Recent content by ABQ2015

Yes, Alaskan Dream Cruises. Uncruise looks great but I was concerned that I was not physically fit enough for their activities. Alaskan Dream has kayaking and hikes but less strenuous. Also I am interested in Native American culture and we visit a couple of villages with Native American and...

Slightly embarrassed to say that I am finally ramping up my travel since retiring in late 2017. The pandemic followed by the huge surge in travel impacted my plans so I mostly stuck to road trips of national parks and music festivals. In two weeks I travel solo to London and Paris, first trip...

I found historic Charleston and Savannah, GA to be safe as long as I stayed in a good location within the historic district. There were lots of residents and tourists walking around during the day and at night. The second time I visited Savannah, I stayed in a hotel near the edge of the historic...

I love the Oregon Coast, especially the Central Coast from about Florence to Manzanita, although there are more attractions and history near Astoria. Enjoyed a trip to the San Juan Islands many years ago. The ferry ride over and kayaking were fun. Unfortunately have not seen much else in...

I used to drink 1-2 cups of nonfat milk a day. My favorite local brand, which could be hard to find, had nonfat milk that tasted like 1%. None of my friends or relatives drink milk on a regular basis. Now I have to watch my carbs so am eating more plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese and...

That was similar to my Maine encounter with a moose. The guy in front of me was driving at least 10 miles below the speed limit on a dark, curvy road. When I finally found a spot to pass, I hit on the gas and then a moose appears. I hit the brakes and went back into the right lane and followed...

The Bear Lake area is beautiful anyway and to see moose there too is just incredible. The only moose I have seen besides one in Maine was also at RMNP. A single bull at Lily Lake along Hwy 7 but it was on the other side of the lake and mostly obscured by vegetation. The second sighting that...

My first cruise is scheduled for July, a small 49 passenger expedition cruise to the Alaska Inside Passage including Glacier Bay. I spent a lot of time researching small cruise lines, reviews, best times to go, prices, etc. Cruise Critic and Tripadvisor were very helpful. There were several...

On another recent luggage thread, audreyh1 posted a link to mypilotstore.com where Travelpro Flight Crew 2 wheel luggage, 21" and 24", are currently listed at $179 and $205 respectively. This is an aviation/flight crew store so do not know if these are available to the general public. I had just...

Oakhurst is 30 minutes south of the Wawona park entrance and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Many of more popular attractions and hikes are further north in or near Yosemite Valley, especially since the higher elevation areas of the park may not be open yet at the time of your visit. The...

If it is safe these days, I would recommend a guided walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in New Orleans. I took the tour 20 years ago and found it very interesting with lots of history. Marie Laveau is also buried there.

Palo Duro State Park has some nice canyons and is just 30 minutes south of Amarillo near Canyon, TX. The outdoor musical "epic drama", TEXAS, is presented in the summer in the park amphitheater (I have not been to it). Tucumcari, NM has a stretch of old Route 66 hotels, some in decent...

I like to stay at the La Posada Hotel in Winslow AZ which might be a good stopping point. It was built in 1930 and designed by Mary Jane Coulter who designed or had a part in several of the Fred Harvey hotels and Grand Canyon buildings: Bright Angel Lodge, Phantom Ranch, The Watchtower, Hopi...

I wear a mask to concerts, the theater, or movies and to doctor's appointments but generally not to big box stores or restaurants. But I almost always shop or dine at off times. This week, I am going on a road trip to several mountain resort areas so have been wearing my mask while shopping as...

I have never been to Tulsa but I always check out the Frommers travel site for suggestions before traveling to a new city. I have heard that Tulsa is known for their cultural attractions.