike – but the sign doesn’t stand out very well so look carefully or you may…
5 Days in Jamaica
[three_fourth] We (2 adults and 2 teens) visited Jamaica over Spring Break. This was our first visit so we had no idea what to expect. Our impressions Jamaicans, for the most part, are very friendly people. They are very laid back and operate on island…
Mobile Passport App: A way to skip the lines at US Customs
No one enjoys standing in long lines to get through customs when you arrive back in the USA from a trip abroad. As a result, many frequent fliers have signed up for Global Entry. I don’t travel enough to make it worth the 3-hour drive…
15 Reasons to visit the Georgia Aquarium
If you are spending some time in Atlanta, here are 15 reasons to visit the Georgia Aquarium. 1. It is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere and the second largest in the world. So there is a LOT to see! 2. The Dolphin Celebration…
Traveling the Historic Columbian River Scenic Highway
Photograph credits: Piers van der Merwe If you are looking for a scenic day trip from Portland, I highly recommend taking the old US 30 as it meanders along the river. Start at Troutsdale and be sure to get on the historic US 30 – the…
A walking tour of Portland, Oregon
Photo credits: Piers van der Merwe One of the best ways to get to know a city is to just walk around and explore. Downtown Portland, Oregon is small enough for you to be able to cover a lot of it on foot in one day. If…