During my visit to Alaska last summer, I had such high hopes to see the bears fishing during the salmon run, which occurs every year between June and August.

Travel Tips, Activities, DestinationsDonna RigginsMarch 6, 2017Alaska, Anchorage, Alyeska Resort, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Bear Viewing, Salmon Run, Summer in Alaska, Wildlife, Things to do in Alaska, Budget Friendly Travel, Travel, North America Comment

Alaska Trip: Aialik Glacier Kayaking Tour

Sea kayaking to a glacier was one of the activities that I was most excited about on this trip (see where we stayed here). I met up with my sister in Alaska last August, around the time that Orcas and Humpback whales are often spotted, so I was eager to find an activity that grouped a whale watching tour with a glacier tour.

Activities, DestinationsDonna RigginsFebruary 25, 2017Things to do in Alaska, Best Alaska Tours, Alaska Trips, Alaska Resorts, Alaska Excursions, Glacier Tours, Sea Kayaking, Aialik Glacier, Seward, Denali National Park, Glacier Cruises, Alyeska, North America, Alaska, United States Comment

Where to stay in Alaska: Alyeska Resort

When my sister invited me to meet her in Alaska last summer, where she often goes for work, I jumped at the opportunity and immediately booked my plane ticket. Our timing was perfect for whale watching, seeing the bears out during the salmon run, and enjoying Alaska without the subzero temperatures.

Seattle Weekend Getaway and Food Tour

Last month, we spontaneously met our friends in Seattle for a weekend getaway. We basically had one full day to explore, so we did our best to hit all of the highlights. Our foodie friends also ensured we were very well fed.

When in Rome...

Rome may not have been built in a day, but you can certainly walk it in one. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Where to stay in Positano

Positano is a very popular destination in the summer and hotels book up quickly. One thing I love about the area is that there a such a variety of accommodations, each with their own unique style and take on Italian design.

Destinations, Travel Tips, HotelsDonna RigginsJanuary 29, 2017Positano, ItalyWhere to stay in Positano, Hotels in Positano, Bed and Breakfast, Italy, Positano, Best views in Positano, Sea View, City View, Best hotels in Positano, Amalfi Coast Hotels Comment

Capri Island Tour

On our last day in Positano, we woke early to join Cassiopea Positano for a small group boat tour to Capri. The tour included round trip transfer to Capri, stops at several grottos for swimming and photo ops by the mystical Fariglioni rock formations, and free time to explore the island.

Travel Tips, Activities, DestinationsDonna RigginsJanuary 26, 2017Capri, ItalyEurope, Italy, How to get to Capri, Day trip to Capri, Things to do in Italy, Positano, Capri, boat, Mediterranean, Naples, Rome, Where to go in ItalyComment

Positano is for Pizza Lovers

The next morning, Dan and I woke early to the sun rising over Positano. Feeling refreshed after the previous travel day, we were ready to relax in Positano.

Destinations, Travel Tips, DiningDonna RigginsJanuary 19, 2017Positano, ItalyAmalfi Coast, Vacation, Pizza, Europe, Romantic Getaway, Italy, Beach, Positano, NaplesComment

The Amalfi Coast and How to Get There

Make no mistake, if you are looking for an adventure just try to find your way to the Amalfi coast.

Destinations, Travel TipsDonna RigginsJanuary 18, 2017Amalfi Coast, ItalySea, Europe, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Mediterranean, Coast, Bed and Breakfast, Italy, Hotels, Train Travel, Bus Travel, Circumvesuviana, SorrentoComment

Best of Tuscany Tour

Visiting Italy for the first time was such a dream come true. The entire country is so beautiful and the people are full of passion and zest for life.

It was nearly impossible to pick only a few cities to visit it on our trip especially when there is so much to see in each destination.

Falling for Florence

Our next destination, Florence, is now one my favorite cities to visit in Europe.

Travel Tips, DestinationsDonna RigginsJanuary 8, 2017Pisa, Italy, Tuscany, Europe, The David, Trenitalia, Florence, Firenze, Michelangelo, RailEuropeComment

Paris Museum Highlights

On our final morning in Paris, we checked out of our charming Airbnb apartment and took the Metro to the Musee de l'Orangerie to see arguably Monet's greatest work "The Water Lilies."

Destinations, Activities, Travel TipsDonna RigginsJanuary 7, 2017Paris, FranceParis, Europe, France, Museum, Art, Monet, Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Orly, Water LiliesComment

Paris Walking Tour

The regret of having to leave London so soon was abated by the excitement of catching a flight to Paris for the first time!

Destinations, Travel TipsDonna RigginsJanuary 6, 2017Paris, FranceEiffel Tower, Tour Eiffel, Paris, France, Sightseeing, Museum, D'Orsay, Monet, Impressionist, Notre Dame, Love Lock Bridge, EuropeComment

London: The Royal Tour

Two days is definitely not enough in London, but it was the perfect sampling of this classy, iconic city. I fell in love with the style, class, history, and prestige evident in every corner that I saw of this beautiful place. On our second and final day...

Destinations, Travel TipsDonna RigginsDecember 31, 2016London, United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom, Europe, Eurotrip, Royals, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Travel, Hyde Park, Tourist, KensingtonComment

London: A haunted tower, a Wicked show, and a midnight stroll

Destinations, ActivitiesDonna RigginsDecember 31, 2016London, United KingdomTheatre, Tower of London, Wicked, Tower Bridge, British Airways, Buckingham Palace, Europe, Eurotrip, London, Heathrow Comment

12 Steps for Multi-Destination Travel Planning

Planning my first trip to Europe was terribly overwhelming. There were so many places I wanted to see and I only had a limited number of vacation days to work with. By the time we had boarded the plane, though, I had fallen in love with the entire process...