Author Archives: David Cross

Ready, Set, Roam: Launch Your Digital Nomad Journey in 7 Easy Steps

Posted on November 7, 2023 by David Cross

Another guest author this week in advance of some upcoming international travel! Image via Freepik The idea of becoming a digital nomad has taken the world by storm. With the advent of the internet and remote work, the globe has … Continue reading →

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Embarking on a Pet-Inclusive Adventure: Guidelines for a Smooth Trip

Posted on October 29, 2023 by David Cross

This week I have a guest author joining us for a topic that some people have asked about recently. Image: Freepik Setting off on a journey with a cherished animal companion can be incredibly rewarding, yet it’s not without its … Continue reading →

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A Double Jab – Time to get Updated Everyone

Posted on October 7, 2023 by David Cross

It has been almost a year since my last vaccine so I decided that it was in the best interest of myself and my family with the upcoming travel, risk of flu and the latest COVID wave, to get a … Continue reading →

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Northern Hood Canal

Posted on September 3, 2023 by David Cross

This summer, we decided to return to the Washington State Hood Canal areas and explore some of the northern areas to see if the experience would be any different. Of course, I went running, but you really need to go … Continue reading →

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Seattle Polo Party

Posted on August 13, 2023 by David Cross

I know it is local to WA state, but we had to travel over 1 hour to attend and check out this event. That counts for the travel blog right? 🙂 We were invited as VIPs to attend and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Fishing in Canada

Posted on August 6, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to check out a different part of British Columbia known as the Fraser River Valley. It is very relaxed and scenic with all kinds of wildlife to enjoy it with you. We chose to stay at the Fraser … Continue reading →

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Checking out Vancouver Canada

Posted on July 31, 2023 by David Cross

Since the world is continuing to open up, we decided to head North from Seattle and check out Vancouver again! It is a gorgeous and relaxing drive from Seattle up the I-5 freeway, but the border crossing waits can be … Continue reading →

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Bastille Day in Paris

Posted on July 14, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to tour Paris on Bastille Day by bike today. So many sites are best seen by walking or biking and not by bus. Some of the best shots are taken from the bike trails along the Seine. The … Continue reading →

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Chateau Gaillard

Posted on July 13, 2023 by David Cross

Does anyone know what this Chateau is famous for? We went back and stopped in Les Andelys today to take a morning hike. Some may know it best since it was the first expedition in balloon from France to England. … Continue reading →

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A French Downtown Abbey

Posted on July 13, 2023 by David Cross

We had some free time when we were in Rouen France so we decided to venture out into the countryside and check out some of the historical palaces throughout the country. We visited Chateau Bonnemare which could be found hiding … Continue reading →

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