Carpinteria – Hidden Gem on Central California Coast
Where and what is Carpinteria? Carpinteria is on the Central Coast of California, about 11 miles south of Santa Barbara and 85 miles north of Los Angeles. Carpinteria is a small…
The Coolest Attraction and Lodging at Each California Zephyr Stop
Recently, I was pondering taking another trip on the scenic Amtrak California Zephyr at a different time of year. (Click here to read my review of the trip I took in…
What’s it like visiting Elvis’s Graceland in Memphis?
On a recent visit to Memphis, Tennessee, I couldn’t resist stopping by Elvis Presley’s Graceland home for a visit. My mom was a huge Elvis fan, and his music always played…
Amtrak California Zephyr Train Route Map
Here is a list and a map of the California Zephyr’s station stops. This list shows the Eastbound route from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL.
Cool Las Vegas Sights
Las Vegas is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. Even if you’ve been there in the past few years chances are you’re not aware of all of the latest best things! I…
Encore Hotel Las Vegas Review – Is it any good?
The Encore Hotel is the sister hotel of the Wynn Hotel, and shows up near the top of ranked Vegas Hotels. I checked it out on a recent trip to get…
Is Caesars Palace still cool?
Caesars Place Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 1966, the same year I was born! When I was about 5 years old my family took a road trip there and stayed…
Princess Diana Exhibit Las Vegas: Honest Review by a Lifelong Fan
When Princess Diana got married in the “wedding of the century” I was about 14, and my friends and I stayed up all night to watch! It was a wedding we’d…
2 Perfect Days in Savannah – Prepare to be Charmed!
A quick internet search brings up these words to describe Savannah, Georgia: To me it is the definition of Charming! I can’t think of another place where I’ve felt so gol-darned…
An Overnight Layover in Chicago
Due to a last minute change in plans I found myself with about 16 hours in Chicago between arriving on the California Zephyr Train and flying to Washington DC. I knew…
What’s it like visiting Washington DC solo?
As an American, Washington DC was always on “the bucket list” of places I should take my kids. Somehow that hasn’t happened. Now they are older, living their own busy lives,…
Amtrak California Zephyr Review: Is this 52 hour train ride worth it?
The Amtrak California Zephyr train ride is on the bucket list for many of us! It is a 52 hour ride from Emeryville, California to Chicago, Illinois. It is often called…