Travel

Ever since that trip to Eastern Europe, I have been fascinated with Slovenia.  The country isn’t very big and probably isn’t on the radar for many people when it comes to visiting Europe. I think part of my love for Slovenia has to do with where I grew up.  South Carolina isn’t a big...

Stampede R.The ski racks are gone and the roof-top bikes have returned to the area.  Mountain bikes seem to be everywhere on cars passing through Truckee.  The snow has melted below 7,000 feet.  It’s time to get out and ride.All the l...

This morning, I peeked out from the covers and croaked, "Where's the coffee?" to Mr. T who typically makes the Life Force on Sundays."It's in the beans" he replied back quickly and with such sincerity, I couldn't help but chuckle. (And then demand he h...

Woodward Tahoe, the “action sports” training facility located at Boreal Ski Resort, will celebrate their grand opening on June 9.  The event is free and open to the public from noon to 5:00pm.  Top athletes in various sports will be there...

Back from paddling the Grand Canyon.  It was AWESOME!!!  I loved the BIG, FUN, WHITEWATER!!!We haven't sorted through all of our photos and videos from the trip but here is one that a hiker took while we were running Granite. Photo by Mike Wa...

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Special occasions are really the weighty bargaining chip to living abroad.  This weekend, coincidentally several special people are celebrating their birthdays.  As if the recent influx of engagement parties, weddings and baby ...

By Kellie Edson Bodega Bay is one of my and my husband’s favorite day trips from Sacramento, and we try to get down there whenever we can manage it. (And with a husband who works for Amtrak, those trips have been harder to plan lately.) It helps that he went to Sonoma State and...

With the recent news of a potential US Airways and American Airlines merger, this would be the third major airline merger in the US in the last two years.  In 2010, Southwest Airlines and AirTran merged while in 2011, United Airlines and Continental joined together. What effect do airline mergers have on passengers? Many...

Boating season is here, so it’s time to start thinking about getting your boat in the water.  Nobody wants to spread aquatic invasive species into the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe.  Therefore, boaters will have to stop at one of the 5 road...