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Travel has many benefits.  It enhances one’s mental well-being.  And studies have show that people who travel are happier.  Me?  I LOVE to travel.  It does contribute to my happiness factor.
 
I could travel the world for years. Staying at a location for a month or two. Immersing myself in the various world cultures. And savoring the foods. Oh, the foods!  
 
We travel as much as possible – which has not been as much as I wished.  I’ll share many of adventures and how we have adapted our travel to meet current medical needs.

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Visit to the Fredericksburg Battlefield

Visit to the Fredericksburg Battlefield

When I was homeschooling my children, I planned on taking the kids to many of the Civil War battlefields. I planned on doing it on our 3-month US History field trip. Sadly, we were never able to make that trip. I finally succeeded in taking at least one child to some...

Veyo Pies in Veyo, Utah: A Sweet Slice of Utah’s Dessert Scene

Veyo Pies in Veyo, Utah: A Sweet Slice of Utah’s Dessert Scene

Renowned for its delicate crusts and an extensive list of specialty fillings, Veyo Pies has gained widespread acclaim over the years. The iconic pie shop is the undeniable main attraction in Vego, UT, drawing in large crowds o every time I have been there. From the...

On Orange Brunch Restaurant in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

On Orange Brunch Restaurant in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

I stopped by On Orange during for lunch one day on a trip to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Centrally located in downtown Lancaster.  They only serve an all-day breakfast.  It noticed it was listed as a favorite restaurant on several review lists so when I ended up...

Kitchen Kettle Village, Lancaster, PA

Kitchen Kettle Village, Lancaster, PA

I stopped at Kitchen Kettle Village, in Intercourse, Pennsylvania on a recent short stay in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Kitchen Kettle Village is a fun collection of shops, restaurants, and even lodging.  It was founded with a Pennsylvania Dutch theme in mind and...

Red Hills Desert Garden, St. George, UT

Red Hills Desert Garden, St. George, UT

Nature has a way of captivating us with its breathtaking beauty, and the Red Hills Desert Garden in St. George, UT is a prime example of how nature can thrive even in arid landscapes. This stunning garden, nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert, is a unique...

A Look Inside Central Market Lancaster County Pennsylvania

A Look Inside Central Market Lancaster County Pennsylvania

I wandered through Central Market on a recent trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I literally stumbled upon it as I was photographing the historical character of Lancaster. At the time I had no idea how much history there was around the market. Central Market is the...

Curb Appeal Ideas from Lancaster Pennsylvania

Curb Appeal Ideas from Lancaster Pennsylvania

Downtown Lancaster Pennsylvania has many homes with some great curb appeal. Lancaster is the oldest inland city in the United States. It has a lot of old historic buildings. So many of the homes and businesses in downtown Lancaster has some great details to give...

3 Day Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Travel Guide

3 Day Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Travel Guide

I have wanted to go to Lancaster Pennsylvania for many years. It started back in my early twenties when I spent my time creating and selling handcrafted items. I guess I wanted to go see what the Amish, who are expert homemakers, did. I always said I wanted to go...

Canyon Villas at Coral Ridge

Canyon Villas at Coral Ridge

The town homes at Coral Canyon are one of our favorite places to stay. I have stayed here for 21 days over the past few years. The place is spacious with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a large pantry, and plenty of kitchen space.  It sleeps 8 comfortably. And it well...

The Creamery in Beaver, UT.  Our Southern Utah Road Trip Tradition

The Creamery in Beaver, UT. Our Southern Utah Road Trip Tradition

I have many ice cream memories from growing up, such as Sunday night ice cream with the family and Grandpa Bruvold stocking the freezer with ice cream whenever we came to visit. A few ice cream traditions have evolved with my children, and one of them is stopping at...