Las Vegas can work surprisingly well for families. Explore kid-friendly attractions, free sights and practical tips for visiting with grade-school children.
Family-Friendly Fun in Las Vegas: A Guide for Families with Grade-School Kids Read More »
Family Travel, Road Trip
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand combines acrobatics, martial arts, live music and extraordinary stage engineering. Here’s my firsthand review, what stood out, and what to know before you go.
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas: My Review & What to Know Read More »
Shows/Theater/Performances, US Travel Adventures
I am afraid of heights, but I still flew face-down over Fremont Street on the SlotZilla Zoomline. Here’s what the experience was really like and what to know before you ride.
SlotZilla Zipline Las Vegas: My Fremont Street Zoomline Experience Read More »
Outdoor Adventures, US Travel AdventuresA firsthand guide to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport covering navigation, food, art, photography, connections and what to expect at CVG.
Tarmac Talk: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Read More »
Airports
Wondering which vacation photos to share on Instagram—and what to say about them? Learn how I choose images, create captions, use location tags and turn travel photographs into stories worth sharing.
How to Post Vacation Photos on Instagram Like a Pro Read More »
Photography, Travel Tips
I wasn’t snorkeling when I encountered sea turtles on Oahu. Watching several of them just offshore became one of my favorite Hawaii memories and inspired a future bucket-list goal.
Seeing Sea Turtles in Oahu: The Encounter That Landed on My Bucket List Read More »
Outdoor Adventures, US Travel Adventures
A firsthand guide to Chicago O’Hare International Airport covering Terminal 3, navigation, food, photography, connections and what to expect when flying through ORD.
Tarmac Talk: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Read More »
Airports
Learn how to photograph sweeping coastal landscapes with beginner-friendly tips for composition, depth, leading lines, horizon placement, smartphone panoramas and natural light.
Framing the Coastline: Beginner Tips for Capturing Stunning Panoramic Views Read More »
Photography
Learn how to use water, glass, fog and other natural barriers to create more atmospheric travel photos with intentional distortion, blur and visual depth.
Through the Curtain: Finding Beauty in Distorted Views Read More »
Photography
Save time and reduce travel-day stress with practical airport tips for check-in, security, gate changes, food, charging, delays and boarding.
Time-Saving Airport Tips for a Stress-Free Travel Day Read More »
Travel Tips
Learn how changing your height, angle and distance can transform an ordinary subject. These beginner perspective photography tips cover reflections, creative composition and smartphone techniques.
Reflecting on Perspective: Finding the Unexpected Through the Lens Read More »
Photography
I visited the Grand Canyon often while living in Flagstaff, but I still dream of returning for a deeper experience below the rim and an eventual stay at Phantom Ranch.
Grand Canyon Revisited: Why I Still Want to Experience It Below the Rim Read More »
Hiking & Nature, Outdoor Adventures, US Travel Adventures