If I had to pick only one of several beautiful cities in Italy, I think it would have to be Assisi. There is truly something mythical and magical about Assisi. Whether visiting the Basilica di San Francesco or simply admiring … Read More

Although you would probably not recognize this beach on a weekend — thousands of people here — it is an entirely different scene on a week day. Fortaleza is where I was born and raised. Although I have now lived … Read More

— We finally returned to Glacier National Park, and this time we spent two full weeks there. Glacier has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and we were able to hike about 10% of those in this unforgettable visit. Besides … Read More

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This is an LCRA (Lower Colorado River … Read More

— Our vacation in 2010 took us back to New Mexico. Since we were in Taos for a few days, we decided to take advantage of a side trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a national historic landmark. … Read More

This is one of those popular places in Fortaleza on weekends. It is about 45 minutes from downtown and very near the beaches of Cumbuco, Icaraí and Barra do Cauípe. It can sometimes get noisy with music and motor boats, … Read More

Considered by many as the best swimming hole in Texas, Krause Springs is located in Spicewood, Texas, just about 30 minutes west of Austin, the state capital. There are 32 springs in this 115-acre property. Although it is listed in … Read More

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in northwest Texas, close to the New Mexico border and near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park offers excellent backcountry and backpacking opportunities (over 80 miles of hiking trails). McKittrick Canyon is … Read More

— This auto-drive trail is one of the best in the state. The 4.7-mile trip takes you up on Skyline Drive to enjoy the beauty of West Texas and its mountains. Hikers can also reach the summit of Skyline Drive … Read More